October 20, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware breaks ground on new headquarters at 222 Lake Drive in Newark
More than 150 community dignitaries and supporters gathered this morning at 222 Lake Drive in Newark to officially break ground on the Food Bank of Delaware’s $10.5 million construction retrofit project. The Food Bank of Delaware acquired the new 80,000-square-foot facility in early July. 39,496-square-feet of the current warehouse will be converted, and plans call…
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October 18, 2016
Seven students graduate from The Culinary School at the Milford branch
Seven members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the 10th class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility. The graduates are: Vanessa Diaz, Sylvia Dise, Fred Drew, Kelly Halliday, Frank Harrison, Marret McLaughlin and Chester Reid. Guest speaker, Kevin Reading, Abbott’s Grill owner,…
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October 13, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware and Beebe Healthcare partner on Food “Prescription” Program
The Food Bank of Delaware and Beebe Healthcare officially announced their new Food “Prescription” Program partnership at Beebe Medical Center in Lewes. Recent studies have indicated a strong connection between food insecurity and heightened occurrence of cardiovascular disease, obesity and diabetes. This pilot program seeks to utilize medical interventions to increase consumption of healthy foods…
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October 11, 2016
Extending sphere of influence to food service professionals
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Most people never know how far the Food Bank of Delaware’s influence extends. On Oct. 10, designated as Columbus Day, the Food Bank’s Executive Chef Tim Hunter taught a Professional Development Day workshop for Milford School District’s food service employees. Since one in five Delaware children live in poverty, the…
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October 6, 2016
Halloween Blue Jean Ball to be held Saturday, October 22 at 222 Lake Drive
Guests will get a sneak peek of the Food Bank of Delaware’s new facility on Saturday, October 22 from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. when the organization holds its annual Blue Jean Ball at 222 Lake Drive in Newark. This year’s theme is Halloween and the new warehouse will be transformed into a haunted house….
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October 4, 2016
Food Bank, Outback partnership helps hungry Delaware residents
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator On behalf of food-insecure Delaware residents, a big, hearty thank you goes out to Outback Steakhouse from the Food Bank of Delaware. We gladly helped celebrate the official grand opening of the chain’s newest restaurant in Dover yesterday. Grand opening ceremonies, officiated by the Central Delaware Chamber of Commerce, included…
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October 3, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware kicks off Thanksgiving For All food/funds drive
The Food Bank of Delaware kicks off its annual Thanksgiving For All food and funds drive today. The hunger-relief organization asks for the community’s assistance in collecting food items and monetary donations in order to create 2,500 Thanksgiving meal boxes for families in need. To help fill the boxes, the Food Bank is asking for…
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September 30, 2016
TD Charitable Foundation announces $50,000 donation to Food Bank of Delaware
The TD Charitable Foundation, the charitable giving arm of TD Bank, America’s Most Convenient Bank®, announced a $50,000 donation to the Food Bank of Delaware. TD Bank associates and Food Bank of Delaware staff gathered at the food bank’s future home at 222 Lake Drive in Newark on Monday for the announcement. $25,000 will be…
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September 26, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware one of three beneficiaries for SoDel Fest on October 8
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The Food Bank of Delaware is thankful to be selected one of three beneficiaries of this year’s Southern Delaware Wine, Food and Music Festival. Children & Families First and Rotary’s End Polio Now will also receive proceeds from this Oct. 8 event. Billed as “The Hippest Festival on Delmarva,” the…
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September 23, 2016
Backpack Program provides weekend fuel for Delaware kids
September is almost over, and the 2016-2017 school year is in full swing. This means the Backpack Program at the Food Bank of Delaware has begun! Right now more than 2,000 children participate each week, but as the school year continues, our distribution numbers will swell to more than 5,000 children per week. Through the…
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