December 23, 2022
New program supports postpartum moms, offers safe space
Thanks to funding through a Delaware Fund for Women grant, Food Bank of Delaware’s Nutrition Educators Alisha Beckford and Chong Yi launched a pilot program in October providing nutritional support and a safe space for WIC recipients dealing with postpartum challenges. Although the program is for WIC eligible families, not everyone attending is on WIC…
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December 14, 2022
FBD partnering with Tutor Time
By Jaime Sherman, MS, LDN Community Nutrition Educator – SNAP Ed Community Nutrition Educators at the Food Bank of Delaware are conducting The Healthy Childhood Project (HCP) curriculum at Tutor Time Childcare in Newark. In addition to this series of classes, the Center Director at Tutor Time reached out in hopes of returning to their…
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November 23, 2022
‘There’s no stigma here.’: Hungry kids appreciate Backpack meals
When heavy morning fog delays the start of school, for some kids it’s time for a little celebration. For others, though, it means a no-breakfast and an empty-belly kind of day. Crystal Thompkins, school counselor, at Towne Point Elementary School in Dover, knows what to expect when kids face a two-delay delay in their routine….
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June 9, 2022
June is National Dairy Month
By Jenna White, Penn State Dietetic Intern June is National Dairy Month, a month celebrating the dairy farmers of America and dairy’s positive impact on our health and economy. Raise a glass (of milk) in a toast to our nation’s dedicated dairy farmers! History National Dairy Month started out as “National Milk Month” in 1937….
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March 29, 2022
Carrots are FUN and delicious thanks to the Healthy Childhood Project
Getting kids to try new foods, especially vegetables, can be a challenge. But, thankfully, the Food Bank of Delaware’s nutrition team is making fruits and vegetables fun thanks to the Healthy Childhood Project! This curriculum is made up of 13 modules and is based upon Harvest for Healthy Kids, a nutrition program designed to promote…
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