April 30, 2021
Home chefs “Cook for a Cause”
On Thursday night, 160 participants had the chance to cook alongside two top Delaware chefs thanks to the Food Bank of Delaware’s inaugural “Cooking for a Cause” virtual event. Organized by Food Bank of Delaware Board of Director Jeff Whitmarsh, participants sipped drinks carefully curated by Sommelier Chuck Lewis and enjoyed a four-course meal planned…
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April 29, 2021
Healthy children develop healthy habits to become healthy adults
You’re never too young to develop healthy habits, and that’s why the Food Bank of Delaware recently launched the Healthy Childhood Project aimed at teaching children, ages 3-5, and their families to improve – and enjoy — healthy nutrition and physical activity. In fact, the program’s core focus is a 13-week curriculum created by our…
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April 26, 2021
Partner Spotlight: Great New Beginnings
Great New Beginnings childcare center is one of our newest Backpack Program partners. Participating for just a few months now, the center’s owner, Linda Clark, says she is very pleased with the program. Last spring’s stay-at-home order and business closures shined a light on just how important early education and childcare are. “We always suspected…
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April 23, 2021
Busy pre-med student makes time to help neighbors in need
Like many of our volunteers, Nivi already has a fully schedule, but she is committed to helping her neighbors. She is a pre-med student at the University of Delaware, and when she graduates next month she will have earned two degrees: a Bachelor of Science in medical diagnostics and a Bachelor of Arts degree in…
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April 22, 2021
Food Bank relies on committed helpers like Toby French to get the job done
Toby French knows how to mobilize volunteers, so the Food Bank of Delaware – and the neighbors we assist – are grateful for his time, expertise, and dedication. Officially, he chairs Delaware Voluntary Organizations Active in Disaster (DEVOAD), but he’s also a man that relishes the rewards of hands-on, face-to-face, boots-on-the-ground volunteerism – he’s an…
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April 21, 2021
Food Bank coordinators help navigate neighbors’ way to SNAP benefits
It’s no surprise that during the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Food Bank of Delaware has seen not only an increased demand for emergency food, but also more requests from people seeking for SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly food stamps) benefits. While SNAP is a federally funded program administered through the state, the Food Bank…
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April 19, 2021
Food Bank deliveries make a big difference in one neighbor’s life
Wilmington resident Winifred G. says she really appreciates the Food Bank of Delaware’s delivery service. Thanks to a collaboration between the Food Bank and Amazon, this neighbor – as well as other Healthy Pantry Center recipients — receives a weekly box of food delivered directly to her door. These neighbors no longer have to worry…
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Cathy Kanefsky Named New President and CEO of Food Bank of Delaware
After an extensive search process, the Board of Directors of the Food Bank of Delaware is pleased to announce that Cathy Kanefsky has been named the organization’s next President and CEO. Kanefsky’s first day with the organization will be May 3. Kanefsky is an experienced nonprofit executive with a passion for helping others, especially her…
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April 16, 2021
Volunteer Spotlight: Brenden Darji
April is Volunteer Appreciation Month! Here at the Food Bank of Delaware, volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization. We couldn’t do what we do without them! Brenden Darji is a committed and reliable volunteer. He is heading into his third year of volunteering on the farm and has been a huge help…
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