June 13, 2022
‘Can’t pick go pick up food’: Job leaves no time for pantry visit
It’s not at all unusual for working people to need assistance from the Food Bank of Delaware. Consider the cost of housing, of child care, plus gas, and the escalating cost of food at the grocery store. In addition, many working folks can’t leave the job site to pick up food at one of our…
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June 9, 2022
June is National Dairy Month
By Jenna White, Penn State Dietetic Intern June is National Dairy Month, a month celebrating the dairy farmers of America and dairy’s positive impact on our health and economy. Raise a glass (of milk) in a toast to our nation’s dedicated dairy farmers! History National Dairy Month started out as “National Milk Month” in 1937….
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June 2, 2022
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates new three new L.O.G.I.C. graduates
The accomplishments of three students who successfully completed the 11-week L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) training program were celebrated this morning at an intimate graduation ceremony. “You can’t get mad at the results you don’t get when you don’t put in the work,” said President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky in remarks to…
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May 31, 2022
Lutheran Community Services volunteer says “thank you” by giving back
The work of the Food Bank of Delaware is not possible without strong community partnerships! One of those partners is Lutheran Community Services’ food pantry at Unity Lutheran Church. Richard Porto (pictured center with volunteers Melvin (left) and Shirlene (right)) has been volunteering with Lutheran Community Services (LCS) for more than 17 years. He runs…
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May 26, 2022
DoorDash now delivering free meal boxes to Kent/Sussex residents through partnership with Food Bank of Delaware
This morning, the Food Bank of Delaware and DoorDash announced an expanded partnership to deliver free meal boxes to food-insecure residents of Kent and Sussex Counties. A local Dasher made the ceremonial first delivery to a downstate resident this morning. Since 2018, DoorDash’s Project DASH has empowered community organizations to leverage DoorDash logistics to increase…
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Meet a Partner: Cape Henlopen Food Pantry
Our work is not possible without our network of Hunger-Relief Partners! Meet Clare MacDonald, Cape Henlopen Food Pantry board secretary, and volunteer Frank Fumagalli. Tell us a little about your agency. The Cape Henlopen Food Pantry provides emergency food service for anyone in need. The pantry is open from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. Monday,…
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May 19, 2022
Meet a Community Partner: Margaret Young, Calvary Church
Since the start of the pandemic in March 2020, we have distributed more than 35 million pounds of food to Delawareans in need! This work is not possible without out network of community food pantries! Margaret Young is the Benevolence Director at Calvary Church in Dover! Tell us a little about how you partner with…
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Food Bank programs offer food and more to those who strive for more
Dover resident, Shamikia, is mom to five children, ranging in age from 7 to 22. Her oldest son is disabled and lives at home with her. Although she is able to work part-time in a child care center she is unable to afford transportation because her paycheck doesn’t stretch far enough to meet her family’s…
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Family moves to Delaware for fresh start
Janaiya is new to Delaware. Three months ago, this Wilmington resident moved up from North Carolina in hopes of creating a better life for her 4-year-old son. She seeks job opportunities for herself and hopes he has access to a good education, among other things. So far, things have been a bit challenging. She has…
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May 16, 2022
Partner Spotlight: St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church
The work of the Food Bank of Delaware is not possible without strong partnerships with community food pantries! One of those partners is St. Stephen’s Lutheran Church. The church, located off North Broom Street in Wilmington, is a beacon of hope for so many in the community. Open several days throughout the week with both…
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