March 16, 2016
Culinary Spotlight: Rocky Brown
By: Lindsey Hargett, Communications Intern Rocky Brown was working in a shipping yard before he enrolled at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School. Leah Brown, the Food Bank’s Community Nutritionist and Rocky’s cousin, encouraged him to apply. At first he was worried about losing hours at his job at the time, but after getting…
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January 14, 2016
Culinary Partner Spotlight: Locale BBQ Post
Chef Dan Sheridan’s new venture, the Locale BBQ Post, is one of the newest players in the Wilmington dining scene. Located on the edge of Wilmington’s Little Italy neighborhood, the new barbecue joint is serving up both breakfast and lunch to rave reviews. Dan is no stranger to the restaurant industry; he’s been working in…
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October 20, 2015
Culinary Alumni Spotlight: Ernest Morris
By John Esposito, Communications Intern When we were children many of us had dreams of becoming firefighters, astronauts or the President of the United States. However, many of us never pursued our passions that were once strong enough to put a smile on anyone’s face when we talked about our dreams. What stopped us from…
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Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School to participate in Delaware Wine and Beer Festival
The Food Bank of Delaware is proud to be selected as the beneficiary of the Food Truck Challenge for Charity at this year’s Delaware Wine and Beer Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village in Dover. In additional to the opportunity to sample nearly 100 varieties of handcrafted beer,…
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August 20, 2015
Join us for Dinner in the Orchard on September 3
The quiet, secluded, pastoral setting of an old-fashioned orchard sets the stage for Dinner in the Orchard, a benefit for the Food Bank of Delaware. The event, open to the public, is planned from 5:30-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 3 at T.S. Smith & Sons in Bridgeville. Ticket holders will enjoy farm-fresh foods from Sussex…
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August 19, 2015
Volunteer Spotlight: Paul B.
By Chris Willis, Communications Intern There are many reasons why people give back to the community, and there are many worthy causes right here in the First State. Paul B. gives back to the community by volunteering at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Newark facility. He has volunteered at the Food Bank for the past…
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August 13, 2015
Culinary Student Spotlight: April Selby
By Chris Willis, Communications Intern The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware has been beneficial for many who have stepped through the doors of the kitchen. April Selby is evidence. Looking to expand her skills, April enrolled in The Culinary School at the urging of her daughter. April’s experience has been rewarding so…
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August 7, 2015
Kent County’s Bounty: Farm to Fork Dinner
The Food Bank of Delaware will benefit from a Farm-to-Fork Dinner hosted by the Kent County Farm Bureau. The evening starts at 6 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 with hors d’oeuvres and cocktails. Dinner will be served at 7 p.m. at the family-owned and operated dairy farm owned by the Knutsen family. The gourmet meal…
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July 28, 2015
Recap: Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day at the Delaware State Fair
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The annual Delaware State Fair is one of the state’s premier events, a celebration of our agricultural heritage, an entertainment venue, and for some, a dining destination. For the Food Bank of Delaware, the fair is also an opportunity to partner with Food Lion to collect donations for state residents…
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July 24, 2015
Top three myths about the Food Bank of Delaware
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Maybe we could do a better job communicating what the Food Bank of Delaware does and what we’re all about? I say this as a member of the communications team, and because I frequently encounter people who think we simply hand out food and that’s that. So I’m here to…
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