February 2, 2017
Fourteen students complete Food Bank of Delaware culinary training program
Despite challenges and hardship like incarceration, hearing impairment, career transition and more, 14 students from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware persevered to complete a 14-week culinary arts training program. Ten of these graduates already have employment lined up. Their accomplishments were celebrated this morning at a graduation ceremony. The graduates include:…
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February 1, 2017
Culinary Partner Spotlight: Deerfield
The success of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware is dependent on not only our committed instructors/program managers, donors, community partners and students, but the food service partners who give our students an opportunity to thrive in this growing employment sector. Deerfield in Newark is one of many partners committed to hiring…
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January 31, 2017
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates 10 students at culinary graduation
Ten members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for 12th class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility. The graduates were: Justin Battaglino, Paul Bennett, Honie Cadle, Aubrey Garcia, Marcus Miller, Donta Mitchell, Michelle Nichols, Nitza Valderrama, Anthony White, and Richard Zareo. Milford Elks…
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January 30, 2017
St. John’s pantry offers staples, sometimes more
Food pantries can be a busy place, and not surprisingly, they rely on a committed team of volunteers to serve the people who rely on them. The pantry at St. John’s Catholic Church in Milford is no exception. It’s open from 10 a.m. until noon on Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Managers Grace and Tom Greenlee…
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January 27, 2017
Student finds career path at The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware
Kayla Reddick is hoping to follow in her parent’s footsteps. Both have spent their careers working as chefs. After holding multiple jobs since graduating high school in 2007, she decided it was time to pursue a career. “I didn’t consider it [cooking] as a career until I tried everything else and it wasn’t working,” she…
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January 26, 2017
Harrington Raceway & Casino proves to be key culinary partner
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Last month, Executive Director of Food & Beverage at Harrington Raceway & Casino DJ Silicato was guest speaker for the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School’s graduation ceremony. His presence and commitment to the Food Bank symbolize just one part in the network of corporate partnerships that the Food Bank…
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January 25, 2017
Quitting is not an option for Newark culinary student
Dana Richards is passionate about cooking. She heard about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware through a friend. Hoping to advance in the food service industry, Dana applied. For the past four years she has worked at Buffalo Wild Wings where she is a certified trainer and a server. “There was a…
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January 24, 2017
Culinary student takes skills from the streets to kitchen
Like many current classmates and past graduates, Jameel Webster learned about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware thanks to a flyer hanging on the bulletin board at the Plummer Center, the Department of Corrections work release center in Wilmington. Prior to being incarcerated, Jameel worked several janitorial jobs, but he admits that…
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January 23, 2017
Culinary student focused on better life for self and family
Despite past mistakes, Tony Ferrell is focused on creating a better life for both himself and his five-year-old daughter. He learned about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware through his case worker at Delaware Social Services. The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware is one of three tracks offered through Delaware…
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Albertsons Companies Foundation and Entertainment Industry Foundation Awards $4.6 Million to Fund 110 Nationwide Programs
The Albertsons Companies Foundation, doing business as The Safeway Foundation, and the Entertainment Industry Foundation (EIF) announced that Hunger Is, their joint charitable program designed to raise awareness and funds to end childhood hunger in America, awarded over $4.6 million to fund 110 programs that aim to feed hungry children living in neighborhoods throughout the…
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