September 15, 2017
Golfers bask in sunshine at fourth annual Food Bank golf tournament
For the fourth year in a row, golfers were greeted by sunny blue skies at the Food Bank of Delaware’s annual golf tournament held at Fieldstone Golf Club in Greenville on Monday, September 11. Twenty-two foursomes rounded out this year’s field of golfers. Spearheaded by Kevin Davies, co-owner of Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant, this…
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September 14, 2017
Barclays presents $125,000 to Food Bank of Delaware at Culinary School graduation
As part of the graduation celebration of the 49th and 50th classes of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware, Barclays presented a check for $125,000 to help support the Food Bank’s culinary workforce development program. Funding will support student scholarships to The Culinary School, the Food Bank’s alumni-run food cart and the…
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September 12, 2017
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates accomplishments of 15th graduating class at the Milford Branch
It was a small, yet mighty class. Two members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the 15th class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility. The graduates are Victoria Ludwig and Meg Thompson. Both students are already employed at Harrington Raceway & Casino…
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Chase volunteers pack 27,000 meals to help fight senior hunger
As part of the 2017 Summer of Service to Seniors, a partnership between the AARP Foundation and AARP Credit Card from Chase, more than 400 Chase volunteers gathered last Wednesday at the bank’s Walnut Street location in Wilmington to pack 27,000 meals for Delaware seniors at risk of hunger. A rainy afternoon did not put…
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Perfect evening for the 2017 Dinner in the Orchard; another success
Everyone agreed we could not have ordered better fall weather for our annual Dinner in the Orchard! Thanks to T.S. Smith & Sons, our sponsors, local growers and businesses, and those who attended, this year’s Dinner in the Orchard on Sept. 7 was a sell-out success! In keeping with tradition, the al fresco dining event…
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August 23, 2017
‘Life changing’: Culinary School opens career doors, builds friendships
Eric Roberts is a man of few words, but he’s focused, very focused, on his work. Eric is lead line cook at Lefty’s Alley’s & Eats, an upscale destination bowling alley, arcade and restaurant near Lewes, and he also cooks at the Crooked Hammock in Lewes. This 2016 graduate of the Food Bank of Delaware’s…
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August 18, 2017
Culinary School Spotlight: Crystal Tucker
Crystal Tucker learned about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware through the Delaware WONDER program. Delaware WONDER (Work Opportunity Networks to Develop Employment Readiness) is led by Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Social Services (DHSS), which administers the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Program in Delaware. It offers targeted career…
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August 17, 2017
Coverdale Crossroads: A look at rural poverty
Southern Delaware is known for its scenic – and upscale – resorts where million dollar homes have become the norm, and where exclusive – and expensive – dining opportunities abound. Yet not quite 30 miles west of Lewes is a community that has been mired in poverty for decades, but it’s hidden behind cornfields and…
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August 16, 2017
Culinary School Spotlight: Romario Brown
Born and raised in Jamaica, twenty-one-year-old Romario moved to America with his family just over four months ago. Back in Jamaica, he held a job as a cook and an employee in a guest house. Cooking has always been a passion. Before enrolling in The Culinary School, he helped friends with odd jobs including catering….
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August 15, 2017
Culinary School provides opportunity to start over in life
For students enrolled in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School, the training program provides the opportunity to learn new skills, gain professional credentials, and land a job in the field. For most, it is also about making a fresh start in life. Victoria, a Felton resident, is no exception. She enrolled in the program…
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