Dinner in the Orchard was held in T.S. Smith & Sons’ peach orchard pavilion with 75 guests attending the Sept. 12 event. Approximately $7,000 was raised to benefit the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford Branch. Seasonal local food was prepared by students from The Culinary School, a culinary arts training program.

Woodbridge FFA students provided lamb and pork for the event. Rachel Driscoll, left, Iva Pritchett and Lauren Rose partake in the festivities. BY DENY HOWETH

Circle C Outfitters provided carriage rides for the guests. John Gallo holds Konner Gallo while Wayne Conner leads Joe through the peach orchards. BY DENY HOWETH

Swing Noteables' trombonist Kay Meade belts out a boogie woogie tune as drummer Arvin Noel looks on. BY DENY HOWETH

Ed Matarrese, director of facilities with Food Bank of Delaware, was host bartender, while Holly Johnson looks on. BY DENY HOWETH