May 12, 2016
Donor of the Year: Chesapeake Utilities
We continue to highlight the seven groups and individuals that were honored at last month’s annual dinner! Without the support of Chesapeake Utilities, the Food Bank of Delaware would not be able to provide a Thanksgiving dinner for thousands of Delaware families. Over the past five years, Chesapeake has donated $98,500 to the Food Bank…
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Sunset cruises to benefit The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford Branch
Starting Friday May 20, the Food Bank of Delaware will partner with Captain’s Lady Charters out of Bowers Beach to offer sunset cruises of the Delaware Bay to the general public. The cruises will take place from 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. on the following dates: Friday, May 20 Friday, June 24 Friday, July 29…
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May 11, 2016
Supporter of the Year: Montchanin Design
We continue to highlight the seven groups and individuals that were honored at last month’s annual dinner! When the Food Bank of Delaware began pursuing options to relocate its Newark facility, Michael Looney and from Montchanin Design stepped up to offer his architectural services on a pro-bono basis, donating more than 220 hours of professional…
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May 9, 2016
CANgineering winners announced
Last month, twenty-three CANgineering teams competed to create Delaware’s best structure out of food items. Seven of these teams were crowned winners of the 2016 competition! A castle, airplane, truck, piggy bank and other structures were among the winners. Thanks to the efforts of our competitors, 69,811 pounds of food were collected! In an effort to help stock our…
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May 3, 2016
Volunteer of the Year: Becky Varlas
On April 21 we honored our top supporters of the year! Over the next several days we will highlight each of their contributions to our mission! Becky Varlas has been a dedicated volunteer for the past two years and has donated more than 275 hours. She plays an important role in the Food Bank of…
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May 2, 2016
Food Donor of the Year: Chiquita
On April 21 we honored our top supporters of the year! Over the next several days we will highlight each of their contributions to our mission! Providing fresh produce to Delawareans in need is important to our hunger-relief efforts. Without the generosity of supporters like Chiquita, we would not be able to do this. In…
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April 27, 2016
Volunteer of the Year: Phil Williamson
Over the next several days, we will be highlighting our 2016 honorees of the year! In 2014, Phil started volunteering as part of his Walgreens team. After retirement, he decided to continue his commitment to the Food Bank. Phil Williamson might be one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s newest individual volunteers, but he is…
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April 26, 2016
LINNE Industries donates solar-powered pond aeration system to Food Bank of Delaware
Thanks to a generous donation from LINNE Industries, the pond adjacent to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford branch will be healthier and much more visually appealing, rather than over grown with algae. Earlier this month, LINNE Industries, the Newark-based manufacturer of the patented PondHawk® Solar Pond Aeration System, installed the system in the retention…
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April 25, 2016
Advocate of the Year: Paula Angelucci
Over the next several days, we will spotlight our 2016 honorees of the year! Paula Angelucci has worked tirelessly to improve the health and nutrition of Delaware’s school children for close to 30 years. She has been a staunch advocate for increasing access to school breakfast, and her district was among the first in Delaware…
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April 22, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware honors outstanding supporters at annual dinner
Last night the Food Bank of Delaware honored seven supporters who have played a critical role in the organization’s efforts to alleviate hunger in Delaware this year. This year’s honorees include: Volunteer of the Year – Phil Williamson: Phil first started volunteering with Walgreen’s team, and after he retired he continued his commitment to the…
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