April 12, 2019
Culinary School provides career training, caring role models
Thanks to The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware, Dale Coston Jr. is almost ready to move forward in the food-service industry. The 32-year-old Frederica resident has completed 12 weeks of classroom and basic kitchen training at the Milford branch, and he started a two-week work experience at a new restaurant. On April…
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March 21, 2019
Culinary School creates positive experiences for Dover resident
For Jerry Soriano, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School has been much more than attending classes and going to school; it is one of the most positive experiences in his life. When this Dover resident first learned about the Culinary School in Milford, he had a part-time job and was attending Delaware Tech’s Terry…
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February 25, 2019
Joyful culinary grad spreads positivity and love for cooking
There’s been much talk lately about sparking joy. Jasmine Johnson is someone who sparks joy. She lights up the room with her excitement and love for life. Since graduating from The Culinary School in August 2018, Jasmine has been sparking joy for her co-workers at Aramark. Immediately upon graduation, she landed full-time employment with Aramark…
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January 18, 2019
Culinary Alumni Spotlight: Romario Brown
Romario Brown moved to the United States two years ago from Jamaica. One of the first things he did when he moved was enroll in The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. Since graduating in September 2017, he has worked at a few places, including Bertucci’s, where he has been for eight months…
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December 13, 2018
Eighteen students graduate from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware
They came from all walks of life, but left with a new common bond – a passion for cooking and feeding people. Eighteen students successfully completed the Food Bank of Delaware’s 14-week training program, The Culinary School. Their accomplishments were celebrated this morning at a commencement ceremony. The graduates were: Phyllis Boone, Troy Brown, Marilyn…
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December 12, 2018
11 students to end 2018 with new careers
Eleven students of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements yesterday during a graduation ceremony for the 22nd and 23rd class at the Food Bank’s Milford site. The graduates were: Felix Burgos, Terrance Fletcher, Hope Garner, Terron Handy, LasheataHarmon, Ivana Nock, Penny Porter, Msaon Shulties, Deshawn Simmons, GeraldineWhite and Lakesha…
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November 29, 2018
Mother, daughter-in-law duo attend culinary class together
It’s not often that the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School draws students to class who have prior connections. Geraldine White and her daughter-in-law, Ivana Nock, both Bridgeville residents, decided to sign up for the program at the Milford site in September. They are nearing the final weeks of the 14-week training program, working at…
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November 5, 2018
Milton resident learns new skills, lands job through Culinary School
Lakesha Williams personifies that old adage that when one door closes, a window opens. After the Milton resident faced a lay off from a plant, she applied for temporary Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP/ formerly food stamps) benefits from the state. Her social worker suggested Lakesha consider the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School, a…
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October 30, 2018
Culinary School Student Spotlight: Kiana Oaddams
Cooking is one of Kiana Oaddams’ passions. She learned about The Culinary School through her mom, and one-hundred percent of Kiana’s tuition is covered thanks to the Delaware Department of Labor. She was “very excited” to learn about the opportunity. Now in her ninth week of class, Kiana is applying what she’s learning at The…
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October 29, 2018
Culinary School Student Spotlight: Darren Durant
At 55 years of age, Darren Durant is proof that it’s never too late to pursue your passion. A registered Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Darren is using the training he’s receiving at The Culinary School to combine his love for caring and cooking. He learned about the program through a flyer on the bulletin board…
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