May 10, 2017
Social Entrepreneurship Award: Discover Bank
A few weeks ago 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. Generating revenues through social entrepreneurship to support the mission of the Food Bank of Delaware…
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May 9, 2017
Shake Shack jump starts Newark culinary student’s career
Since opening at the Christiana Fashion Center in December 2016, Shake Shack has aligned itself with the Food Bank of Delaware as a community partner. “Shake Shack is a company that really enjoys getting out and building a better community,” says Manager Rob Hansley. Five-percent of sales from the New Castle Concrete, a frozen custard…
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May 8, 2017
Delaware letter carriers to help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 13
On Saturday, May 13, 2017, Delaware letter carriers will Stamp Out Hunger in order to provide food assistance to Delawareans who rely on the Food Bank of Delaware’s network of hunger-relief partners for support. To help Stamp Out Hunger, simply leave a bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned fruits and vegetables, canned…
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May 5, 2017
Scouts’ generosity helps hungry kids
Thank you so much to the energetic, enthusiastic, and very generous Brownies from Girl Scout Troop 682 in Lewes. These young ladies donated $200 from their first-year cookie sales to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Program, and they also donated their time by volunteering at our Milford site on Wednesday evening. Their troop leaders,…
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May 4, 2017
Bold Future Leadership Award: Alan Levin and Fred Sears
Last Thursday 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. Raising $10.5 million for the retrofit at 222 Lake Drive will require the support of our entire…
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May 3, 2017
Culinary training opens new doors
Kelly Long is no stranger to a commercial kitchen. This Lewes resident had been working as a dishwasher in a resort-area restaurant when her hours were cut. So she went to the state Social Services office to apply for benefits – known as food stamps -through the state Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Her social…
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May 2, 2017
Bold Future Leadership Award: Jerry Heisler
Last Thursday 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 construction industry is a daunting task. The retrofit of 222 Lake Drive requires industry expertise….
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May 1, 2017
Food Bank of Delaware declares winners of fifth annual CANgineering competition
An Etch-A-Sketch, Mr. Celery, a farm scene, state of Delaware replica and other structures made of nonperishable foods were among the winners of the Food Bank of Delaware’s fifth annual CANgineering competition. In an effort to help stock the food bank’s shelves and ensure that hungry Delawareans have access to healthy foods, the Food Bank…
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Culinary school impacts students’ lives in the best ways possible
Nelson Porto is all smiles these days. Yes, he’s working long hours, but there’s a huge pay off . . . financially, emotionally, mentally. He’s doing something he loves, and he’s earning a decent income. In fact, he is proud to have two jobs: one at The Rookery South and the other at Baywood in…
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April 28, 2017
Food Bank of Delaware honors outstanding supporters at annual dinner
Last night, the Food Bank of Delaware honored nine supporters who have played a critical role in the early stages of the organization’s Creating a Bold Future capital campaign. The campaign seeks to raise $10.5 million to fund the retrofit of the Food Bank’s future home at 222 Lake Drive in Newark. In addition to…
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