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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Seniors benefit from CSA program; fresh produce boosts health during the summer and beyond
Jimmie Scott and her husband, Benjamin, are beyond grateful for the support they have received from the Food Bank of Delaware. The Frederica residents are senior citizens, coping with issues that face many in their age group: their income is very limited and they have serious health issues. Mrs. Scott is disabled, her husband retired…
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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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DuPont Crop Protection goes apple picking for hungry Delawareans
Last Wednesday, I met a group of enthusiastic DuPonters at Milburn Orchards in Elkton, MD. The outing, organized by Shawn Teaney, a member of DuPont’s Crop Protection team, provided a team-building opportunity for the Crop Protection’s leadership team. When Shawn emailed me a month ago about DuPont’s intention to go to Milburn Orchards for an…
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Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School to participate in Delaware Wine and Beer Festival
The Food Bank of Delaware is proud to be selected as the beneficiary of the Food Truck Challenge for Charity at this year’s Delaware Wine and Beer Festival set for Saturday, Oct. 17 at the Delaware Agricultural Museum and Village in Dover. In additional to the opportunity to sample nearly 100 varieties of handcrafted beer,…
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