May 15, 2015
Culinary grad embraces opportunity in elite new restaurant
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator There’s a new kid on the block in the heart of this resort’s upscale dining scene. Di Febo’s, A Modern Italian Grill, now anchors the corner of First and Baltimore avenues. Maybe it’s not correct to say new, because DiFebo’s menu has earned a reputation for upscale fare since 1989…
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May 8, 2015
Graduates express gratitude, move on toward success
Eleven members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the fifth class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility Students in this class represented a community partnership with at-risk populations from the Sussex Community Corrections’ Sussex Work Release Center. Of the 11 students, nine…
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May 7, 2015
Thirteen students graduate from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware
This morning we celebrated the accomplishments of the 39th graduating class of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. Despite challenges, the 13 graduates persevered in order to successfully complete the 14-week training program. Elaine Archangelo, Director of Delaware Social Services, provided inspiring keynote remarks for the morning ceremony. “Food service is an…
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May 6, 2015
Culinary internship is a win-win for all
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The kitchen at Abbott’s Grill is bustling during lunch time. No surprises here because the dining room at the Milford restaurant looks nearly full. Back in the kitchen, Eugene Pennewell and Erick Smith, students with the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford, are learning the tricks of the…
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May 5, 2015
Delaware letter carriers to help Stamp Out Hunger on May 9
This Saturday, May 9, 2015, Delaware letter carriers will again Stamp Out Hunger in order to provide food assistance to Delawareans who rely on the Food Bank of Delaware’s network of hunger-relief partners for support. To help Stamp Out Hunger, simply leave a bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned fruits and vegetables,…
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April 30, 2015
Food Bank of Delaware recognizes Sussex Community Corrections as Partner of the Year
Enjoy our last spotlight on our honorees of the year! Sussex Community Corrections was honored at our Annual Dinner on April 16! In order to submit a grant for The Culinary School in 2014, the Food Bank of Delaware needed to identify community partners that were willing to collaborate in order for us to provide…
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April 28, 2015
Food Bank of Delaware honors Senator Bryan Townsend as Legislator of the Year
When Senator Bryan Townsend, State Senator for the 11th district, was elected to office in 2012, one of his first items of business was to visit the Food Bank of Delaware’s Newark facility. The Newark facility falls within the 11th senatorial district, and from the beginning, the Food Bank has been able to depend on…
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April 27, 2015
Harry K Foundation honored at Annual Dinner
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The Harry K Foundation was honored as Donor of the Year at our annual dinner held at the Milford branch on April 16. Harry Keswani of Rehoboth Beach started this foundation in 2013 when he pledged to eliminate childhood hunger in Sussex County. The Foundation started supporting the Food Bank…
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April 22, 2015
Supporter of the Year donates Real Estate Services
Today we continue our spotlight on this year’s honorees from last week’s annual dinner! Imagine the surprise when Patricia Beebe, our President and CEO, learned in early 2014 that the Food Bank of Delaware inherited $100,000 and a home owned by a deceased Newark woman who once depended on emergency food services. It was determined…
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April 21, 2015
Two volunteers lauded for their contributions to our mission
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The Food Bank of Delaware’s Annual Dinner is an opportunity to recognize those who support our vision of a community free of hunger. On Thursday, April 16 we celebrated our top supporters at the Milford facility, and over the next couple of days, we’ll be highlighting the work of this…
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