March 21, 2022
Food Bank Nutrition Team uses “Nudges” to help neighbors choose healthier options
March is National Nutrition Month! Did you know we have a team of nutrition educators here at the Food Bank of Delaware? The team educates community members about healthy eating on a limited budget! What’s a healthy choice: pear, peanut butter, or pasta? The Food Bank of Delaware’s SNAP-Ed Nutrition Team uses nudges – a…
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March 16, 2022
Learning about fresh food helps young learners make good choices
March is National Nutrition Month! Did you know we have a team of nutrition educators here at the Food Bank of Delaware? The team educates community members about healthy eating on a limited budget! Healthy lifestyles don’t start at age 40 – or even at age 12 – and that’s why the Food Bank of…
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March 10, 2022
Economic Mobility Focus Group
Financial coaching helps woman dig out of debt
Monique’s voice quivers and her emotional response is obvious – even during a phone conversation – as she expresses gratitude to the guidance and support she received through the Stand By Me program at the Food Bank of Delaware, and in particular from Marilyn, her counselor. When the Newark resident initially met Marilyn at a…
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March 7, 2022
Food Bank, UD project will study neighbors’ cultural dietary needs
March is National Nutrition Month! Throughout the month we will be highlighting the important work of our Nutrition team! Check out our blog and social media for new stories and posts! What does the Food Bank of Delaware need to do in order to deliver more culturally aware food to our neighbors who are in…
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February 28, 2022
L.O.G.I.C. alumnus spotlight: Nyaire Lolly
Nyaire Lolly graduated from the Food Bank of Delaware’s L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program in December 2021. Under the guidance of Operations Instructor Joe Cunha, Nyaire spent 11 weeks learning the ins and outs of this growing industry. From how to operate a fork lift to OSHA-10 certification, Nyaire was well…
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February 24, 2022
Blood Bank of Delmarva teams up with Food Bank of Delaware for Save 1, Feed 1 campaign
Blood Bank of Delmarva (BBD) is partnering with the Food Bank of Delaware for their Save 1, Feed 1 campaign. For the month of March, BBD will be donating $1 to Food Bank of Delaware on behalf of every presenting blood donor who registers to make a donation in their honor. According to Food Bank…
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February 22, 2022
Cooking for a Cause Registration
Nemours Children’s Health donates $10,000 to Food Bank of Delaware Backpack Program
The Food Bank of Delaware today announced that it has received a $10,000 donation from Nemours Children’s Health to help fight hunger and improve nutrition among children in Delaware. Funds will be used to support the Backpack Program for kids. Through the Backpack Program, children at risk of hunger receive bags full of healthy, easy-to-prepare…
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Volunteer’s award benefits neighbors who struggle with food insecurity
Thanks to the generosity of Mike McGay, the Food Bank of Delaware received a $5,000 donation from Capital One, his employer. McGay was recognized as Capital One’s Northeast Volunteer Year as the most impactful volunteer in this region during virtual ceremonies last Thursday evening. Prior to the COVID-19 pandemic, McGay, a project manager with Agile…
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