July 31, 2024
L.O.G.I.C. class leads to exciting new career: ship controller
When Shawn Garrett signed up for the first L.O.G.I.C. class offered at the Food Bank of Delaware’ s new Milford facility, his goal wasn’t specifically to work in a warehouse. “I was almost desperate,” said the 56-year-old Rehoboth-area resident. He needed a job. The career editor was downsized during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he moved…
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Rising Above: Dreama’s Journey from Addiction to Hope
“My name is Dreama, and I’m a grateful recovering addict,” she begins, her voice steady and filled with a newfound strength. Dreama’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and the power of community support. Dreama’s battle with addiction spanned 30 years and stemmed from profound personal losses. “I lost my whole family,” she shares, her…
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From student chef to restaurant co-owner: A Culinary School success story
Sarah Fleetwood is a Culinary School success story. She began her food service career 15 years ago as an employee of the Blue Crab Grill; the seafood restaurant has been a Newark dining destination for 25 years. Early on in her career she knew the restaurant industry was her passion. She had higher aspirations and…
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July 23, 2024
Training teaches skills, offers sense of optimism
Back in the spring, an email from the Food Bank of Delaware piqued Demetrius Harris’ attention. At the time, he was self-employed as a home-improvement contractor toying with the idea of changing careers. The email about free workforce training –specifically focused on warehousing and logistics – caught his attention. Now that his daughter turned 10,…
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Culinary Spotlight: Chad Hart
By Haasini Potluri, Bank of America Student Leader For Chad Hart, cooking is a passion that he was afraid to pursue. “I’ve always wanted to work in the restaurant business, but I never had the guts,” he explained. “I didn’t think I could handle it.” When he saw a flyer for the Food Bank’s Culinary…
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July 17, 2024
L.O.G.I.C Spotlight: Donte Brown
By Haasini Potluri, Bank of America Student Leader Donte Brown is one of 11 students currently enrolled in the L.O.G.I.C program – a certified trade school by the Delaware Department of Education that prepares students for careers in warehousing and logistics. Students receive training on various warehouse machinery and earn four certifications including Certified Logistics…
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June 25, 2024
Food Bank of Delaware Announces New Board Members
The Food Bank of Delaware announced two new board members and its officers for the 2025 fiscal year. New board members are: Mark Feinour, Executive Director of Support Services, Bank of America Dj Silicato, Executive Director of Food and Beverage Services, Harrington Raceway and Casino Executive Committee members for the upcoming year are: Steve Thompson,…
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June 24, 2024
Culinary Alumnus thriving in restaurant career
To say that Culinary School alumnus Leroy Dixon is thriving in his culinary career at the Middletown Crooked Hammock is an understatement. Since graduating from our 14-week culinary training program in June 2021, Leroy has been working hard. Before enrolling in the training program, Leroy never imagined working in a kitchen; he had never cooked…
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June 13, 2024
As advocates for people with disabilities, we spoke nationally
Our Chief Impact Officer, along with two executives representing Harrington Raceway & Casino, presented as workplace advocates for adults with disabilities at the 2024 National Restaurant Association Show on May 20 in Chicago. Anna McDermott, Chief Impact Officer; Hank Rosenberg, COO of Hospitality at Harrington Raceway & Casino; and DJ Silicato, Executive Director of Food…
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June 10, 2024
UD grad students partner with Food Bank on cultural foods project
The Food Bank of Delaware’s Nutrition team is partnering with University of Delaware graduate Nutrition Program & Planning graduate students in an ongoing project to help our neighbors living with food insecurity have access to food that aligns with cultural and religious preferences. Six students presented the Cultural Foods Project, the semester’s community needs assessment…
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