September 8, 2016
Pawpaw? What’s a Pawpaw?
If you’re like many of us at the Food Bank of Delaware you might be wondering – pawpaw? What’s that? An endearing name for a grandfather? Nope. It’s a fruit! Grown naturally throughout the United States and Canada, pawpaws are the largest edible fruit grown in the U.S. This powerful fruit contains cancer-fighting agents and…
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September 7, 2016
Summer program allows students to explore the vast culinary world close to home
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Seven students, ranging in age from 17-21, had an opportunity to visit the world of commercial food sourcing and preparation through the Culinary Career Exploration Summer Program (CCESP). The program started July 5 and finished on Aug. 25; it was funded by Pre-Employment Transition Services through the state Department of…
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September 6, 2016
Partner Spotlight: Lutheran Community Services Choice Pantry
Lutheran Community Services’ (LCS) new client-choice pantry opened its doors to the community in February 2016, but this nonprofit is no stranger to providing emergency food services to Delawareans in need. In fact, LCS provides emergency food through 15 food programs in New Castle and Sussex Counties. The client choice pantry is located within the…
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September 1, 2016
Culinary School Spotlight: Marret McLaughlin
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Marret McLaughlin truly values the opportunity to attend The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. The Lewes resident is part of the Delaware WONDER class now in session at the Milford Branch. Delaware WONDER is a pilot to provide SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, formerly food stamps) employment…
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August 31, 2016
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation Kicks Off Fourth Annual Summer Cares Program with the Food Bank of Delaware
Chesapeake Utilities Corporation (NYSE: CPK) (“Chesapeake”) announced its fourth annual Chesapeake Summer Cares Volunteer Program with more than 100 Delmarva employees and family members donating their time and energy at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford facility. For three days in August, employees from Chesapeake Utilities, Eastern Shore Natural Gas, Sharp Energy and the corporate…
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August 30, 2016
September is Hunger Action Month
This September the Food Bank of Delaware, together with the Feeding America nationwide network of food banks, will mobilize across all 50 states in an effort to bring an end to hunger. Hunger Action Month is designed to inspire people to take action and raise awareness of the fact that 48 million Americans, including 15…
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August 29, 2016
Kent County’s Bounty Farm to Fork
The second annual Kent County’s Bounty Farm to Fork dinner took place on Saturday evening at G&S Dairy Farm in Harrington, Del. Organized by the Delaware Farm Bureau, this signature event is quickly becoming a community favorite. More than 70 guests dined al fresco alongside 50+ dairy cows and a corn field – you can’t…
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August 24, 2016
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 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. 117,000-plus Delawareans depend on the…
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August 23, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware to hold Dinner in the Orchard at T.S. Smith & Sons
The quiet, secluded, pastoral setting of an old-fashioned orchard sets the stage for Dinner in the Orchard, a benefit for the Food Bank of Delaware. The event, open to the public, is planned from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 15 at T.S. Smith & Sons in Bridgeville. Dinner will take place under…
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August 22, 2016
Hungry Delawareans reap rewards from students’ gardening
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Thank you to the hard-working Milford Central Academy FFA (Future Farmers of America) students for their generous donations of fresh produce from their school garden. Our hunger relief partners and the people they serve always appreciate fresh tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, squash, green beans and more! Too bad the people who…
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