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
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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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December 20, 2021
Perdue and Harry K Foundation Join Food Bank of Delaware to Deliver 450 Meals to Children and Families in “Holidays For All”
Perdue Farms and the Harry K Foundation joined the Food Bank of Delaware in its annual “Holidays For All” tradition to deliver more than 450 meal boxes and Perdue chicken roasters to children and families in partnership with local schools. Perdue’s support is part of the company’s “Delivering Hope To Our Neighbors®” initiative focused in…
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December 14, 2021
Drive-through pantry makes a big difference for family of three
Newark resident, Melissa, certainly didn’t anticipate having to reach out for assistance after she lost her customer service job in August. But she’s been able to find a new job. The 35-year-old mom of two teenagers discovered help while searching online; she registered for one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s drive-through pantries. “I guess…
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December 10, 2021
Food Bank delivery service helps young urban family survive
When Kasey realized that she and her family had hit a rough patch in their lives, she did some internet research looking for support services. “I’m not embarrassed. When I need help, I ask for help, and when I can, I help others. I not ashamed,” she said. That’s why she reached out to the…
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December 7, 2021
Rehoboth: Community Resource Center extends help, services to neighbors
It’s an understatement to say that the Community Resource Center in Rehoboth – one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s network of community partners — is a busy place; it’s bustling. Even though this center off the proverbial beaten path, it’s become a destination for people who need food and support. Located yards off the…
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