November 18, 2015
Food Drive Confirmation
Thanks for contacting us! If you requested a barrel delivery, we will deliver on the date requested. If we have questions or are not able to deliver on the requested day, we will contact you. For flyers, food drive kit, etc. please click here. Thank you for helping to create a community free of hunger!
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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 9, 2015
After-school snacks help kids make it through long days
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Each afternoon at the end of the school day, about 100 children gather in the cafeteria of North Georgetown Elementary School for a healthy after-school snack. The kids polish off their fruit and milk before boarding a bus to LaCasita where they receive homework assistance; for most, English is their…
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November 6, 2015
Culinary School student finds unexpected rewards, satisfaction
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Not long after The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware’s seventh class started in September, Frances Robinson quietly distinguished herself as a shining star. The 26-year-old Harrington resident, a graduate of Lake Forest High School, admits she was a bit apprehensive about immersing herself into the 14-week training course….
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November 3, 2015
A Letter to the Food Bank of Delaware
We recently received the letter below from a senior served through our Senior Nutrition Program. The Senior Nutrition Program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture and is known nationally as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Through the program, seniors over the age of 60 who meet income guidelines are able to pick…
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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 28, 2015
Lake Forest students support the Food Bank and community
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Students at Lake Forest High School have been long-time and dedicated supporters of the Food Bank of Delaware. Their successful food drives stock not only the food closet at the high school, but also on at Lake Forest Central Elementary School across the street. Student-led drives also contribute to the…
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October 27, 2015
Halloween Blue Jean Ball – A SPOOKTACULAR time
Our 10th annual Blue Jean Ball was held on Saturday night, and thanks to the support of our sponsors, including presenting sponsor Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, it was a success! This year’s theme was Halloween, and the Food Bank of Delaware transformed the Newark warehouse into a creepy haunted house! A large spider, skeletons,…
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October 20, 2015
Culinary Alumni Spotlight: Ernest Morris
By John Esposito, Communications Intern When we were children many of us had dreams of becoming firefighters, astronauts or the President of the United States. However, many of us never pursued our passions that were once strong enough to put a smile on anyone’s face when we talked about our dreams. What stopped us from…
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