June 22, 2016
Culinary School Spotlight: Gerri Hynson
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern Through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program at Delaware’s Department of Social Services, Gerri learned about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. An aspiring business owner, Gerri is excited to use the information gained as a student in order to make her dreams come true. Typically, students who…
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June 20, 2016
Culinary School Spotlight: Akou Kossi
By Joanna Scatasti, Communications Intern Akou is as kindhearted as she is soft-spoken. When asked why she decided to join The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware, she sweetly replied that a friend from Wilmington turned her on to it. When she found out about the opportunity more in depth, she said “hmmm,…
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June 15, 2016
Culinary School Spotlight: Justin Roundtree
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator It might be an understatement to say that Justin Roundtree loves the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School. His enthusiasm for the program resonates both in his voice and his body language: it’s obviously a great fit. Justin is a student in the Milford branch’s inaugural Project WONDER program. Project…
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June 9, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware graduates 11 students from The Culinary School
Eleven students from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware successfully completed the 14-week culinary arts training program and will start on a new career path. The graduates are: Oliver Bowers, James Bungy, Leathia Cooper, Malyka Demby, Ponuriareen Enoch, David Faison, Michael Risbrook, Gennie Tolliver, Joshua Trainer, Tanquia Watson and Otis West. Stone…
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May 24, 2016
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates eighth graduating class at the Milford branch
This morning, the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated the culinary accomplishments of five students from its Culinary School at the Milford Branch. The graduates are: David Cassey, Sarah Pearce, Jesmariely Perez, Eric Roberts and Troy Smith Guest speaker for the occasion was Andrew Feeley, Executive Chef of Bluecoast Seafood Grill. “That eight-inch plate is your…
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May 9, 2016
Culinary Student Spotlight: Josh Trainer
By: Lindsey Hargett, Communications Intern Before Josh Trainer enrolled in The Culinary School, he was hanging out around his house looking for something to spark his passion for cooking. He has always enjoyed cooking, but did not have any professional training. Before entering the food service job market, he had hoped to get certification and…
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March 31, 2016
Alumni Spotlight: Troy Lopez
Troy Lopez graduated from The Culinary School in June 2013. Despite graduating more than three years ago, he continues to play a role in developing current students. Troy visits classes on a frequent basis serving as an alumni guest speaker and mentor, inspiring students to keep moving forward towards success. Troy tells potential students, “Don’t…
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March 25, 2016
Alumni Spotlight: Max Saunders
The Culinary School was the saving grace Max Saunders was looking for. After spending five-and-a-half years in incarceration, Max was ready for a fresh start. He enrolled in The Culinary School and rediscovered his passion for cooking. With The Culinary School’s 14-week training program and ServSafe certification under his belt, Max is now working as…
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March 18, 2016
Culinary Alumni Spotlight: Chaz Smith
Chaz Smith graduated from The Culinary School in Newark last May and has been working hard as a line cook at 6th & Pine, the restaurant located on the second floor at the Christiana Mall Nordstrom store. Employed since July, Chaz may already be up for a promotion to a lead position. “I am just…
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March 11, 2016
Culinary School training sends student on promising career path
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Ask Anthony Leonardi about his work, and he’s all smiles! Anthony is sous chef for Plate Catering, a division of SoDel Concepts corporate family. He’s a graduate of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School at the Milford branch. In fact, in some people’s minds, he would be considered a…
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