May 18, 2017
Patients praise Food Rx program
Connie could be an ambassador for the Food Prescription Program, a partnership between the Food Bank of Delaware and Beebe Healthcare that assists patients with having access to food through a mobile food pantry. Started just a year ago, patients – at the time of discharge – get free “prescriptions” to visit the Food Bank…
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May 17, 2017
New van enables improved service to hungry Sussex Countians
It’s easy to see that the Christian Storehouse in Millsboro is a bustling place. In addition to the thrift store located just off U.S. 113, manager Steve Smith operates a food pantry that serves 300-350 families each month in the 19966-zip code. The Christian Storehouse is one of the Food Bank of Delaware’s 575 hunger-relief…
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May 16, 2017
Culinary training program meant to be for soon-to-be graduate
Lenny McClain doesn’t believe that luck helped land him a spot at The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. It was meant to be. After serving an almost 13-year prison stint in Pennsylvania, Lenny was released and given permission to move to Middletown to stay with family. “When I came out here, I knew it…
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May 15, 2017
Two Stones Pub and Food Bank of Delaware to hold backyard BBQ at future home
Have plans for this Thursday? You do now! Two Stones Pub and the Food Bank of Delaware will partner together to host a fun outdoor barbecue fundraiser on Thursday, May 18 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the Food Bank of Delaware’s future home at 222 Lake Drive. Guests will get a sneak peek…
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Food Bank of Delaware receives $10,000 grant on behalf of Bahama Breeze in Newark
The Food Bank of Delaware has been selected by the Bahama Breeze in Newark to receive a $10,000 grant from the Darden Foundation, the charitable arm of the restaurant’s parent company, Darden Restaurants. The donation will support the Food Bank of Delaware’s goals to alleviate hunger for the more than 114,000 food insecure Delawareans. For every…
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May 12, 2017
Agricultural Partner of the Year: Dupont
A few weeks ago we hosted our annual dinner and honored nine supporters who have gone above and beyond to support our Creating a Bold Future capital campaign! Over the next several weeks, we will highlight each of our honorees. Ensuring that low-income Delawareans have access to nutritious, fresh produce is important for a healthy…
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May 10, 2017
Food insecurity in kids impacts school performance, behavior, experts say
Hunger is more than missing a meal, and the psychological, emotional, social impact on children can have a lasting negative effect, according to experts who spoke at last month’s “Coming Together: A Community Response to Hunger” conference hosted by the Food Bank of Delaware and Brae’s Brown Bags. The Food Bank of Delaware offers several…
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Social Entrepreneurship Award: Discover Bank
A few weeks ago we hosted our annual dinner and honored nine supporters who have gone above and beyond to support our Creating a Bold Future capital campaign! Over the next several weeks, we will highlight each of our honorees. Generating revenues through social entrepreneurship to support the mission of the Food Bank of Delaware…
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May 9, 2017
Shake Shack jump starts Newark culinary student’s career
Since opening at the Christiana Fashion Center in December 2016, Shake Shack has aligned itself with the Food Bank of Delaware as a community partner. “Shake Shack is a company that really enjoys getting out and building a better community,” says Manager Rob Hansley. Five-percent of sales from the New Castle Concrete, a frozen custard…
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May 8, 2017
Delaware letter carriers to help Stamp Out Hunger on Saturday, May 13
On Saturday, May 13, 2017, Delaware letter carriers will Stamp Out Hunger in order to provide food assistance to Delawareans who rely on the Food Bank of Delaware’s network of hunger-relief partners for support. To help Stamp Out Hunger, simply leave a bag containing non-perishable foods, such as canned soup, canned fruits and vegetables, canned…
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