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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June 20, 2016
Culinary School Spotlight: Akou Kossi
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern Akou is as kindhearted as she is soft-spoken. When asked why she decided to join The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware, she sweetly replied that a friend from Wilmington turned her on to it. When she found out about the opportunity more in depth, she said “hmmm,…
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June 15, 2016
Culinary School Spotlight: Justin Roundtree
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator It might be an understatement to say that Justin Roundtree loves the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School. His enthusiasm for the program resonates both in his voice and his body language: it’s obviously a great fit. Justin is a student in the Milford branch’s inaugural Project WONDER program. Project…
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June 14, 2016
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Delaware’s Hungry
As summer’s crop of tomatoes, cucumbers and other backyard garden staples begin to sprout, the Food Bank of Delaware wants to remind the community that the hunger-relief organization and many of its network partners can accept fresh produce donations. 117,000-plus Delawareans depend on the Food Bank of Delaware’s network of hunger-relief partners. The need for…
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June 10, 2016
Lewes Farmers Market offers incentives to SNAP customers
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The Food Bank of Delaware is partnering with the Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market to help build awareness of how SNAP/ EBT shoppers can stretch their shopping dollars. SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is an acronym for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Board member Nancy Staisy and Niamh Shortt want to increase…
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