October 30, 2023
Kitchen School grad defies challenges: goals drive passion to succeed
To say Janelle West enjoys and appreciates her job as a prep cook at The Clubhouse at Baywood is an understatement. “I just love it here.” was her greeting. West is a July graduate of The Kitchen School at the Food Bank of Delaware, a member of the inaugural class at the Milford facility. The…
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October 27, 2023
‘Trust the process!’ Stand By Me coach helps mom reach goals
Thanks to coaching, encouragement, and ongoing support from Marilyn, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Stand By Me coach, a Wilmington mother of five has nearly navigated the steps to home ownership. And what a journey it’s been. Jessica, a dialysis technician, says she connected with Marilyn a couple of years ago. “When I met her,…
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Shopper’s choice model implemented at St. John’s pantry
Donna Bailey, from left; Maggy McCole, and Stephanie McDonough are among the volunteers at St. John the Apostle Food Pantry in Milford. One of the Food Bank of Delaware’s long-time partner agencies – St. John the Apostle Food Pantry – has changed the way it’s serving neighbors who live with food insecurity. When people come…
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‘A breath of fresh air’: Food box delivery provides food, more
While most of the thousands of neighbors the Food Bank of Delaware serves each week express gratitude and appreciation, not many take the time and effort to write a thank-you letter . . . one that is sent by snail mail. But Brad, a Newark-area resident, did just that, and typed “thank you” in capital…
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School-based pantry helps both families and students
The Indian River School District’s school pantry in the Early Learning Center in Frankford, has a new look, a new location inside the school and improved parking – all to better serve their families living with food insecurity. “We reorganized it to make it more comfortable, welcoming, and accessible,” said Michele Baker, pantry coordinator and…
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At Seaford Head Start, each child receives Backpack meals
Located on the east side of Bridgeville Highway, Seaford Head Start serves 50 children ages 3-5 in an educational, classroom-based setting. Like most pre-schools and childcare facilities, there’s an opportunity for outdoor play in the playground adjacent to the center. Because this program targets low-income or no-income families, every child enrolled goes home each week…
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October 17, 2023
Backpack Testimonials
Thanks so much for serving as the Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Pack Coordinator at your school. We appreciate all you do! We’re trying to encourage donors to support this worthwhile program, and we hope you have just a few minutes to provide a testimonial about the benefits of the weekend meals that kids receive…
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Head Start Backpacks: ‘ . . . children look forward to the bag”
At the Milford Head Start, 49 children are enrolled in the early childhood education program, and 34 of them receive weekend meal bags through a partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Program. “Some parents decline. They say ‘Give it to another family who needs it,’ “says Maria, one of the center’s Family Advocates….
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October 6, 2023
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October 3, 2023
A World of Possibility
