October 7, 2022
‘A perfect example . . .’: Culinary School grad earns accolades for work
Pictured: David Cassey and Ashley Cox To say that David Cassey is thriving in the food service industry is an understatement. This young man relishes time spent in the kitchen, the folks he works with, the challenges that accompany being a team player, plus embracing a larger mission of serving his community. David completed his…
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October 3, 2022
Congratulations from the Federal Delegation
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September 29, 2022
Food Bank of Delaware breaks ground on new 67,000-square-foot facility in Milford
The Food Bank of Delaware officially broke ground this morning on a new 67,000-square-foot facility in Milford. The facility will replace the current 16,000-square-foot Milford branch on Mattlind Way. Thanks to an initial $365,000 donation from the Swank Family Foundation, the Food Bank of Delaware purchased 11.5 acres from the city of Milford in July…
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September 26, 2022
Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. Receives Pantry Makeover from Food Lion Feeds
The food pantry at Kent-Sussex Industries, Inc. (KSI) has received $7,775 from Food Lion Feeds to help improve operations, increase its capacity to donate more food to food-insecure neighbors and purchase needed equipment. KSI, a partner agency with the Food Bank of Delaware, received the funds through Food Lion Feeds’ The Great Pantry Makeover effort. In addition…
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September 22, 2022
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September 15, 2022
Weekly produce box: ‘. . . vegetables I would never be able to afford’
Michelle fights back tears as she expresses her gratitude for the services she receives from the Food Bank of Delaware. This 46-year-old New Castle woman became disabled five years ago after an auto accident. Although she had a 25-year career as a hair stylist, Michelle said she was driving and fell asleep at the wheel…
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Alumni duo run Discover Cafe
Need a new lunch spot? Check out our culinary alumni-run cafe, the Discover Cafe! Our cafe for a cause is located at the Newark facility, and proceeds benefit student scholarships to our culinary training programs. The cafe is run by two program alumni, Kattie Fox (pictured right) and Cynthia Neal (pictured left)! The duo handle…
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September 14, 2022
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Perdue Jumpstarts Food Bank of Delaware Milford Capital Campaign with $250,000 Gift
In advance of the official groundbreaking of the Food Bank of Delaware’s new 67,000-square-foot Milford facility on Sept. 29, Perdue Farms jump started the Building Hope in Milford capital campaign this morning by presenting a $250,000 donation. The gift from the Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the company’s charitable giving arm, is part…
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