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…
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July 15, 2016
Kid C.H.E.F. at North Lake Village
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern Learning about fruits and vegetables may sound boring, but the kids in the latest Kid C.H.E.F. (Cooking Healthy, Easy Foods) class at North Lake Village…
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June 2, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware launches “Produce Prescription” partnership with Delaware Pediatrics
Thanks to a three-year $225,000 multi-program grant from Giant Food’s Our Family Foundation, the Food Bank of Delaware and Delaware Pediatrics formally launched their new “Produce Prescription” partnership yesterday afternoon….
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May 24, 2016
SNAP-ed offers Cooking Matters for Teens classes
Thanks to a partnership with the Food Bank of South Jersey and Share Our Strength, the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Education team is now offering a six-week class series…
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May 10, 2016
It’s never too early to start healthy eating habits
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Sarah Woods, one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s WIC Food Demonstration Specialists, spoke to a standing-room-only crowd during last month’s parent meeting for the…
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April 28, 2016
LANA’s lessons teach kids healthy eating choices
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator What better photo op than a class of 3-year-olds popping pieces of colorful red and yellow peppers into their mouths AND enjoying the taste? These…
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March 15, 2016
National CACFP Week
It’s National CACFP Week! Wondering what CACFP stands for? It’s the Child and Adult Care Food Program. We are proud to serve as a sponsor for this important USDA-funded/Delaware Department of…
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January 21, 2016
The ABC’s of the Food Bank of Delaware
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator A. . . Apples, of course. B. . . Backpacks, nearly 6,000 every week. C. . . Culinary School. It’s our workforce development program. D….
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December 23, 2015
2015 Year in Review
It doesn’t seem too long ago that we were putting together our 2014 Year in Review. The year has certainly flown by, and we are proud to say that we’ve…
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August 27, 2015
A quick guide to food product dating
By Rosemena Dalmace, Summer Community Nutrition Educator When grocery shopping, have you ever noticed the dates that are stamped on the package of foods you purchase? Beside the date, it…
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