April 25, 2024
New beginnings for 13 graduates
This morning, we celebrated the accomplishments of 13 students who successfully completed our culinary and warehousing/logistics training programs. The students started the training program in January and for the past 14 weeks they overcame adversity to meet their personal goals of finishing the program. Executive Chef Tim Hunter encouraged the graduates to keep moving forward. “We…
Read More
April 9, 2024
Serious industrial accident, student looks at bright future
It’s pretty obvious that Dawson is enjoying L.O.G.I.C. training at the Food Bank of Delaware’s new Milford facility. He always greets everyone with a smile and a friendly wave – everyday! Dawson’s part of the first class in Milford, and he’ll graduate in May. He’s been sending out resumes’ and planning for a bright, productive…
Read More
March 13, 2024
L.O.G.I.C Student Spotlight: John Strawbridge
By Gabby Fernandez, Communications Intern Since January, John and his classmates have been training in the Food Bank’s Newark warehouse learning the ins and outs of the operations/logistics field. They learn warehouse machinery and have an opportunity to earn four certifications including Certified Logistics Associate and Certified Logistics Technician credentials from the Manufacturing Skills Standards…
Read More
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Stanley Gatewood
By Gabby Fernandez, Communications Intern Stanley and his fellow L.O.G.I.C. classmates are just weeks away from completing their program at the Food Bank! Since January, students have been undergoing hands-on training in the Newark warehouse, gaining valuable experience in operations and logistics. They’ve become proficient in operating warehouse machinery and have the chance to earn…
Read More
December 21, 2023
Graduates end 2023 with promising new careers
This morning we celebrated the accomplishments of 22 students who successfully completed our culinary and warehousing/logistics training programs! The graduates expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to participate in these life-changing programs. They include: Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control (L.O.G.I.C.) Deborah Bridgeford Joan Brown Brandon Evans Kendrick Miller Linnon Mills Jayvon Moore Jadon…
Read More
December 20, 2023
L.O.G.I.C. Spotlight: Jahmar Williams
Jahmar Williams and his fellow L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) classmates graduate from the 14-week training program tomorrow! Since October, Jahmar and his classmates have been training in the Food Bank’s Newark warehouse learning the ins and outs of the operations/logistics field. They learned warehouse machinery and had an opportunity to earn…
Read More
December 18, 2023
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Leroy Sims
Leroy Sims and his L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) classmates graduate from the 14-week training program on Thursday! Since October, Leroy and his classmates have been training in the Food Bank’s Newark warehouse learning the ins and outs of the operations/logistics field. They learn warehouse machinery and have an opportunity to earn…
Read More
November 30, 2023
L.O.G.I.C. Spotlight: Deborah
Deborah and her L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) are weeks away from celebrating their graduation from the program! Since October, students have been training in the Food Bank’s Newark warehouse learning the ins and outs of the operations/logistics field. They learn warehouse machinery and have an opportunity to earn four certifications including…
Read More
L.O.G.I.C. Spotlight: Joan Brown
Joan Brown and her L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) classmates are just weeks away from graduating! It’s been a fulfilling experience for Joan so far. Before enrolling in the program, Joan was a caretaker for children. She learned about L.O.G.I.C. through a flyer; she has always been interested in learning to operate a…
Read More
September 21, 2023
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates L.O.G.I.C. graduates
Congratulations to the Food Bank of Delaware’s latest L.O.G.I.C. class! We celebrated the success of six graduates on Wednesday. They are: Francine Butler Daunte Frazier Frederick Herbert Michael Neal Brandon Sheats Tejinder Singh Keynote speaker Colleen Morrone, President and Chief Executive Officer of Goodwill of Delaware and Delaware County provided inspiring keynote remarks to the…
Read More