June 23, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware’s New Summer DVR Culinary Career Exploration Program
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern The Food Bank of Delaware, known for its equal opportunity values, has once again proven that anybody is able to follow their dream with a little push. This summer, The Culinary School at the Milford Branch is happy to announce an 8-week culinary program for students ages 16-21 with disabilities….
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June 22, 2016
Culinary School Spotlight: Gerri Hynson
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern Through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program at Delaware’s Department of Social Services, Gerri learned about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. An aspiring business owner, Gerri is excited to use the information gained as a student in order to make her dreams come true. Typically, students who…
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June 21, 2016
Mobile pantry visit helps stock young families’ shelves
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Families connected to Primeros Pasos, an early childhood education center, enjoyed the benefits of the Food Bank of Delaware’s mobile pantry. The center, located in St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Georgetown, provides care and developmentally appropriate education for children ages 2-5. Chris Miller-Marcen, a member of St. Peter’s Episcopal Church…
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June 20, 2016
Culinary School Spotlight: Akou Kossi
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern Akou is as kindhearted as she is soft-spoken. When asked why she decided to join The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware, she sweetly replied that a friend from Wilmington turned her on to it. When she found out about the opportunity more in depth, she said “hmmm,…
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June 15, 2016
Culinary School Spotlight: Justin Roundtree
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator It might be an understatement to say that Justin Roundtree loves the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School. His enthusiasm for the program resonates both in his voice and his body language: it’s obviously a great fit. Justin is a student in the Milford branch’s inaugural Project WONDER program. Project…
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June 14, 2016
Fresh Fruits and Vegetables for Delaware’s Hungry
As summer’s crop of tomatoes, cucumbers and other backyard garden staples begin to sprout, 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 Food Bank of Delaware’s network of hunger-relief partners. The need for…
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June 10, 2016
Lewes Farmers Market offers incentives to SNAP customers
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The Food Bank of Delaware is partnering with the Historic Lewes Farmers’ Market to help build awareness of how SNAP/ EBT shoppers can stretch their shopping dollars. SNAP, formerly known as food stamps, is an acronym for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Board member Nancy Staisy and Niamh Shortt want to increase…
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June 9, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware graduates 11 students from The Culinary School
Eleven students from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware successfully completed the 14-week culinary arts training program and will start on a new career path. The graduates are: Oliver Bowers, James Bungy, Leathia Cooper, Malyka Demby, Ponuriareen Enoch, David Faison, Michael Risbrook, Gennie Tolliver, Joshua Trainer, Tanquia Watson and Otis West. Stone…
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June 8, 2016
Osienski Bill Would Increase Options for School Breakfast Programs
In an effort to extend the state’s successful public school breakfast program to more students, Rep. Ed Osienski introduced legislation yesterday that would move Delaware schools to implement new plans for serving breakfast beyond a traditional cafeteria meal service. While schools typically serve breakfast before school starts, many students may miss this opportunity to eat…
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June 7, 2016
Stamp Out Hunger final results
By Caitlin Custer, Donor Relations Manager The 2016 National Association of Letter Carriers’ Food Drive was another success. Through the collection efforts on Saturday, May 14the Food Bank of Delaware was the recipient of 145,291 pounds of food! The Letter Carriers’ drive is held at the perfect time of year. Donations are typically light during…
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