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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June 2, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware launches “Produce Prescription” partnership with Delaware Pediatrics
Thanks to a three-year $225,000 multi-program grant from Giant Food’s Our Family Foundation, the Food Bank of Delaware and Delaware Pediatrics formally launched their new “Produce Prescription” partnership yesterday afternoon. Through this pilot, participating Delaware Pediatrics clinics will identify up to 120 families who are at risk for food insecurity and diet-related health conditions. Referring…
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May 31, 2016
Celebrating 10 years at the Food Bank of Delaware
By Charlotte McGarry, Programs Director Wow, happy tenth anniversary to me here at FBD! Time has gone by so quickly I can honestly say it doesn’t feel like I’ve been here that long. As I think of where we were as an organization 10 years ago in comparison to today, I’m amazed at the extreme…
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May 24, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates eighth graduating class at the Milford branch
This morning, the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated the culinary accomplishments of five students from its Culinary School at the Milford Branch. The graduates are: David Cassey, Sarah Pearce, Jesmariely Perez, Eric Roberts and Troy Smith Guest speaker for the occasion was Andrew Feeley, Executive Chef of Bluecoast Seafood Grill. “That eight-inch plate is your…
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Culinary Student Spotlight: Leathia Cooper
By: Lindsey Hargett, Communications Intern When Leathia Cooper left her full-time job as a correctional officer to pursue her love of cooking, she did not know what expect, but she was ready to take a leap of faith. She enrolled in The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware in September of 2015. “I…
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SNAP-ed offers Cooking Matters for Teens classes
Thanks to a partnership with the Food Bank of South Jersey and Share Our Strength, the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Education team is now offering a six-week class series called Cooking Matters for Teens. The classes are designed to empower teenagers to make healthy meals and snacks at home and smart food choices on…
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