October 24, 2016
Halloween Blue Jean Ball rocked new warehouse
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator If you missed The Food Bank of Delaware’s Blue Jean Ball on Saturday night, sorry ‘bout your luck! It was more than a good time:…
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October 20, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware breaks ground on new headquarters at 222 Lake Drive in Newark
More than 150 community dignitaries and supporters gathered this morning at 222 Lake Drive in Newark to officially break ground on the Food Bank of Delaware’s $10.5 million construction retrofit…
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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…
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September 23, 2016
Backpack Program provides weekend fuel for Delaware kids
September is almost over, and the 2016-2017 school year is in full swing. This means the Backpack Program at the Food Bank of Delaware has begun! Right now more than…
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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…
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August 31, 2016
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Kicks Off Fourth Annual Summer Cares Program with the Food Bank of Delaware
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) (“Chesapeake”) announced its fourth annual Chesapeake Summer Cares Volunteer Program with more than 100 Delmarva employees and family members donating their time and energy at…
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August 12, 2016
A reflection on our impact
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator At the Food Bank of Delaware, like all businesses and agencies, we almost live and die by the numbers: how many tons of food, how…
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August 4, 2016
Rain or Shine, Our Summer Meals Program Still Delivers
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern Storm clouds and muggy weather caused a small turnout at Wilton Park on Monday, but that didn’t change how appreciative the two young girls who…
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August 1, 2016
Libraries’ summer outreach offers lunch, learning and more for kids
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Libraries have evolved into community centers. Yes, they are still a place to find books and magazines, but thanks to supportive directors, some libraries offer…
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July 22, 2016
Kent County seniors benefit from voucher pilot program, hope it continues
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator There’s nothing like fresh fruits and vegetables to brighten up humdrum meals, and also for taste and nutritional benefits. For seniors living at the poverty…
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