October 26, 2022
A student with a dream: Culinary School offers training for the future
When Milford resident Maritza Figueroa lost the job she had held for 15 years, she pivoted and landed at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford. At age 60, Figueroa realizes she may be older than a typical student, but in a professional kitchen – as in other locations – age is simply…
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October 25, 2022
‘Doing great in life!’: Overcoming childhood food insecurity
Recognizing September as Hunger Action Month, Michael, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Food Distribution Director, posted on social media explaining how he knew what it was like to be hungry and homeless – not from the distance of professional perspective – but from the trauma of his own childhood experiences. “I know what it’s like….
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October 21, 2022
Amazon Donates $50K to Food Bank of Delaware
On Thursday, October 20, Amazon presented a $50,000 donation to the Food Bank of Delaware to support its home delivery programming. “Before the pandemic, we were not able to do home deliveries. We didn’t have the capacity, and quite honestly, I don’t think we even knew there was such a need for it. As we’ve…
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October 18, 2022
‘I get it now; I see why it’s so hard.’: Crime victim needs healthy, healing food
Many people who receive assistance from the Food Bank of Delaware simply can’t afford the food they need, not just to survive but to overcome medical situations. Jessica, a Wilmington resident, asked for anonymity as she explained why she “needs good produce to heal.” She registered online to receive a free weekly box that contains…
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October 17, 2022
Staff, volunteers keep our agricultural operations growing fresh food
Despite this summer’s heat and the humidity, the Food Bank of Delaware’s farm – a year ‘round operation at our Newark facility – was quite productive, benefiting the community we serve. Agriculture Programs Director Kyle Brolis reports that more than 50 different fruits, vegetables, and herbs grew on the 5-acre site. And some crops produced…
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October 12, 2022
34 Delawareans enroll in the new Economic Mobility Pilot Program
Education, training, and connection offer participants hope for a brighter future We know that many of the neighbors we serve go to work every day, yet they aren’t earning enough to house and feed their families. Many of them — due to lack of technology, training, education, or skills – may feel stuck, with little…
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October 11, 2022
Farm Nutrition
October 10, 2022
Forks on the Farm waiting list
Our Forks on the Farm dinner has sold out. If you would like to join our waiting list, please fill out the below form.
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Food Bank of Delaware kicks off Thanksgiving food drive
Thanksgiving is just 45 days away (at least it is if you are reading this on October 10!)! To prepare for the holiday season, the Food Bank of Delaware kicked off its annual Thanksgiving holiday food drive today. With high costs due to inflation, the community’s support is needed now more than ever to ensure…
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