Thirteen students from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the 26th class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility. The graduates were Nyger Allah, Chanda Barnett Millhouse, Seth Bibb, Shaconda Green, Henry Harmon, Larry Kirksey, Marquise Mclean, Elizabeth Mikeals, Ryan Pellegrin, Justice Porter, Wesley […]
by Terry Rogers Chef Jesus Valentino Gordiany has been traveling between Philadelphia and Milford for the past year and a half preparing to take over as the chef for Benvenuto. The new restaurant, owned by Poncho and Lisa Johnson, will be located in the former Abbott’s Grill location on Northeast Front Street. His first official […]
Perdue Farms, along with the Harry K Foundation, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) and Acme, presented a brand-new refrigerated truck to the Food Bank of Delaware yesterday as part of the “Drive Out Hunger” truck challenge grant. The Franklin P. and Arthur W. Perdue Foundation, the charitable giving arm of Perdue Farms, presented […]
The Food Bank of Delaware today announced that it has received a grant from The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation to help fight hunger and improve nutrition among children in Delaware. Funds from The Kraft Heinz Company Foundation will be used to support the Food Bank of Delaware’s Backpack Program for kids. “The Food Bank of […]
The Food Bank of Delaware announced today a new way to both feed and educate Delawareans. Through its Delaware Food Works workforce development initiative, the Food Bank is now providing catering to the public. Delaware Food Works mission is to eliminate food insecurity through workforce development, social entrepreneurship and small business incubation. The catering social […]
by Terry Rogers The Delmarva Farmers Union recently launched the Certified Delmarva Grown Label which is designed to let customers know that the products sold on farms or at farmers markets are actually grown and raised on Delmarva. The label was implemented this spring so that people know they the peaches, corn or eggs […]
by Terry Rogers On August 28 and 29, Robert Irvine, host of the Food Network show “Restaurant Impossible” visited Ellendale to help the owners of the Southern Grille improve their location. The famous chef brought in a builder and designer and, with the help of hundreds of volunteers, remodeled the interior and worked with the […]
As we continue to enjoy summer, the smell of backyard cookouts fill the skies. As your family prepares to gather around the grill, it can be challenging to find food that is fresh that contains no harmful chemicals. Living in an agriculture community in Delaware, families are fortunate to have a local alternative to the […]
Food Lion, the Delaware State Fair and the Food Bank of Delaware announced today that the eighth annual “Food Lion Feeds Hunger Relief Day” will take place on Monday, July 22 at the Delaware State Fair. Fair attendees who bring five Food Lion brand canned or boxed goods will in exchange receive free gate admittance […]
For most Delawareans, one of the joys of summer is freshly harvested fruits and vegetables – strawberries, tomatoes, green beans, watermelon and more. But for residents living with food insecurity, seasonal produce may not be available or affordable. Here’s how you can help: Plant a Row for the Hungry. Residents who are planting a garden, […]
