February 9, 2015
Partner Spotlight: After-School Nutrition Program at Gauger Middle School’s 4-H Program
By Kim Turner, Communications Director Every weekday morning, a group of dedicated volunteers work alongside Food Bank of Delaware staff in both Newark and Milford to prepare healthy after-school meals. Volunteers spend each morning bagging sandwiches and other items and loading individual-sized milk cartons and fruit into coolers. A fleet of drivers deliver the meals and snacks to after-school programs…
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February 2, 2015
Partner Spotlight: Backpack Program at Philip C. Showell Elementary
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Each Friday, 61 students at Philip C. Showell Elementary School in Selbyville receive a bag of shelf-stable food for the weekend. These students participate in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Program, and according to Cheryl Carey, school counselor, gratefully and happily so. Here’s how it works: Based on financial…
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January 30, 2015
Bank of America and Food Bank of Delaware Unveil Brand New Community Nutrition and Education Vehicle
Bank of America and the Food Bank of Delaware unveiled a brand new Community Nutrition and Education vehicle this morning at an event outside Bank of America’s downtown Bracebridge complex. In addition to unveiling the truck, Bank of America presented the Food Bank with a $75,000 to help support day-to-day operations of the truck. This…
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January 26, 2015
Partner Spotlight: Backpack Program at Gallaher Elementary
By Kim Turner, Communications Director Last year we distributed more than 129,000 bags of weekend food through our Backpack Program, a meal program for children who are at risk of going without meals on the weekends and during school holidays. We are already on pace to exceed that number. For children at 136 participating schools,…
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January 14, 2015
Take control of your credit with $tand By Me
By Ashley Michini, $tand By Me Financial Coach It’s never too late to take control of your financial situation. Money can be stressful, but you have the power to take small steps that will make a big difference when it comes to your day-to-day finances. Here’s a tip for building a solid personal finance foundation:…
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January 12, 2015
Culinary School mentoring program
Volunteers are needed in both Newark and Milford to mentor students currently enrolled in The Culinary School. A background in the culinary field is a plus, but not required. The purpose of the mentoring relationship is to provide another source of individualized support to students. The goal of the mentorship program is to help increase…
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January 8, 2015
Thirteen students graduate from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware
Thirteen students will begin 2015 with careers in the food industry after successfully completing our 14-week culinary arts training program. Fourteen weeks of hands-on culinary training culminated today with a graduation ceremony held at our Newark facility. Under the instruction of Chef Instructor Sean McNeice, students have developed proper knife handling techniques, had the opportunity…
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November 14, 2014
Thanksgiving Pie Sale
Pie sales have closed! Thank you to those who placed an order! Ten-inch pies are available in the following flavors: Apple crumb Pumpkin pie Cost: $12/pie Pie pick up: Newark (222 Lake Drive – cafe and farm stand are located on the far side of the building near the cul-de-sac): Tues., Nov. 26 at the…
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October 28, 2014
Home-Cooked Meals/Parties
We are sorry, but unfortunately, we are not able to accept home-cooked food or food served at parties.
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