September 7, 2018
Thanksgiving For All Donations
Thank you for helping to ensure Delaware families have a hot Thanksgiving meal!
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August 28, 2018
Culinary School leads to a career, exploration of farm-to-table links
Kaitlyn Schafer is a pretty happy camper right now. The Milford resident graduated last Tuesday from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. She’s got a job –through The Culinary School – at the SoDel-managed Clubhouse at Baywood, and she plans to further her education and follow her dreams. Like many of the…
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August 27, 2018
Resources Fair provides awareness opportunities for families in need
Denise, a Milford mom, brought her three children, ages 2, 4, and 10 to Thursday night’s Health Resource Fair to explore what options might be available for her struggling family. She learned about the event from her youngest son’s early intervention specialist. Because people dealing with food insecurity, like Denise, most likely are faced with…
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August 23, 2018
Twenty-two students graduate from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware
A mother-daughter duo, a specialty baker, a graduate with three jobs post-graduation, and 18 other students with unique stories of their own were among the 54th graduating class at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School. A commencement ceremony was held this morning at the hunger-relief organization’s Newark headquarters. The graduates were: Javon Brown, Ray…
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August 21, 2018
Food Bank culinary grads honored during commencement ceremony
Ten members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the 20th and 21st classes at the hunger-relief organization’s Milford branch. The graduates were: Darryl Blackwell, Chevelle Cotton, Michele Mohr, Kolin Nemecek, Satwattie Ramsingh, Kaitlyn Schafer, Michael Taylor, Tony Thorne, Kenny Wayman and Shamarr…
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August 16, 2018
Mark your calendars for Dinner in the Orchard
The Food Bank of Delaware is preparing for its sixth annual Dinner in the Orchard – a night of delicious food, fine wines, craft beer and live entertainment. The event, open to the public, is planned from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 13 at T.S. Smith & Sons in Bridgeville. The dinner…
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August 15, 2018
A reflection on my summer internship
By Ashley Stahmer, Communications Intern When I decided to stay in Newark for the summer for this internship, my expectations were relatively low. I thought I’d spend a few days each week organizing papers or working on spreadsheets. Instead, my experience this summer impacted me in ways I never would have expected. I owe most…
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The Culinary School helps student plan to open her own bakery
By Ashley Stahmer, Communications Intern On a warm August afternoon, Shavonne Fair is braving the heat to sell her baked goods at the Capital City Farmers Market. While it’s only her second time at the market, she already feels as if she’s more prepared than her first time. With a professional banner and business cards…
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August 9, 2018
New coupon program helps Sussex seniors get farmers’ market produce
Kathy Jackson, a Delaware Department of Agriculture Marketing Specialist, has been setting up shop at downstate senior centers and farmers’ markets to encourage low-income Sussex Country senior citizens to participate in a new program that will help them purchase fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables, herbs or honey. Here’s how it works: senior citizens do not…
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August 6, 2018
Families receive fresh fruits and veggies through Food Bank’s Produce Prescription program
By Ashley Stahmer, Communications Intern Even on a rainy Wednesday afternoon, families still come out to pick up their fresh produce at the Food Bank’s Produce Prescription Program distribution station in Newark. Launched in 2016, the program helps supply nutritious foods to Delawareans in need through a partnership with Giant Food’s Our Family Foundation. Other…
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