February 2, 2015
Partner Spotlight: Backpack Program at Philip C. Showell Elementary
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Each Friday, 61 students at Philip C. Showell Elementary School in Selbyville receive a bag of shelf-stable food for the weekend. These students participate in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Program, and according to Cheryl Carey, school counselor, gratefully and happily so. Here’s how it works: Based on financial…
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January 30, 2015
Bank of America and Food Bank of Delaware Unveil Brand New Community Nutrition and Education Vehicle
Bank of America and the Food Bank of Delaware unveiled a brand new Community Nutrition and Education vehicle this morning at an event outside Bank of America’s downtown Bracebridge complex. In addition to unveiling the truck, Bank of America presented the Food Bank with a $75,000 to help support day-to-day operations of the truck. This…
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January 26, 2015
Partner Spotlight: Backpack Program at Gallaher Elementary
By Kim Turner, Communications Director Last year we distributed more than 129,000 bags of weekend food through our Backpack Program, a meal program for children who are at risk of going without meals on the weekends and during school holidays. We are already on pace to exceed that number. For children at 136 participating schools,…
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January 14, 2015
Take control of your credit with $tand By Me
By Ashley Michini, $tand By Me Financial Coach It’s never too late to take control of your financial situation. Money can be stressful, but you have the power to take small steps that will make a big difference when it comes to your day-to-day finances. Here’s a tip for building a solid personal finance foundation:…
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