September 29, 2022
Food Bank of Delaware breaks ground on new 67,000-square-foot facility in Milford
The Food Bank of Delaware officially broke ground this morning on a new 67,000-square-foot facility in Milford. The facility will replace the current 16,000-square-foot Milford branch on Mattlind Way. Thanks to an initial $365,000 donation from the Swank Family Foundation, the Food Bank of Delaware purchased 11.5 acres from the city of Milford in July…
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September 14, 2022
Perdue Jumpstarts Food Bank of Delaware Milford Capital Campaign with $250,000 Gift
In advance of the official groundbreaking of the Food Bank of Delaware’s new 67,000-square-foot Milford facility on Sept. 29, Perdue Farms jump started the Building Hope in Milford capital campaign this morning by presenting a $250,000 donation. The gift from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the company’s charitable giving arm, is part…
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May 27, 2021
Recipe for Success: Food Bank Culinary School training experience
Like many of the students who arrive at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Delaware Food Works Culinary School, Stephen Marinari found that the 14-week program exceeded any expectations he brought with him. After all, it was sort of a last-ditch effort. This Lewes-area resident had a successful and lucrative career in IT for more than…
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May 25, 2021
Swank Family Foundation donates $356,000 for Milford expansion project
The Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the Swank Family Foundation has donated $356,000 to support the expansion of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford branch. Last night, Milford City Council voted in favor for a conditional use and preliminary site plan approval, enabling the anti-hunger organization to purchase 11.5 acres of property in…
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May 1, 2020
Retiree finds rewards in giving back by volunteering at Food Bank
Bob Reilly is a familiar face at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford branch. He volunteers every Tuesday and Thursday, mostly assisting in the warehouse. But like most of our volunteers, this Bridgeville resident is willing to lend a hand helping complete whatever task is needed. On Thursday, he assisted in packing weekend meal boxes…
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August 13, 2019
Four celebrate graduation at Food Bank’s Milford Culinary School
Four members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the 25th class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility. The graduates were Jennifer Bradley, Vernon Davis, Shaquille Goode, and Samantha Winchell. All of these graduates passed their ServSafe® certification, and all found employment through…
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August 9, 2019
Culinary training jump starts fulfilling career for student
Like many of our students at The Culinary School, Seaford resident Vern Davis made the decision to improve his life, starting with a career change. It’s not that Davis didn’t have a job; his full-time job was just not fulfilling. “I always had a high passion for cooking,” says Davis. “My goal was to have…
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August 6, 2019
Healthy Pantry now open in Milford
Wanda, a disabled senior, was happy to learn about the Food Bank’s Healthy Pantry program now available at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford site. This Lincoln resident, who is disabled, is dealing with a cut in her SNAP (formerly known as food stamps) benefits. The Healthy Pantry program provides emergency food – not a…
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July 30, 2019
Food Bank of Delaware provides direct relief to the community through new Healthy Pantry Center
By Kate Grabowski, Communications Intern 12.2 percent of Delaware’s population are considered food insecure. To help meet demands for healthy food, the Food Bank of Delaware recently opened its new Healthy Pantry Center at the Newark headquarters. The Healthy Pantry Center is a mini grocery store within the Food Bank’s new facility at 222 Lake…
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July 19, 2019
Culinary School helps achieve dreams
For Dover resident Jen Bradley, attending the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford is a step toward fulfilling a lifelong dream. “I always wanted to be a chef. It’s my ultimate dream. Cooking is my passion,” she said. The Culinary School is a 14-week program for unemployed, under employed, ex-offenders, individuals with disabilities…
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