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April 27, 2017

Culinary student shows it’s never too late to learn

At 54 years old, Nuria McNamara says it’s never too late in life to learn something new. In December, Nuria went to her local social services office to apply for SNAP benefits. While there, she learned about the Delaware WONDER program. Delaware WONDER (Work Opportunity Networks to Develop Employment Readiness) is led by Delaware Health…

April 26, 2017

Volunteer Spotlight: Nivek Gahunia

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Throughout the month we will highlight the stories of volunteers who are committed to creating a community free of hunger! Twice a week Nivek Gahunia spends time volunteering at the Food Bank. Volunteers like Nivek are the heart and soul of the Food Bank of Delaware. Last year, the Food…

April 25, 2017

Volunteer Spotlight: Mindy Brown

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Throughout the month we will highlight the stories of volunteers who are committed to creating a community free of hunger! Mindy Brown started volunteering at the Food Bank about 20 years ago when she was still a high school student. Since then, she’s been coming on and off throughout the…

April 24, 2017

Volunteer Spotlight: Linda Russell

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Throughout the month we will highlight the stories of volunteers who are committed to creating a community free of hunger! Linda Russell has been volunteering at the Food Bank for just over a year now. Four years ago she retired from Wilmington Trust. “After three years, I had done what…

April 21, 2017

Culinary School student finds second chance for success

Darnell Jervey received a culinary certificate from another local culinary training program in early 2016, but admits he didn’t take it seriously. A few bumps in the road led Darnell to Delaware’s Department of Corrections. On work release now, Darnell is committed to turning things around, not only for himself, but his two daughters. He…

Volunteer Spotlight: Shivang Patel

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Throughout the month we will highlight the stories of volunteers who are committed to creating a community free of hunger! Shivang Patel is fairly new to the Food Bank’s Newark volunteer room, but he’s already emerged as a leader. He volunteers at least twice a week and found out about…

April 20, 2017

Volunteer Spotlight: Chrissie Brown

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Throughout the month we will spotlight volunteers who are making a difference at the Food Bank of Delaware! Chrissie Brown from Bank of America is one of the many volunteers helping us alleviate hunger! Recently, Wes Chandler, our Senior Volunteer Coordinator in Newark, sat down with Chrissie to learn more…

April 18, 2017

Training opens new opportunities for previously unemployed student

The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware is providing Anitra Hughes with employment opportunities that exceeded her expectations. This Seaford resident went to the state Social Services office to apply for food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Her social worker asked if she were interested in a workforce training opportunity…

April 17, 2017

Volunteer Spotlight: Maria Reber

April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Throughout the month we will highlight the stories of volunteers who have committed themselves to creating a community free of hunger! Maria Reber has volunteered at the Food Bank of Delaware on a regular basis since 2012. “When I started working full time at Barclays, I learned that they encourage…

April 14, 2017

Wawa Foundation donates $100,000 to Creating a Bold Future capital campaign

Yesterday, Wawa celebrated 53 years of serving the community with special Wawa Day celebrations at stores in six states! As part of the day’s festivities, Wawa announced $2 million in first-quarter grants to charitable organizations, including a $100,000 donation to the Food Bank to help fund the Creating a Bold Future capital campaign! Wawa and…