Posts Tagged ‘food drive’
Caroling On The Circle, Georgetown Tree Lighting and Christmas Parade a Huge Success
Thousands turned out Thursday night in Georgetown to sing in the holiday season at the 40th annual Caroling on The Circle. This year’s Caroling was the start to the lighting of the Georgetown Christmas tree and the Christmas Parade. County officials say nearly 15,000 canned good and other non-perishable items have been collected in the…
Read MoreSussex County Begins Food Drive for 40th Annual Caroling on The Circle Campaign
Sussex County government this week kicks off its yearly food drive for community food banks and will celebrate that effort during the 40th annual Caroling on The Circle event, set for a new date and time this year, beginning at 6 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7th, in downtown Georgetown. In 2022, the food drive collected nearly 20,000 items…
Read MoreCaroling On The Circle Celebrates Holiday Season, Raises Food Donations
Local food pantries and other organizations that assist Delawareans who face food insecurity now have nearly 18,750 additional canned goods and non-perishables in their stock. That’s the preliminary total of donations made to Sussex County’s annual food drive following Monday night’s Caroling on the Circle celebration in Georgetown. Caroling on the Circle was delayed one…
Read MoreLaurel Public Library Introduces “Food for Fines” Donation Program
The Laurel Public Library has a special incentive as it starts a food drive. Patrons who owe fines or face a charge for a replacement card can reduce the amount by $1.00 for each donation of a canned or boxed non-perishable food item, up to $20. People who do not owe a fine are also…
Read MoreSat. Food Drive To Benefit Local Pantries
A food drive to assist local food pantries is being held this weekend along Coastal Highway. The Cape Business Network is inviting people to donate non-perishable foods such as canned goods, dry goods and condiments, as well as paper products and plasticware. The food drive is Saturday between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. outside the…
Read MoreSussex Co. Holiday Food Drive Presses On, Without Caroling On The Circle
Sussex County’s Caroling on the Circle traditional holiday kick-off event will not take place this year, but the annual food drive is on – and there are more ways to donate. The annual celebration in early December is being called off out of an abundance of caution to ensure public health, according to Sussex County…
Read MoreDART Launches 22nd Annual âStuff The Busâ Thanksgiving Food Drive
DART announced their 22nd year of partnering with the Food Bank of Delaware for the annual âStuff The Busâ Thanksgiving Food Drive, with a goal of collecting 20 tons of non-perishable food for Delawareans in need. âStuff The Busâ will be collecting food at seven sites throughout the State. The site locations, collection dates, and…
Read More30,000 lbs of food distributed to Delawareans in need
Delaware Department of Health and Social Services (DHSS) employees joined together with the Food Bank of Delaware, legislators, and volunteers to distribute 30,000 pounds of non-perishable food, fresh produce, and dairy products to Delawareans in need. The mission was made possible through the U.S. Department of Agricultureâs (USDA) Trade Mitigation Program, which provides payments to…
Read MoreSussex County Council Adopts 2018 Comprehensive Plan
Sussex County has a newly adopted 2018 Comprehensive Plan. After over two years of meetings, workshops, public hearings and community outreach, the 280-page plan has been adopted by the Sussex County Council with a 4 to 1 vote. Councilman Sam Wilson was the lone ânoâ vote. The plan will guide County officials in decision-making on…
Read MoreMDOT Taking Part in Operation Orange Food Drive in September
The Maryland Department of Transportation (MDOT) today announced the start of Operation Orange Food Drive, a month-long event throughout September in support of the Maryland Food Bankâs Hunger Action Month. Today MDOT business facilities begin collecting food from employees and customers at more than 100 locations throughout Maryland. During the six years that MDOT has…
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