December 23, 2015
2015 Year in Review
It doesn’t seem too long ago that we were putting together our 2014 Year in Review. The year has certainly flown by, and we are proud to say that we’ve had another successful year filled with accomplishments to help meet the needs of Delawareans at risk of hunger. While we would have liked to close…
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December 22, 2015
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates seventh graduating class at the Milford branch
Five students from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware will end 2015 with careers in the food service industry after successfully completing the 14-week training program. A graduation program was held this morning at the organization’s Milford branch. The graduates are: Carlos Bowne, Bernard Harris Jr., Johnnie Harris, Frances Robinson and Antonio…
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November 24, 2015
Culinary Student Spotlight: Jeremy
By John Esposito, Communications Intern Jeremy Robinson had no uncertainties about applying to The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. His friend had a positive experience and successfully completed the 14-week training program. Not only did Jeremy’s friend enjoy the program and find meaningful mentors through Chef Instructors Tim Hunter and Sean McNeice, but he…
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November 20, 2015
Culinary Student Shares his Accomplishments and Passions
By John Esposito, Communications Intern With two accomplished chef instructors, internship opportunities at some of Delaware’s best restaurants and job placement assistance, it is no surprise that residents across Delaware apply to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School. To date, more than 450 students have graduated from the Delaware Department of Education certified trade…
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November 6, 2015
Culinary School student finds unexpected rewards, satisfaction
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Not long after The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware’s seventh class started in September, Frances Robinson quietly distinguished herself as a shining star. The 26-year-old Harrington resident, a graduate of Lake Forest High School, admits she was a bit apprehensive about immersing herself into the 14-week training course….
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October 20, 2015
Culinary Alumni Spotlight: Ernest Morris
By John Esposito, Communications Intern When we were children many of us had dreams of becoming firefighters, astronauts or the President of the United States. However, many of us never pursued our passions that were once strong enough to put a smile on anyone’s face when we talked about our dreams. What stopped us from…
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Culinary Graduate Spotlight: Hassan Amenu-El
Hassan Amenu-El was literally a standout in the Food Bank of Delaware’s sixth class at The Culinary School in Milford. First, it’s hard not to notice that he towered head and shoulders above his classmates, so at 6 foot, 7 inches tall he’s used to being asked about his height. He takes queries with a…
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September 11, 2015
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates 40th graduating class
Today was a proud day for all of us at the Food Bank of Delaware! We celebrated the accomplishments of the 40th class of The Culinary School! Despite challenges and obstacles, six students completed the 14-week training program. A crowd of almost 100 was on hand to congratulate the students for their perseverance. Tanya Warner,…
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September 1, 2015
Culinary School graduates encouraged to continue their hard work
Seven members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the sixth class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility. The graduates are: Hassan Amenu-El, Benjamin Beyer, Timothy E. Daniels, Vincent L. Davis, Katie Pettee-Fongeallaz, Marquis Johnson and John Shatesky. Chad Robinson, Milford Branch Director,…
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July 8, 2015
‘Life changing:’ Student describes TCS experiences
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator John, a student at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford, calls his experience here “life changing.” The 18-year-old Dover resident is already employed at a fast food chain, but he says he is learning something important and useful every day in the hopes of growing his career….
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