February 10, 2017
New campus food pantry helps DelState students survive challenges
Since opening day in October, the Harry K Foundation-supported food pantry on the Delaware State University campus has been well received. Fifty students signed up to visit the pantry that day; in November, the pantry served 79 students. In total, since the pantry opened there were 178 unduplicated visits in the last months of 2016….
Read More
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”…
Read More
January 10, 2017
Financial Tips for the New Year
By Allison Russell, $tand By Me Financial Coach Now that we’re at the beginning of 2017, it’s a good time to set some financial goals and get started sooner rather than later. Here a few tips to help manage your finances and save more of your money. Set SMART goals. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-related. You can set…
Read More
January 9, 2017
Food Lion donation helps fuel kids
Thanks to a $10,000 donation from Food Lion through Feeding America, kids at Clayton Court Apartments won’t have to worry about being hungry after school. Clayton Court Apartments is the newest site to participate in our pilot after-school grab and go meal. Meal service began just before the holidays, and it’s already popular with both…
Read More
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…
Read More
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…
Read More
December 21, 2016
Backpack Program helps local mom and kids
Erin never imagined needing to access help in order to make ends meet. The single mom of five recently filed for divorce. Since March she’s been on her own with children ranging in ages from five months to 13 years. She filed a Protection From Abuse order from her husband. “He’s not supporting us and…
Read More
December 7, 2016
Chipman Middle School offers school food pantry services
W.T. Chipman Middle School is home to the newest Harry K Foundation sponsored food pantry; it opened late last week and served its first family yesterday. The school, situated in the heart of Harrington (Lake Forest School District), is home to 960 students in grades 6-8. The pantry itself is located in a small, brick…
Read More
December 1, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware Receives Grant from Red Nose Day to Support Children at Risk of Hunger
The Food Bank of Delaware announced today that it will use a $10,989.94 grant received from the Red Nose Day Fund to support children at risk of hunger through its Backpack Program. This latest contribution from Red Nose Day will impact 59 children in need in the First State. These children will receive weekend and holiday…
Read More
November 30, 2016
TD Charitable Foundation surprises Food Bank with $80,000 donation
What a surprise we received last Tuesday – just in time for Thanksgiving! Renee Roberts and Dave Hargadon from the TD Charitable Foundation dropped by the Food Bank with a special gift of $80,000! It’s not every day that a donor drops by with a surprise check for such a significant amount! Patricia Beebe, our…
Read More