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…
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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…
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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….
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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…
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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…
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August 14, 2017
Chesapeake Utilities epitomizes volunteer spirit, commitment
At the Food Bank of Delaware, we always say – and we mean it – “Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization.” Last year, we had 16,348 volunteer…
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August 10, 2017
Summer culinary program culminates with ceremony, celebratory brunch
A celebratory ceremony and brunch was held today for the Summer 2017 Pre-Employment Transition Services Culinary Career Exploration Program at the Food Bank of Delaware in Milford. The program was…
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August 9, 2017
Vocal artist finds joy, expression in exploring culinary profession
It’s probably safe to say that Meg is the first professional opera singer who has also trained at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford. She is a…
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August 8, 2017
Migrating to the Kitchen Day yields tasty meals, learning opportunities
Monday, Aug. 7 was a very busy day in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford Branch Culinary School kitchen. It was Migrating to the Kitchen Day for students enrolled in…
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August 7, 2017
Despite struggles, Grand mom to six perseveres
The saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” could not ring more true for Clissita, a 53-year-old resident of Newark and grand mom to six boys. All of the…
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