June 15, 2017
Partner Spotlight: UAW Local 1183 Food Pantry
The UAW Local 1183 food pantry first opened its doors in 1982. At the time, the pantry served only 15 families per month. Funds and food for the operation were raised by generous employees of the Chrysler Plant that once existed on South College Avenue in Newark. When the plant closed its doors in 2007, the…
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June 14, 2017
Food Bank Executive Chef earns second place at NPC XCalibur Cup Competition
Food Bank of Delaware Executive Chef Tim Hunter’s formal culinary training has prepared him for more than just a career. It’s helped him commit to a lifestyle of good health and wellness. Hard work in both the kitchen and gym paid off on Saturday when Chef Tim won second place in the heavy weight division at…
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June 7, 2017
Help Strike Out Hunger with Perdue, Shorebirds’ season initiative
Thanks to Perdue Farms and the Delmarva Shorebirds for partnering with the Food Bank of Delaware, the Maryland Food Bank, and the Eastern Shore Bank of the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia. In late April, the Franklin P and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation – the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms – issued a $15,000 challenge…
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June 5, 2017
A dollar? Careful shopping can yield nutritious, delicious meals
The Food Bank of Delaware tackles the problem of food insecurity in many ways, and one of them is offering support in financial literacy. In addition to providing weekend backpacks for hungry children and offering mobile pantries to impoverished neighborhoods, we provide help in securing SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – formerly known as food…
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June 2, 2017
Summer culinary training at the Food Bank of Delaware
Students interested in learning basic culinary skills can have the opportunity to explore the culinary field through a free, Pre-Employment Transition Services Culinary Career Exploration Program at the Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford branch. The program starts Tuesday, June 20 and runs through Aug. 10. There are three, 3-hour sessions each…
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June 1, 2017
School’s new pantry gets positive response from parents, teachers
At the Food Bank of Delaware, we recognize that nearly one in five Delaware children are food insecure. With the help of our community partners and volunteers, we offer food directly to at-risk children – and their families – through a variety of programs. Some of those programs operate through partnerships with schools. For example,…
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May 31, 2017
Legal Partner of the Year: George Danneman and Steven Kessler, The Danneman Firm
Last month we hosted our annual dinner and honored nine supporters who have gone above and beyond to support our Creating a Bold Future capital campaign! Over the past month, we have highlighted each of our honorees – last, but certainly not least, the Danneman Firm! When the Food Bank purchased the new facility at…
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May 30, 2017
Spirit of Volunteerism Award: Bank of America
Last month we hosted our annual dinner and honored nine supporters who have gone above and beyond to support our Creating a Bold Future capital campaign! Over the next several weeks, we will highlight each of our honorees. Bank of America has made a commitment as an organization to fight hunger on all fronts in…
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May 26, 2017
Advocate of the Year: New Castle County Councilman David Tackett
Last month we hosted our annual dinner and honored nine supporters who have gone above and beyond to support our Creating a Bold Future capital campaign! Over the next several weeks, we will highlight each of our honorees. Navigating the tax code and permitting process in New Castle County has been made easier thanks to…
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May 25, 2017
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates 47th and 48th culinary graduating classes
Twelve graduates from The Culinary School have overcome obstacles like incarceration, substance abuse, unemployment and more to complete the Food Bank of Delaware’s 14-week culinary arts training program. Eleven of these graduates already have employment lined up. Their accomplishments were celebrated this morning at a graduation ceremony. The graduates include: Kirell Brown, Latoya Burise, Tamika…
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