July 7, 2016
Volunteer Spotlight: Marco Gooding
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern With a great smile and an even greater attitude, it’s obvious that Marco Gooding is a wonderful fit in the Food Bank of Delaware volunteer room. Having been a volunteer since the beginning of January, he says that he initially came on the team for job training, but stayed not…
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July 6, 2016
Tie-dye = summer food and fun!
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator You know it’s officially summer when the Food Bank of Delaware’s Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) gets off to a great start in all three counties. The festive kick-offs, complete with fun, games, and of course, a meal, hop-scotched the state, starting in New Castle County at Dickey Park, then…
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June 30, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware commemorates $69,000 grant from Giant Food’s Our Family Foundation with Summer Fun Fair
The Food Bank of Delaware hosted a summer fun fair yesterday afternoon at Burton Village in Rehoboth Beach to help build awareness of the organization’s summer mobile meal sites. The mobile meal sites are in thanks to a generous $69,000 grant from the Giant Food’s Our Family Foundation. Burton Village is one of seven Food…
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June 29, 2016
Help wanted: Volunteers to assist feeding hungry local children this summer
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Are your kids bored already? Are you retired and looking for something do? Do you need community service hours? We can help you, and you can help us! The Food Bank of Delaware can use volunteers at the Milford Branch to help pack and sort food. We need volunteers every…
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June 28, 2016
Reaching out to Dover’s homeless population
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator On most days, the Food Bank of Delaware’s SNAP Outreach Coordinators might be at the library. Community libraries are a public place where these staff can meet with potential client, explain how to access SNAP benefits, and guide them through the application process. SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is…
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Partner Spotlight: Cedars Church of Christ
By Kim Turner, Communications Director The Cedars Church of Christ food pantry located in the Prices Corner area is run by Ed and Sue Maynard and a dedicated group of volunteers. It takes a lot of man power to make this successful pantry run. Ed and Sue are at the church five days a week,…
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June 27, 2016
Culinary School Spotlight: Terrence Kelly
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern With a smile so big it could touch both of his ears, Terrence Kelly possesses much enthusiasm about his enrollment in our culinary arts training program called The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. He heard about the program through EDSI, a program that assists individuals with the…
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June 23, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware’s New Summer DVR Culinary Career Exploration Program
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern The Food Bank of Delaware, known for its equal opportunity values, has once again proven that anybody is able to follow their dream with a little push. This summer, The Culinary School at the Milford Branch is happy to announce an 8-week culinary program for students ages 16-21 with disabilities….
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June 22, 2016
Culinary School Spotlight: Gerri Hynson
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern Through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program at Delaware’s Department of Social Services, Gerri learned about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. An aspiring business owner, Gerri is excited to use the information gained as a student in order to make her dreams come true. Typically, students who…
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June 21, 2016
Mobile pantry visit helps stock young families’ shelves
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Families connected to Primeros Pasos, an early childhood education center, enjoyed the benefits of the Food Bank of Delaware’s mobile pantry. The center, located in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown, provides care and developmentally appropriate education for children ages 2-5. Chris Miller-Marcen, a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church…
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