November 10, 2015
Chesapeake Utilities donates $26,500; crews build 1,000 Thanksgiving boxes
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator When we say Thanksgiving for All, that’s what we mean. All. The behind-the-scenes work to make that happen is something to behold; many helping hands pitch in by packing, sorting, stocking, transporting . . . these volunteers make Santa’s elves look somewhat amateurish. On Monday, a crew of about 35…
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November 9, 2015
After-school snacks help kids make it through long days
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Each afternoon at the end of the school day, about 100 children gather in the cafeteria of North Georgetown Elementary School for a healthy after-school snack. The kids polish off their fruit and milk before boarding a bus to LaCasita where they receive homework assistance; for most, English is their…
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November 3, 2015
A Letter to the Food Bank of Delaware
We recently received the letter below from a senior served through our Senior Nutrition Program. The Senior Nutrition Program is administered by the United States Department of Agriculture and is known nationally as the Commodity Supplemental Food Program. Through the program, seniors over the age of 60 who meet income guidelines are able to pick…
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October 28, 2015
Lake Forest students support the Food Bank and community
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Students at Lake Forest High School have been long-time and dedicated supporters of the Food Bank of Delaware. Their successful food drives stock not only the food closet at the high school, but also on at Lake Forest Central Elementary School across the street. Student-led drives also contribute to the…
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October 20, 2015
Seniors benefit from CSA program; fresh produce boosts health during the summer and beyond
Jimmie Scott and her husband, Benjamin, are beyond grateful for the support they have received from the Food Bank of Delaware. The Frederica residents are senior citizens, coping with issues that face many in their age group: their income is very limited and they have serious health issues. Mrs. Scott is disabled, her husband retired…
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Walmart Foundation donates $46,875 to Backpack Program
Representatives from the Walmart Foundation presented a check in the amount of $46,875 this morning for the Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Program. This donation will enable us to provide 279 children with weekend and holiday meals when school is not in session. In addition to the financial contribution, Walmart associates, State Representative Ed Osienski…
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August 26, 2015
Summer meals at Delaware libraries
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Libraries offer more than books: they are community centers. Four libraries in southern Sussex County offered Summer Food Service Programs (SFSP) through the Food Bank of Delaware for the first time this summer. One in New Castle County participated in the program. Meals distributed through the program are kid-friendly and…
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August 17, 2015
Stretching SNAP budgets at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator SNAP recipients have an opportunity to make their shopping dollars go farther at the Historic Lewes Farmers Market. SNAP is the program formerly called food stamps, so people using an EBT card can have access to more fresh produce, dairy, baked goods, and meat sold at that market through an…
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August 10, 2015
Partner Spotlight: Burton Village
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator What do you get when you combine a lively group of volunteers, a healthy lunch, and a neighborhood full of hungry kids? A great summer picnic and a good time for everyone. At least that’s how it seemed on a hot summer afternoon at Burton Village in Rehoboth Beach. Chris…
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July 20, 2015
Mobile pantries offer food, education to community-based sites
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Sussex County residents who took part in the Food Bank’s Kraft Mobile Pantry held at Casa San Francisco left with big smiles and plenty of food for their pantries and freezers. And they were very, very grateful! Casa San Francisco in the heart of Milton is a 12-bed homeless shelter…
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