August 7, 2017
Despite struggles, Grand mom to six perseveres
The saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” could not ring more true for Clissita, a 53-year-old resident of Newark and grand mom to six boys. All of the boys live with her. Clissita has been raising the boys for close to 10 years now. She once owned her own home, but couldn’t continue…
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August 4, 2017
Nutrition Education
August 3, 2017
Grab and Go program helps feed kids throughout the summer
When the white Food Bank of Delaware van stops next to the neighborhood pool in High Point Mobile Home Community, children rush out – some with parents – to meet it. Tonya, our driver, opens the sliding door to display stacks of coolers stocked with milk, water and a bagged meal. The children start to…
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July 31, 2017
Grab and Go meals at the Hudson State Service Center
Monday through Friday, parents visiting the Hudson State Service Center in Newark have the opportunity to pick up free breakfast and lunch meals for their children thanks to the Food Bank’s Grab and Go program. Meals are available starting at 11:00 a.m. and are served until 11:30 a.m. Driver George Lunski brings coolers full of…
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July 25, 2017
Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day brings in almost 25,000 pounds
Food Lion, the Delaware State Fair and the Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the sixth annual “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” – Monday, July 24 – at the Delaware State Fair was a great success. Fair-goers donated 24,829 pounds of food that will be distributed to hungry Delawareans in Kent and Sussex…
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July 21, 2017
Student pursues passion for food with culinary training program
Nick Moore has been a student at The Culinary School in Newark for just seven weeks, and he has already found employment in the food service industry. He will be among the first to work at the new Metro Diner in Newark near the Christiana Hospital starting next week. In addition to working at the…
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July 18, 2017
Register Now for Culinary Training at the Food Bank of Delaware
The next class of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware in both Newark and Milford will begin on Monday, September 25, 2017. Applications are currently being accepted for interested students. The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware has been in existence since 2002. Since its inception more than 565 students…
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July 13, 2017
Gain Free Admittance to Delaware State Fair during “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” on July 24
Food Lion, the Delaware State Fair and the Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the sixth annual “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” will take place on Monday, July 24 at the Delaware State Fair. Fair attendees who bring five Food Lion brand canned or boxed goods will in exchange receive free gate admittance…
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July 7, 2017
Food Access Over the Summer and Seasonal Foods
By Laura Sahd RD, Community Nutritionist Summer is the perfect season to soak up the sun, spend time with family, and get local, fresh produce for those summer night cookouts! Summer is the main growing season for Delaware farmers. Fruits and vegetables abundant during the summer months include: most berries, melons like cantaloupe and watermelon,…
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June 30, 2017
Surplus produce donations help feed Delawareans
Have surplus produce? The Food Bank of Delaware can accept it! With summer’s crop of tomatoes, cucumbers, watermelons, sweet corn and more in almost full bloom, the Food Bank of Delaware wants to remind the community that the hunger-relief organization and many of its network partners can accept fresh produce donations. 114,000-plus Delawareans depend on…
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