July 7, 2023
Fueled by passion: Seaford student loves cooking, helping others
Janelle West describes herself as a woman with a passion – cooking. In fact, it’s been a lifelong passion; she learned to cook from her mother and her grandmother, and her focus combines that passion to gain future employment and to help other people. So, she set out on a mission. After this Seaford resident…
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July 5, 2023
The Kitchen School’s benefits exceed student’s expectations
When Victoria Rust dove into a random online search “to see what was out there,” see discovered the Food Bank of Delaware’s Kitchen School. The rest, as the saying goes, is history. This Ellendale resident enrolled in The Kitchen School’s first class in Milford. The Kitchen School’s 12-week curriculum has been developed to include group instruction…
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June 29, 2023
Food Bank of Delaware Announces New Board Members
The Food Bank of Delaware announced five new board members and its officers for the 2024 fiscal year. New board members are: Nikko Brady, Director of Agriculture and Environmental Affairs, State of Delaware Nancy Dalton, Head of Community Experience and Customer Marketing, Amazon Access Sarah DiLuzio, Vice President, Associate General Counsel, DuPont John Fink, Vice President, Quality…
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‘A dream come true!’: Employment training makes a difference
In the coastal Delaware resort area, Grain on the Rocks – inside the Lewes Ferry Terminal – is a destination for those who enjoy a premier waterfront view, casual dining, outdoor concerts, or options to dine inside in air-conditioned comfort. For the Food Bank of Delaware and Milford’s first Kitchen School students, it’s a lot…
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June 7, 2023
Kitchen School Spotlight: David Giblin
Dover resident David Giblin is enjoying his Kitchen School experience. “I love it here,” he said. Why? “I’m learning new things in the kitchen,” he added. In addition, he’s developed confidence. “I know I will pass the ServSafe ® exam.” David recognizes there’s more to school than workforce skills. “There are very nice people here….
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Stand By Me counseling offers Navy veteran peace, self-sufficiency
Bonita is very, very happy! She achieved her dream of home ownership, thanks to some solid guidance from Marilyn, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Stand By Me coach. Now a New Castle resident, Bonita loves everything about the home she was able to purchase: its location, its history, its charm, the backyard, the neighborhood. A…
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Kitchen School Spotlight: Kayla Strohmeyer
Meet Kayla Strohmeyer! Last week she was the friendly hostess for an on-site buffet prepared and served by students from our Kitchen School in Milford! This week is even more exciting: she started her four-week internship at Mulligan’s Pointe, a golf club near Georgetown! And she says she’s ready! She’s very enthusiastic about The Kitchen…
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May 30, 2023
Millsboro church pantry helps neighbors who need food for their family
Considering its off-the-beaten path location between Millsboro and Oak Orchard, the food pantry at the Millsboro Seventh Day Adventist Church gets quite a bit of traffic: they serve neighbors in need of food. Peggy Sampson, one of the pantry’s three co-leaders, says this pantry feeds at least 150 families each month. The pantry, is just…
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‘Poorest of the poor’: Center sends out 4,000 bags of food monthly
Vacationers headed to the beach for a week or two of rest and relaxation probably won’t consider Rehoboth Beach Community Resource Center an attraction or destination. The services provided by this non-profit agency – food, emergency assistance, a baby pantry, a job center – are reserved for area residents who are “the poorest of the…
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May 16, 2023
Partner Spotlight: St. Patrick’s Center
St. Patrick’s Center on 14th Street in Wilmington has been a community fixture for 50 years. Led by Executive Director Peter Slattery (pictured left), the center “transforms lives by building community, addressing poverty and restoring hope.” This center takes a holistic approach to meeting the needs of community members. It offers hot breakfast, groceries, showers,…
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