June 21, 2017
Food Bank of Delaware releases second edition of Breakfast First: A Statewide School Breakfast Report
The Food Bank of Delaware released the second edition of Breakfast First: A Statewide School Breakfast Report yesterday afternoon at Legislative Hall. Delaware senators and representatives were among the first to review the report. The second edition of the report focuses on House Bill 408, passed by the 148th Delaware General Assembly and signed into…
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June 5, 2017
A dollar? Careful shopping can yield nutritious, delicious meals
The Food Bank of Delaware tackles the problem of food insecurity in many ways, and one of them is offering support in financial literacy. In addition to providing weekend backpacks for hungry children and offering mobile pantries to impoverished neighborhoods, we provide help in securing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – formerly known as food…
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March 10, 2017
Vegan Chili Magic at Mom’s House in Dover
Unless you’re a hard-core vegan, a recipe for Vegan Chili, probably sounds, well, less than appetizing! And it might have had little appeal to the young moms and staff at Mom’s House in Dover. However, the Food Bank of Delaware’s WIC Education Specialist Sarah Woods worked her magic to rock the recipe. While simmering, the…
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March 8, 2017
Put Your Best Fork Forward – National Nutrition Month 2017
By Sarah Woods, BS, NDTR, WIC Education Specialist The slogan of March 2017 National Nutrition Month is “Put Your Best Fork Forward.” This phrase serves as a reminder that every bite counts, and even small changes in our diets can have a big impact over time. But for the 117,000+ Delawareans dealing with food insecurity,1…
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February 3, 2017
Produce Prescription program expands to Brandywine Pediatrics
The Food Bank of Delaware launched its Produce Prescription Program in June 2016 at Delaware Pediatrics thanks to a generous three-year grant from Giant Food’s Our Family Foundation. Since the launch, the program has expanded to include an additional pediatric clinic, Brandywine Pediatrics in North Wilmington. Thanks to the program, doctors are able to “prescribe”…
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January 4, 2017
Calling all SNAP-Ed Champions!
By Laura Sahd, RD, Community Nutritionist Are you already a SNAP-Ed Champion? Are you interested in becoming a SNAP-Ed Champion? Are you curious what makes someone a SNAP-Ed Champion? Read on! The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Evaluation Framework describes a SNAP-Ed Champion as a community member, participant, partner, or organizational leader who extends…
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December 22, 2016
2016 Year in Review
Can you believe it? 2016 is almost over! It’s been an exciting year of growth and change at the Food Bank of Delaware! We couldn’t do any of it without your support though! We are looking forward to BIG THINGS in 2017. January: We started the year off celebrating the accomplishments of eight graduates of…
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October 13, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware and Beebe Healthcare partner on Food “Prescription” Program
The Food Bank of Delaware and Beebe Healthcare officially announced their new Food “Prescription” Program partnership at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. Recent studies have indicated a strong connection between food insecurity and heightened occurrence of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. This pilot program seeks to utilize medical interventions to increase consumption of healthy foods…
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September 22, 2016
Families receive fresh foods thanks to Produce Prescription Program
It’s been more than four months since we officially launched our new Produce Prescription Program in partnership with Delaware Pediatrics. Generously funded by Giant Food’s Our Family Foundation, the new program provides patients who are at risk for food insecurity and diet-related health conditions with a “prescription” to receive fresh produce. Recent studies have indicated…
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July 28, 2016
How my outlook was changed by just one visit: The Edgemoor Revitalization Cooperative
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern As the cool, morning breeze brushed against my back, I swallowed my nerves and walked up to the door of the Edgemoor Revitalization Cooperative. I typically am very uncomfortable introducing myself to people and get a case of the nerves when meeting someone new, but as soon as Chris, one…
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