May 20, 2015
Senior health fair termed success; more than 200 attendees
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The Food Bank of Delaware’s first, but certainly not last, Health Fair could be described as a huge success, since more than 200 people came out to the Milford branch for health screenings and education related to health and a healthy lifestyle. Melissa Holochwost, Senior Nutrition and Mobile Pantry Coordinator…
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May 19, 2015
CSA program provides fresh, local produce; sign up to benefit self, others
Delaware’s summer growing season is almost here, and it’s time to sign up for the Community Support Agriculture (CSA) through the Food Bank of Delaware. Though CSA is a relatively new concept, most people are aware that it’s an opportunity to buy shares of local produce that are boxed, and then picked up weekly throughout…
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May 18, 2015
Food Bank tie-dye descends on Dover’s Legislative Hall
By Chad Robinson, Milford Branch Director Last Wednesday, May 13, 2015 was a great day for the Food Bank of Delaware. Each year, the sea of tie-dye shirts descends on Legislative Hall in Dover to share information with our legislators about the important work done by the Food Bank and our partner agencies. In year’s…
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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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