January 13, 2022
Together, we can make a difference in 2022
Is giving back one of your resolutions for 2022? The Food Bank of Delaware would love to help you make your resolution into a lifestyle. Even in our ever-changing world, you can safely make a difference for more than 114,000 Delawareans struggling with food insecurity. Here are some ideas for dipping your foot into the…
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Canned Food Month Challenge
January 12, 2022
STAFF SPOTLIGHT| New Milford director finds a place to help neighbors
For John Snarsky, joining the Food Bank of Delaware staff as Milford Operations Director feels like . . . home and family. When he came onboard in November, he brought with him nearly three decades of experience in the restaurant industry, starting as a pizza delivery guy while in college. From there he climbed the…
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Culinary School student amazed by training, acquiring new skills
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and recent Omicron surge, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary Schools continue to provide on-site training. Camden resident Jordan Montanye is excited for an opportunity to learn skills that serve as the foundation for a new career. Even the double-masking protocol doesn’t dampen Jordan’s enthusiasm. “It’s going great,” he said,…
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January 10, 2022
Nutritional New Year’s Resolutions
By Jaime Sherman, MS, LDN, Community Nutrition Educator – SNAP Ed As the new year moves forward, many of us make resolutions with nutrition and physical activity in mind. Some want to start a new healthy journey, while others recognize that it’s a good time to re-evaluate – and improve upon existing habits. Below are some…
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January 6, 2022
Stand By Me counseling helps Wilmington woman clear debt, buy home
Sometimes a chance conversation can result in positive lifestyle changes. Just ask Malena, a Wilmington resident, whose connection to a Stand By Me counselor helped her achieve her goals. While taking her daughter to a Food Bank of Delaware food drive-through distribution over a year ago, Marlena spoke with Marilyn, one of our Stand By…
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January 5, 2022
Business Directory
January 4, 2022
Financial coach offers support + accountability for mom of three
Susan – not her real name – is unhoused with three children, and working toward a secure life for herself and her three children. She focuses on overcoming the challenges standing between her current situation and stability. Now she is living in Philadelphia, but she wants to move to Delaware where she believes things will…
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Stand By Me coaching guides family back to financial stability
When Curtis, a Wilmington-area father of three, enrolled in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Newark he learned much more than he ever anticipated. In addition to earning his ServSafe® credentials, mastering professional food preparation skills, and then starting a new career as a chef in a senior residential facility, he connected with…
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January 3, 2022
Four tips toward financial stability in 2022
With a new year – 2022—many of us make New Year’s resolutions, an opportunity to consider some positive lifestyle changes. While some people might want to lose a few pounds or get back into shape, others recognize that it’s a good time to re-evaluate – and improve – their household’s financial situation. Melissa Campino, one…
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