July 27, 2021
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Ryan Truitt
Ryan Truitt learned about the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program thanks to an email. “I knew it was something I wanted to do,” he said. Three generations of his family worked in manufacturing at the now-defunct Newark Chrysler plant. “It was a dream to work there,” he explained. While working in…
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L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Everett Waters
Everett Waters discovered the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program thanks to a simple Google search. He lost his job in warehousing due to the pandemic and a slow down in the business’ work. “I was looking for a job, but I was not having luck,” he explained. Looking for better opportunities,…
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L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Ashley Mathis
Ashley Mathis is excited about the future. She and her fellow L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) classmates are currently in week five of their 11-week training program at the Food Bank of Delaware. Ashley learned about the program through a job counselor at the Delaware Department of Correction’s work release program. L.O.G.I.C….
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July 23, 2021
Food Bank’s starter plant donations nourish bodies and souls
At the Food Bank of Delaware, we like to share more than food with our neighbors; we share opportunities to grow food by cultivating and nurturing plants that produce fresh vegetables. At our Newark facility, we’re quite proud of our farm and the bounty it produces. This summer, the farm is thriving and full of…
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July 22, 2021
Outreach and Education
July 21, 2021
Food Lion Offers Customers an Opportunity to Gain Free Admittance to Delaware State Fair during “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” on July 26
Food Lion, the Delaware State Fair and the Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the tenth annual “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” will take place on Monday, July 26 at the Delaware State Fair. Fair attendees who bring five Food Lion brand canned or boxed goods will in exchange receive free gate admittance…
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Food Bank of Delaware receives grant from Bank of America to help alleviate hunger
The Food Bank of Delaware, a local non-profit organization working towards a community free of hunger, has received a $100,000 grant from Bank of America. The grant will help fund the Food Bank of Delaware’s Mobile Pantry and Backpack programs while improving economic mobility. The Mobile Pantry truck comes filled with non-perishables, fresh produce, dairy,…
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July 13, 2021
Food Bank of Delaware accepting applications for free employment training
The Food Bank of Delaware announced today that applications are currently being accepted for the organization’s free workforce training program, Delaware Food Works. Classes are available in culinary arts and warehousing/logistics. Culinary classes begin Monday, August 16 at the Food Bank’s Newark and Milford warehouses. Interested students should sign up by Friday, August 6. Logistics/warehouse…
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July 12, 2021
Hunger Free America CEO Joel Berg Stops at Food Bank of Delaware Drive-Thru Distribution as Part of Cross-Country Journey Visiting Hunger Relief Organizations
Joel Berg, CEO of Hunger Free America, a national nonpartisan nonprofit organization, visited Georgetown, Del. last week as part of a coast-to-coast journey this summer to shine a light on the continuing national hunger crisis, to meet with those working on the front lines of hunger, and to advocate for long-term, public policy solutions to…
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July 2, 2021
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