November 16, 2018
Partnership, teamwork bring hot Thanksgiving meal to those in need
That adage “It takes a village to raise a child.” rings true in many communities served by the Food Bank of Delaware and our 536 hunger relief partners. Thanks to a solid relationship between Beebe Healthcare and committed volunteers from Epworth United Methodist Church and Seaside Jewish Community, families in the state’s coastal region will…
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November 8, 2018
Delaware Tech food pantry meeting an important student need
Students who deal with food insecurity at Delaware Technical Community College’s Owens Campus have access to food through a Harry K Foundation-sponsored Food Pantry, and the pantry in the Student Services Center seems to be meeting a real need. “Our students are using this resource,” said Acting Dean of Student Affairs Gail Charrier. Last year,…
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November 7, 2018
Girls on the Run empowers young girls
Girls on the Run Delaware is about more than just running. It’s about empowering young girls to be healthy, confident and to unleash their full potential. Girls on the Run Delaware groups can be found at schools up and down the state, and thanks to a new partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware, eligible…
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November 5, 2018
Milton resident learns new skills, lands job through Culinary School
Lakesha Williams personifies that old adage that when one door closes, a window opens. After the Milton resident faced a lay off from a plant, she applied for temporary Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/ formerly food stamps) benefits from the state. Her social worker suggested Lakesha consider the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School, a…
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November 2, 2018
University of Delaware Softball team “Trick or Treats So Others Can Eat”
This morning, members of the University of Delaware softball team pulled up to the Food Bank in a pick-up truck filled with bagged food donations. The team delivered 650 pounds of food that they collected on Halloween night during their annual Trick or Treat So Others Can Eat community food drive. The team dressed up…
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November 1, 2018
After-school snacks benefit Girls on the Run program
Twice a week, 20 girls from Lake Forest Central Elementary School near Felton stay after school to participate in a Girls on the Run program. Sara Croce, the school secretary, is the certified coach who guides these 4th and 5th grade girls through a character-building fitness program that culminates in a 5K event on Nov….
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October 31, 2018
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Eiron Watson
When Eiron Watson learned about L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) through a presentation at Career TEAM she was “intrigued” and decided to enroll, especially since tuition was covered thanks to the Delaware Department of Labor’s TRAIN grant. L.O.G.I.C. is the newest training program under the Food Bank of Delaware’s workforce development initiative,…
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Community Supported Agriculture
October 30, 2018
Culinary School Student Spotlight: Kiana Oaddams
Cooking is one of Kiana Oaddams’ passions. She learned about The Culinary School through her mom, and one-hundred percent of Kiana’s tuition is covered thanks to the Delaware Department of Labor. She was “very excited” to learn about the opportunity. Now in her ninth week of class, Kiana is applying what she’s learning at The…
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October 29, 2018
Culinary School Student Spotlight: Darren Durant
At 55 years of age, Darren Durant is proof that it’s never too late to pursue your passion. A registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Darren is using the training he’s receiving at The Culinary School to combine his love for caring and cooking. He learned about the program through a flyer on the bulletin board…
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