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…
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December 19, 2023
Graduation gets emotional – in a good way; pass the tissues
Happy tears flowed this morning at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Class of 2023 Milford Culinary School graduation. This eight-member class will go down in history as the 37th – and final class – to graduate from the Mattlind Drive facility. Grand opening ceremonies for the Food Bank’s new 70,000- square-foot facility at 102 Delaware…
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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…
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Who is happier? Our Kitchen School grad or his employer?
It might sound trite, but it’s true: Working in the kitchen at Harrington Raceway & Casino has proved to be a win-win arrangement for David Giblin and his employer. David is a graduate of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Kitchen School, a 12-week food service training program designed for adults with disabilities. To say that…
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December 5, 2023
Meet the 302 Food Rescue Crew: Margaret
Margaret, a North Wilmington resident, is somewhat new to the 302 Food Rescue Crew , but she describes volunteering as fun. “It gives me purpose,” she said. Margaret, who says she’s “recently disabled and retired.” She learned about this volunteering opportunity from a magazine she picked up at the Helen Graham Cancer Center where she…
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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…
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Home delivery is a lifeline for Delmar neighbor
The Food Bank of Delaware’s home delivery program is literally a lifeline for some of our neighbors. Ted, for example, lives in Delmar at the southern-most state border. He’s in his 40s, and is unable to drive. Even with a loving family and friends for support, he has limited access to food, and he’s very…
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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…
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November 29, 2023
Kitchen School grads inspire family, friends, teachers
Today was a day of celebration at the Food Bank of Delaware in Newark. Graduation ceremonies for students who have completed The Kitchen School featured all the pomp and circumstances associated with a significant occasion: certificates, speeches, applause, a few tears of joy – and lunch. The graduates are: Raymond Aborn, Kirub Alemeshet, Nazim Bailey, Ryan Beckman, Jabree Brown, Olivia Brown,…
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