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September 6, 2022

Help from the Food Bank is turning Dover man’s life around

On Monday morning, DW – not his real name – pulled into the parking lot at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Healthy Pantry Center in Milford. He was not the first car of the morning, nor would he be the last; the center serves between 40 and 50 families every day out of a small,…

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August 31, 2022

Eight students end the summer with new careers in warehousing/logistics

The accomplishments of the 13th graduating class of the Food Bank of Delaware’s L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program were celebrated this morning. The graduates are: Tanya Bridwell Jenell DeShields Jamie Masten Alaiyah Pipkins Justin Poore Tyler Roane Belinda Smith Robert Williams The class started in June, and students have spent the…

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August 29, 2022

Summer produce boxes help make ends meet, offer new tasty treats

Jessica’s a working mom, but for her — like many people — today’s inflationary economy has created a serious budget crunch. Sometimes her paycheck doesn’t stretch far enough to pay all the bills and cover cost of food for her household of eight: her mom and her six children ranging in age from 6 to…

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August 25, 2022

Summer CSA produce box helps family recover from COVID losses

The COVID-19 virus devastated Michelle’s family finances. While caring for her family –  her son came down with COVID first, then her mom, and then her boyfriend – she had to take off from work, but had no PTO benefits remaining. “I’m not back on track, and this has been since May. I’m really trying…

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August 17, 2022

Summer program offers learning opportunities for students and staff alike

At the Food Bank of Delaware, graduations are always a time for celebration, but today’s Summer Culinary Exploratory Celebration at our Milford branch was a jump-for-joy occasion. Literally! The program marked the culmination of a four-week program with graduation certificates as well as a luncheon for family members and job coaches. The graduates were: Matthew…

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August 16, 2022

Just what the doctor ordered: Food Bank of Delaware’s CSA box

It’s one thing to say “Make healthy food choices at the grocery store.” But there are many people who would love to buy healthy food, and quickly realize – as Newark resident Sara did: “It’s expensive to eat healthy.” Before the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sara spoke to her primary care provider at Westside…

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August 9, 2022

‘I go without eating to be sure the bills are paid.’

Before the COVID-19 pandemic, Vicki volunteered for the Food Bank of Delaware. Back then she also was able to make donations to our organization and encouraged co-workers to contribute as well. “When I got let go, I started needing them [the Food Bank], said the Newark-area resident. “Now, I do have some employment, but it’s…

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August 1, 2022

CSA fruits, vegetables help working mom stretch budget

Sticking to a budget is tough in today’s economy  – even for folks working full-time. Just ask Lisa! This Milford mom is grateful to have a job she enjoys, reliable transportation, and a home. It’s challenging, though, to buy healthy food for two teens when she has a limit of $300 for food every two…

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July 22, 2022

Home delivery service helps disabled widow’s family survive

Jessica, a 40-year-old resident, often struggles to deal with the challenges she continues to face, yet she is thankful for the box of food delivered to her door each week from the Food Bank of Delaware. Very thankful. This Ellendale resident has been a widow for five years; stomach cancer claimed her husband. She’s had…

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July 7, 2022

Twelve culinary graduates start the summer season with new employment

Cheers filled the room as friends, family members, community dignitaries, Food Bank team members and others joined to celebrate the accomplishments of 12 culinary graduates. This group of students joins more than 800 culinary alumni who have successfully completed the Food Bank of Delaware’s 14-week culinary training program. The gradutes include: Trina Chrisden Bendu Collins…

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Newark, DE 19702
Tel: (302) 292-1305 ext 232

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Milford Branch
1040 Mattlind Way
Milford, DE 19963
Tel: (302) 424-3301

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