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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March 13, 2019
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Lyndon Ramsey
Lyndon Ramsey is thankful for the opportunity to advance his career through the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program at the Food Bank of Delaware. This workforce development program is part of Delaware Food Works, the Food Bank’s workforce development initiative, with training programs in warehousing, food service and agriculture. Lyndon and…
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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 28, 2018
Food Bank of Delaware’s pilot class, L.O.G.I.C., celebrates graduation
Seven students of the pilot class of L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) graduated this morning at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Newark warehouse. This first class was made possible thanks to funding from the Delaware Department of Labor’s TRAIN grant. The graduates include: Jessica Deery, Jessica Elvey, Amber Felts, Tanisha Gibson, Andrea…
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November 19, 2018
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Tanisha Gibson
The pilot class of L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) graduates next week. It’s hard to believe the 11-week training program is almost over! Thanks to funding through the Delaware Department of Labor’s TRAIN grant, seven students will graduate next week with the skills and knowledge needed to land a new career in…
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October 31, 2018
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Eiron Watson
When Eiron Watson learned about L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) through a presentation at Career TEAM she was “intrigued” and decided to enroll, especially since tuition was covered thanks to the Delaware Department of Labor’s TRAIN grant. L.O.G.I.C. is the newest training program under the Food Bank of Delaware’s workforce development initiative,…
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