November 27, 2019
Culinary School Spotlight: Nathaniel Frisby
Nathaniel Frisby recently graduated from high school and learned about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware through his mom. He admits that culinary school was something he wanted to do when he was younger, but was apprehensive about going back to school. Thanks to the 14-week Delaware Food Works culinary training program,…
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November 26, 2019
Culinary School Spotlight: Kelly Otto
Kelly Otto and her Delaware Food Works Culinary School classmates started their two-week paid work experience yesterday. She has already landed employment with High Five Hospitality’s Limestone BBQ and Bourbon and the Stone Balloon Ale House! Kelly and her classmates have spent the past 12 weeks learning the ins and outs of the food service…
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November 25, 2019
7th annual gala will help feed children
Thanks to the generosity of the Harry K Foundation, two new school pantries opened recently: one in the Charlton School – Caesar Rodney School District – and the other in Milton Elementary School – Cape Henlopen School District. That brings the total to 44 Harry K-sponsored pantries statewide in partnership with the Food Bank of…
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November 20, 2019
Ten graduates celebrate completion of L.O.G.I.C. training program
This morning was full of pride as we celebrated the accomplishments of 10 graduates of our L.O.G.I.C. program! L.O.G.I.C. stands for Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control, and for the past 11 weeks, students have been learning the ins and outs of the warehousing/logistics industry, including how to properly use equipment like fork lifts,…
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November 19, 2019
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Jacquill Stovall
Jacquill Stovall and nine of his L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) classmates will graduate from the 11-week logistics/operations training program tomorrow. This Delaware Food Works training program at the Food Bank of Delaware has been incredibly helpful for Jacquill. “I found out about the program through a job counselor,” he explains. “I…
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November 13, 2019
Perdue Presents New Refrigerated Truck to Food Bank of Delaware
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…
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November 7, 2019
Culinary Alumni Spotlight: Sade Tatman
Sade Tatman graduated from the Delaware Food Works Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware just four months ago and has already been promoted at the Restaurant Associates-run corporate cafeteria at JPMorgan Chase’s Stanton campus. Sade impressed her supervisor, Executive Chef Kyle Dailey, from the moment she started her two-week work experience. “I can…
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November 1, 2019
Culinary School offers student hope
Students come to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Delaware Food Works Culinary School seeking a new career opportunity, but they are frequently surprised that The Culinary School opens the door not only to a job, but also self confidence and more. It’s not uncommon that students, in their graduation remarks, describe the program as life-changing….
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October 31, 2019
Meet Andy: A Healthy Pantry Center Story
Individuals and families who visit the Healthy Pantry Center (HPC) in Newark come from all walks of life and experience a variety of challenges. A common thread that unites them – all clients who visit the Healthy Pantry Center are treated with respect and dignity. Andy comes to the HPC to pick up groceries for…
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October 29, 2019
Dash In Convenience Stores and Tyson Foods Unite to Fight Hunger in Delaware
On Monday, October 28, Dash In, a Wills Group company, partnered with its supplier, Tyson Foods, to donate 36,000 pounds of chicken to the Food Bank of Delaware, a statewide nonprofit working to ensure a community free of hunger. With more than 50 locations in the Mid-Atlantic region, Dash In’s mission is to fuel the…
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