January 21, 2016
The ABC’s of the Food Bank of Delaware
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator A. . . Apples, of course. B. . . Backpacks, nearly 6,000 every week. C. . . Culinary School. It’s our workforce development program. D. . . Daily hunger. A problem for 122,000+ Delawareans E. . . Expiration dates. We check them, and recheck. F. . . Food safety. We…
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December 23, 2015
2015 Year in Review
It doesn’t seem too long ago that we were putting together our 2014 Year in Review. The year has certainly flown by, and we are proud to say that we’ve had another successful year filled with accomplishments to help meet the needs of Delawareans at risk of hunger. While we would have liked to close…
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December 17, 2015
Harry K Foundation and Perdue Farms Sponsor Christmas Meal Box Distribution
The holiday season of giving started a bit early at the Milford branch of the Food Bank of Delaware today as representatives from 21 community organizations and school-based food pantries picked up boxes of holiday staples sponsored by the Harry K Foundation and roaster chickens provided by Perdue Farms to distribute to families in need….
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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 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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November 2, 2015
Sign up for expanded volunteer hours at the Milford Branch
The Food Bank of Delaware relies heavily on the generosity and helping hands of the community, and that’s every single day. Every day. Not just for holidays or when the weather’s bad. We’ve added evening and weekend hours at the Milford Branch to encourage more people, including youth groups, to lend a hand. We’re here…
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October 20, 2015
Volunteering at the Food Bank of Delaware
How many meals do you eat a day? Is that seven days a week? Most days, don’t you have a snack, or two? So, if you answers are three, yes, and of course, then you’re not living with food insecurity. Count yourself as fortunate! When I tell people I work at the Food Bank of…
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August 25, 2015
A look back on my summer internship
By Chris Willis, Communications Intern As school approaches for me, I would like to say a few words on my time as an intern here at the Food Bank of Delaware. I’m grateful to have the opportunity to return to a place that is close in my heart. The Food Bank has always been a…
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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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