March 14, 2017
After-school snacks: Important piece of student nutrition
It’s National CACFP Week! What’s CACFP? CACFP stands for Child and Adult Care Food Program. It’s a program that’s federally-funded by the United States Department of Agriculture to provide meals…
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March 13, 2017
After-school meals and enrichment at New Knollwood Community Center
It’s National CACFP Week! What’s CACFP? CACFP stands for Child and Adult Care Food Program. It’s a program that’s federally-funded by the United States Department of Agriculture to provide healthy…
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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…
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February 15, 2017
Decades of commitment: Holy Cross continues mission to feed hungry
The food pantry at Holy Cross Catholic Church in Dover has been serving the community for years, so many years that coordinator Kathy Lessard has lost count, but she knows…
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February 14, 2017
Walmart Foundation and Food Bank of Delaware present Christian Storehouse with refrigerated van donation
Representatives from the Food Bank of Delaware and the Georgetown Walmart officially passed off the key to a brand-new refrigerated van to the Christian Storehouse at a special presentation this…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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