October 27, 2023
‘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
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September 21, 2023
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates L.O.G.I.C. graduates
Congratulations to the Food Bank of Delaware’s latest L.O.G.I.C. class! We celebrated the success of six graduates on Wednesday. They are: Francine Butler Daunte Frazier Frederick Herbert Michael Neal Brandon Sheats Tejinder Singh Keynote speaker Colleen Morrone, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County provided inspiring keynote remarks to the…
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September 19, 2023
‘Getting out of poverty . . . was my goal!’ says Stand By Me success
If anyone knows there are no shortcuts to financial stability, it’s Nakia. She’s been working with Marilyn, one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Stand By Me coaches, since 2012. Nakia first connected with Marilyn through Wilmington Housing Authority’s resident services. “I was interested in the home-buyers’ program, and I was linked with Marilyn,” she…
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September 12, 2023
Stand By Me® coach helps Wilmington woman reach financial goals
Tracey, a Wilmington resident, is well aware that her Stand By Me® coach has provided a literal lifesaver. She meets with Marilyn via Zoom once a month for free and personalized, private one-on-one financial coaching, thanks to a partnership between the Food Bank of Delaware and the state of Delaware Tracey, who is disabled, said…
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