December 9, 2015
November in review
We wrapped up a great November here at the Food Bank of Delaware! We are hoping to finish 2015 off strong – all thanks to our community’s support!
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November 24, 2015
Trinity Logistics teams up to bring hope to the Thanksgiving table
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator About 250 Western Sussex County families will enjoy a hearty Thanksgiving meal, thanks to the hard work and generosity of the Trinity Logistics team in Seaford. On Saturday morning, qualifying recipients received a 15-pound box of holiday side dishes, a frozen Perdue roaster (donated by Perdue!) and a bunch of…
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November 19, 2015
Donor Spotlight: Whiting and Wilson families
By Caitlin Custer, Donor Outreach Coordinator When Donna Whiting and her family moved to Wood Creek several years ago, they had no idea that their new neighborhood would come with a new family tradition. Shortly after they settled in, a newsletter arrived at their home. It contained articles and information about their new community –…
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November 17, 2015
Bank of America donates $75,000; hosts Thanksgiving mobile pantry
On Friday we joined forces with the team from Bank of America and Westside Family Healthcare to hold a Thanksgiving mobile pantry outside Westside’s facility on E. 16th Street in Wilmington! The day started with remarks from our President and CEO Patricia Beebe, Chip Rossi, Delaware Market President for Bank of America, U.S. Senator Chris…
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November 10, 2015
Chesapeake Utilities donates $26,500; crews build 1,000 Thanksgiving boxes
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator When we say Thanksgiving for All, that’s what we mean. All. The behind-the-scenes work to make that happen is something to behold; many helping hands pitch in by packing, sorting, stocking, transporting . . . these volunteers make Santa’s elves look somewhat amateurish. On Monday, a crew of about 35…
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October 28, 2015
Lake Forest students support the Food Bank and community
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Students at Lake Forest High School have been long-time and dedicated supporters of the Food Bank of Delaware. Their successful food drives stock not only the food closet at the high school, but also on at Lake Forest Central Elementary School across the street. Student-led drives also contribute to the…
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October 20, 2015
DuPont Crop Protection goes apple picking for hungry Delawareans
Last Wednesday, I met a group of enthusiastic DuPonters at Milburn Orchards in Elkton, MD. The outing, organized by Shawn Teaney, a member of DuPont’s Crop Protection team, provided a team-building opportunity for the Crop Protection’s leadership team. When Shawn emailed me a month ago about DuPont’s intention to go to Milburn Orchards for an…
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Food Bank of Delaware Helps Feed More Community Members in Need Thanks to $23,500 Grant from BJ’s Charitable Foundation
The Food Bank of Delaware has been awarded a $23,500 grant from BJ’s Charitable Foundation to support agency capacity building and provide more meals for the more than 122,000 food insecure Delawareans. After helping to expand capacity in 2014 for more than 400 feeding pantries and programs that resulted in over 10 million more pounds…
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Food Bank of Delaware tees off for outdoor fun
The peaceful sound of a golf ball clattering against a 9-iron echoed victory across the fairway of Fieldstone Golf Club in Greenville on Monday, September 14. Monday’s skies were crystal clear blue – you couldn’t ask for a better day on the links. Nineteen foursomes set out to enjoy a beautiful day outdoors, testing their…
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Bayshore Move For Hunger truck hits the road
Have you seen Bayshore Transportation’s and Bayshore’s Sister Company, ShoreView Moving & Storage, Move For Hunger vehicle on the road? It’s a special one, and it’s used to show that the Bayshore team is committed to a community free of hunger! The Newark, Delaware relocation company (located right in our industrial park!) wrapped one of its box trucks with a…
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