March 29, 2017
Culinary School Spotlight: Tamika Gary
They say the third time’s the charm, but for Tamika Gary the second time is her charm. Tamika is thankful for a second opportunity to complete her training at The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. The first time she wasn’t able to finish, but she is committed to completing this go round….
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March 22, 2017
Local kids team with Kohl’s to make a difference
For the past nine years, Jack Kohn and his sister, Charlotte, have demonstrated that we all, regardless of age, can make a difference in our communities. Jack has grown his annual food drive from a once-a-year project during the holidays to a year-round project. Since 2008, Jack and Charlotte have collected more than 11,000 pounds…
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March 20, 2017
Children and Adults to “Come Together” for Anti-Hunger Conference
Hundreds of anti-hunger advocates will gather at the Chase Center on the Riverfront on Thursday, April 6 as part of the state’s second multi-generational conference. The conference, organized by the Food Bank of Delaware and Brae’s Brown Bags and presented by DuPont, is entitled Coming Together: A Community Response to Hunger to reflect that it…
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March 17, 2017
More than a snack: After-school meals benefit hungry children
It’s National CACFP Week! What’s CACFP? CACFP stands for Child and Adult Care Food Program. It’s a program that’s federally-funded by the United States Department of Agriculture to provide healthy meals and snacks to qualified programs. Here in a Delaware, it’s administered by the Delaware Department of Education. The Food Bank of Delaware plays an…
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March 16, 2017
Healthy snacks = happy kids!
It’s National CACFP Week! What’s CACFP? CACFP stands for Child and Adult Care Food Program. It’s a program that’s federally-funded by the United States Department of Agriculture to provide healthy meals and snacks to qualified programs. Here in a Delaware, it’s administered by the Delaware Department of Education. The Food Bank of Delaware plays an…
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March 15, 2017
After-school meals at the Cathedral Choir School
It’s National CACFP Week! What’s CACFP? CACFP stands for Child and Adult Care Food Program. It’s a program that’s federally-funded by the United States Department of Agriculture to provide healthy meals and snacks to qualified programs. Here in a Delaware, it’s administered by the Delaware Department of Education. The Food Bank of Delaware plays an…
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March 14, 2017
After-school snacks: Important piece of student nutrition
It’s National CACFP Week! What’s CACFP? CACFP stands for Child and Adult Care Food Program. It’s a program that’s federally-funded by the United States Department of Agriculture to provide meals to healthy meals and snacks to qualified programs. Here in a Delaware, it’s administered by the Delaware Department of Education. The Food Bank of Delaware…
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March 13, 2017
After-school meals and enrichment at New Knollwood Community Center
It’s National CACFP Week! What’s CACFP? CACFP stands for Child and Adult Care Food Program. It’s a program that’s federally-funded by the United States Department of Agriculture to provide healthy meals and snacks to qualified programs. Here in a Delaware, it’s administered by the Delaware Department of Education. The Food Bank of Delaware plays an…
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March 10, 2017
Vegan Chili Magic at Mom’s House in Dover
Unless you’re a hard-core vegan, a recipe for Vegan Chili, probably sounds, well, less than appetizing! And it might have had little appeal to the young moms and staff at Mom’s House in Dover. However, the Food Bank of Delaware’s WIC Education Specialist Sarah Woods worked her magic to rock the recipe. While simmering, the…
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March 9, 2017
SoDel Concepts Chef Doug Ruley visits Milford culinary class
Guest speaker, Doug Ruley, Vice President and Director of Culinary Operations for SoDel Concepts, shared his expertise with culinary students from our Milford Branch on Tuesday. Chef Doug has earned national recognition for his innovative culinary talents. He worked 10 years for Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Newark area, then moved to the coastal…
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