February 28, 2023
Collaboration focuses on helping most vulnerable Delawareans
It’s said that it takes a village to raise a child, and the Food Bank of Delaware is an integral part of our village, particularly when our goal is to support healthy children and their families. So, we create partnerships and coalitions with other agencies who share those goals. There’s more to health care than…
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February 27, 2023
Highmark donates $250,000 to Building Hope in Milford capital campaign
This morning, Highmark presented a $250,000 donation to help support the Building Hope in Milford capital campaign. Once the new facility is operational, the Highmark-supported Healthy Pantry Center will provide an opportunity for neighbors in need to choose curbside pick up or select most-needed items from pantry shelves. In addition to food, the Healthy Pantry…
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February 24, 2023
Food Bank of Delaware Marks Construction Milestone with Topping Out Ceremony
The Food Bank of Delaware celebrated a major milestone today with the topping out ceremony of its new 67,000-square-foot facility in Milford. This construction tradition marked the completion of the structural frame of the building. Attendees signed their names on the beam as is tradition before it was hoisted into place by a crane. The…
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February 21, 2023
It’s the people: Grad finds there’s more to cooking than food
It’s obvious that Jennifer Jones enjoys her job as Work Crew Supervisor – Café at Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. For this recent graduate of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford, this job is more than cooking. It’s also a very strong connection with people. Jennifer explains that she wasn’t actually looking for a…
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February 15, 2023
Eat Smart Live Strong at the Harrington Senior Center
Learning can be fun at any age, especially when it’s all about healthy lifestyles and food! Healthy food choices and increased physical activity are goals for the Food Bank of Delaware’s 4-week Eat Smart Live Strong program. Participating seniors focus on goal setting, goal tracking, goal reaching in order to healthier create lifestyles. The free…
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302 Food Rescue Crew Spotlight: Michelle
Michelle is super enthusiastic about volunteering for the 302 Food Rescue; she’s even recruited a neighbor to sign on. This Newark retiree and part-time personal assistant completed four rescues in December. That means she moved 464 pounds of perishable food from being tossed out to an agency that distributes to people who will use it….
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302 Food Rescue Crew Spotlight: Meg
While reading a Sunday newspaper, a short article about a volunteer opportunity caught Meg’s eyes. And she responded to it simply by downloading an app to her phone. Now Meg’s a food rescuer. The 302 Food Rescue is relatively new; it’s a collaboration between the Food Bank of Delaware and the American Heart Association and…
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302 Food Rescue Crew Spotlight: Joe
Like many of our volunteers, Joe is retired. “When I retired last year, it was my goal to volunteer,” said this Bear-area resident. Through a volunteer stint at a Food Bank of Delaware mobile pantry held at Dover Downs, he learned about the 302 Food Rescue when our President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky spoke to…
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Thanks to Stand By Me coach, Wilmington man will be a homeowner
Tom – not his real name – has worked toward home ownership for several years, and he’s about to reach that goal. Almost four years ago, he connected with Marilyn, one of our Stand By Me financial coaches. Stand By Me offers free personal, private, one-on-one financial coaching through a partnership between local nonprofits, United…
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