September 19, 2016
Dinner in the Orchard: A 5-star experience
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator We could not have orchestrated a better evening for Dinner in the Orchard. The perfect weather, setting, and meal were complemented by a full Harvest Moon rising over T.S. Smith & Sons’ orchard near Bridgeville. The sold-out event was a benefit for the Food Bank of Delaware which serves the…
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September 15, 2016
Captain’s Lady Sunset Cruise series a success
James Taylor once said, “Being on a boat that’s moving through the water, it’s so clear. Everything falls into place in terms of what’s important and what’s not.” On four Friday evenings throughout this past summer, the Food Bank of Delaware helped to make things clear for some supporters in Kent County. Earlier this summer,…
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September 7, 2016
Summer program allows students to explore the vast culinary world close to home
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Seven students, ranging in age from 17-21, had an opportunity to visit the world of commercial food sourcing and preparation through the Culinary Career Exploration Summer Program (CCESP). The program started July 5 and finished on Aug. 25; it was funded by Pre-Employment Transition Services through the state Department of…
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September 1, 2016
Culinary School Spotlight: Marret McLaughlin
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Marret McLaughlin truly values the opportunity to attend The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. The Lewes resident is part of the Delaware WONDER class now in session at the Milford Branch. Delaware WONDER is a pilot to provide SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps) employment…
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August 31, 2016
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Kicks Off Fourth Annual Summer Cares Program with the Food Bank of Delaware
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) (“Chesapeake”) announced its fourth annual Chesapeake Summer Cares Volunteer Program with more than 100 Delmarva employees and family members donating their time and energy at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford facility. For three days in August, employees from Chesapeake Utilities, Eastern Shore Natural Gas, Sharp Energy and the corporate…
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August 23, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware to hold Dinner in the Orchard at T.S. Smith & Sons
The quiet, secluded, pastoral setting of an old-fashioned orchard sets the stage for Dinner in the Orchard, a benefit for the Food Bank of Delaware. The event, open to the public, is planned from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at T.S. Smith & Sons in Bridgeville. Dinner will take place under…
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June 29, 2016
Help wanted: Volunteers to assist feeding hungry local children this summer
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Are your kids bored already? Are you retired and looking for something do? Do you need community service hours? We can help you, and you can help us! The Food Bank of Delaware can use volunteers at the Milford Branch to help pack and sort food. We need volunteers every…
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