March 19, 2019
Food Bank of Delaware to begin new chapter at 222 Lake Drive in April
The Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the organization will begin moving from the 14 Garfield Way warehouse to its new facility at 222 Lake Drive in Newark starting the week of April 8. It’s anticipated that the organization will be fully operational in the new facility by April 15. Generous supporters and the…
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March 18, 2019
Planned Giving
Did you know that you can designate a portion of your estate to a nonprofit? You can. Most people contribute to nonprofit groups during their lifetime, but only a small number chose to continue this support through a charitable gift in their will or estate plan. With your gift you can ensure that the Food…
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Coming Together conference to focus on breaking the cycle of poverty through a trauma-informed care perspective
Breaking the cycle of poverty through a trauma-informed care perspective will be the topic of conversation at the biennial Coming Together: The Cycle Can Be Broken conference presented by Corteva Agriscience on Thursday, April 4 at the Chase Center on the Riverfront. “This year’s Coming Together conference recognizes that when kids and their families face…
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March 13, 2019
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Lyndon Ramsey
Lyndon Ramsey is thankful for the opportunity to advance his career through the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program at the Food Bank of Delaware. This workforce development program is part of Delaware Food Works, the Food Bank’s workforce development initiative, with training programs in warehousing, food service and agriculture. Lyndon and…
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March 12, 2019
Enterprise grant provides Sussex seniors with fresh produce, protein
Thanks to a generous $75,000 grant from Enterprise Rent-A-Car Foundation, Delaware’s food-insecure senior citizens in Sussex County will have access to quality foods – fruits, vegetables, and proteins – that will help them maintain a healthy lifestyle. Senior residents in Delmar Crossing’s Villas, for example, receive additional food delivered to the neighborhood community center, explains…
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March 1, 2019
After-school fun with 4-H
Thanks to Delaware 4-H after-school programming at community centers and schools throughout the state, low-income children have a safe place to congregate after school. Last month, we had the chance to visit kids participating in the 4-H program at McLane Gardens in Smyrna. School-aged children who live in McLane Gardens congregate in the neighborhood’s community…
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February 26, 2019
Senior Nutrition Program provides a hand up for Delaware seniors
When you think of retired life do you envision travel? Fun with grand kids? Carefree-living? Unfortunately, for far too many Delaware seniors, retired life does not equate to traveling, fun or care-free living. Many of our state’s seniors are making difficult decisions – pay for medicine or buy food? Pay the heating bill or buy…
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February 25, 2019
Delaware’s own Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester shines at National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
By Patricia Beebe, President and CEO Over the next several days, more than 1,100 anti-hunger advocates from across the country will gather in Washington D.C. for the annual Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to introduce Delaware’s own, Congresswoman Lisa Blunt Rochester, at yesterday’s welcoming plenary session. In true Lisa…
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Joyful culinary grad spreads positivity and love for cooking
There’s been much talk lately about sparking joy. Jasmine Johnson is someone who sparks joy. She lights up the room with her excitement and love for life. Since graduating from The Culinary School in August 2018, Jasmine has been sparking joy for her co-workers at Aramark. Immediately upon graduation, she landed full-time employment with Aramark…
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February 11, 2019
Thompson at the table brings more than himself to Food Bank mission
Service on a board of directors – whether corporate or non-profit organization – requires not only time, but also a serious commitment to the organization’s vision and mission. The Food Bank of Delaware gained all this and more when Steve Thompson joined our board of directors in August, 2016. Thompson, a Chesapeake Utilities executive, brings…
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