Delaware unites nutrition, healthcare to tackle chronic disease
In Delaware, a new vision for health is taking root — one that begins not in the doctor’s office, but at the dinner table. Through the statewide Food is Medicine…
Greenwood CHEER Center seniors learn practical tips for a healthier lifestyle
March is National Nutrition Month. A group of 16 seniors at the Greenwood CHEER Center are completely engaged in learning practical tips for making healthier lifestyle and food choices. They…
Research continues to link neighbors, culturally meaningful food
Because at least an estimated 11.2 percent of Delawareans have been identified as food insecure – exceeding the national average of 10.2 percent — the Food Bank of Delaware’s Nutrition…
Eat Smart Live Strong at the Harrington Senior Center
Learning can be fun at any age, especially when it’s all about healthy lifestyles and food! Healthy food choices and increased physical activity are goals for the Food Bank of…
Lt. Governor Bethany Hall-Long Announces the Purchase and Distribution of Care Infant Formula for Delaware Families
Delaware families with a child under the age of one are eligible to receive a free 28.2 oz canister of Care infant formula starting Feb. 2 Delaware Lt. Governor Bethany…
New program supports postpartum moms, offers safe space
Thanks to funding through a Delaware Fund for Women grant, Food Bank of Delaware’s Nutrition Educators Alisha Beckford and Chong Yi launched a pilot program in October providing nutritional support…
By Jaime Sherman, MS, LDN Community Nutrition Educator – SNAP Ed Community Nutrition Educators at the Food Bank of Delaware are conducting The Healthy Childhood Project (HCP) curriculum at Tutor…
‘There’s no stigma here.’: Hungry kids appreciate Backpack meals
When heavy morning fog delays the start of school, for some kids it’s time for a little celebration. For others, though, it means a no-breakfast and an empty-belly kind of…
By Jenna White, Penn State Dietetic Intern June is National Dairy Month, a month celebrating the dairy farmers of America and dairy’s positive impact on our health and economy. Raise…
Carrots are FUN and delicious thanks to the Healthy Childhood Project
Getting kids to try new foods, especially vegetables, can be a challenge. But, thankfully, the Food Bank of Delaware’s nutrition team is making fruits and vegetables fun thanks to the…
