Do More 24 Delaware, the state’s largest day of giving, has set a new record with the most successful fundraising day ever. The 24-hours of donations, from 6 p.m. this past Thursday to 6 p.m. Friday, raised $2,542,719 for the First State’s nonprofit community, more than last year’s sum of $2,320,770 More than 22,000 donors participated, also the highest number …
Bayhealth launches food drive to combat food insecurity
In an effort to tackle the growing issue of food insecurity in Delaware, Bayhealth has announced the launch of a month-long Food Drive in partnership with the Food Bank of Delaware. The drive will begin on February 14 and run through March 14, with the goal of collecting essential non-perishable food items to support those in need across the state. …
Milford LIVE Weekly Review – December 17, 2024
This Week’s Top Stories Include: Milford sees second version of marijuana retail location zoning Holiday celebration planned at Brightway Commons Southern Delaware Tourism Ambassador Training Program Parents concerned with new grading system in Milford Milford Invitational a Huge Success Click on the image below to view the PDF
Neighborhood Builders grant provides ‘pinch me’ moments for Food Bank, Precision Institute
For Bank of America Delaware President Chip Rossi, one of his favorite parts of the local version of Bank of America’s signature Neighborhood Builders® program continues to be how it has helped the selected Delaware organizations evolve and expand their reach in the community. “I think about the Food Bank of Delaware and how they have evolved — first food, …
City Fare, Food Bank receive $50k grants to grow senior SNAP recipients
WILMINGTON — City Fare Meals on Wheels and the Food Bank of Delaware have each received $50,000 grants from the National Council on Aging (NCOA), which hopes to enroll 20,000 eligible older adults in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) across 13 states. The Food Bank’s strategy for the SNAP grant The Food Bank’s grant will support its ongoing SNAP …
Nonprofits take different paths to restoring volunteer hours
By Shannon Simcox Organizations providing basic necessities like food, shelter, and complex therapeutic needs have long learned how to extend a dollar for their communities. But the pandemic also strained volunteer hours, exacerbating an already declining resource. Area nonprofit leaders say they are seeing community members return to donating their time, though for some, efforts are ongoing. According to the …
Food Bank celebrates graduating class
The Food Bank of Delaware celebrated 17 students of their Culinary Arts and L.O.G.I.C. programs on August 22 at the Milford campus. Graduates completed a 14 week couse learning logistics, warehousing, operations, inventory control along with culinary arts. “From day one, these students have demonstrated their dedication to be successful in this program. Typically, when classes start, I hear from …
MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – June 25, 2024
This Week’s Top Stories Include: Milford delays vote on controversial/sensitive issues policy Milford sees business growth New principals announced for Milford School District Summer meal program helps address food insecurity MSD offers summer athletic conditioning Community parade loses matriarch Click on the image below to view the PDF
Food Bank programs look beyond handing over box of groceries
“Food for today, food for tomorrow” doesn’t just refer to leftovers at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford Branch. The motto encapsulates the nonprofit’s mission to provide Delawareans nourishing food as well as long-term solutions to poverty and hunger. “Food for today” meets the immediate needs of people by various efforts to distribute food, including home delivery, mobile food pantries …
MilfordLIVE Weekly Review – January 16, 2024
This Week’s Top Headlines Include: Food Bank of Delaware officially opens new facility in Milford Retired USAF veteran writes suicide prevention book EDGE grants give Del. entrepreneurs money – and advice Walnut Street bridge project moves closer to completion Milford electric rates remain among lowest in state with upcoming 4.8% power cost adjustment Click on the image below to view …