June 9, 2015
Volunteers needed for children’s summer feeding program
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Summer time and living is easy? Maybe in song lyrics, but not for children who depend on free or reduced lunches during the school year. For those kids, summer can be very challenging. That’s where the Food Bank of Delaware’s Summer Food Service Program fills the gap. We serve free…
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April 20, 2015
Volunteer Spotlight: Pam Fletcher
By Lynda Pusey, Fund Development Specialist April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. We can’t do what we do without their support! While each and every volunteer is important to us, some have gone above and beyond! Pam Fletcher is one of those volunteers. Pam is a retired…
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April 17, 2015
Annual dinner showcases culinary students, thanks top supporters and friends
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator It goes without saying that the Food Bank of Delaware’s Annual Dinner is regarded as a special evening. The event is our opportunity to honor and thank those who support our mission. Thursday evening’s banquet at our Milford site exceeded any expectations. Tim Hunter, chef instructor, and his nine Culinary…
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April 8, 2015
Volunteers find rewards in lending a hand to the Food Bank of Delaware
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Here at the Food Bank of Delaware we have a special place in our heart for volunteers. After all, they help us fight hunger in Delaware every single day. Violet Sorden of Milford signed up to volunteer at our Milford site in February. She retired from the state Division of…
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February 9, 2015
Partner Spotlight: After-School Nutrition Program at Gauger Middle School’s 4-H Program
By Kim Turner, Communications Director Every weekday morning, a group of dedicated volunteers work alongside Food Bank of Delaware staff in both Newark and Milford to prepare healthy after-school meals. Volunteers spend each morning bagging sandwiches and other items and loading individual-sized milk cartons and fruit into coolers. A fleet of drivers deliver the meals and snacks to after-school programs…
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