April 25, 2024
New beginnings for 13 graduates
This morning, we celebrated the accomplishments of 13 students who successfully completed our culinary and warehousing/logistics training programs. The students started the training program in January and for the past 14 weeks they overcame adversity to meet their personal goals of finishing the program. Executive Chef Tim Hunter encouraged the graduates to keep moving forward. “We…
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April 9, 2024
Serious industrial accident, student looks at bright future
It’s pretty obvious that Dawson is enjoying L.O.G.I.C. training at the Food Bank of Delaware’s new Milford facility. He always greets everyone with a smile and a friendly wave – everyday! Dawson’s part of the first class in Milford, and he’ll graduate in May. He’s been sending out resumes’ and planning for a bright, productive…
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Culinary training provides hope for mom and her children
Kyrie, a Rehoboth Beach resident, says she always had an interest in cooking, but never thought about a career in the food service industry until her mother saw a social media post about the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School. Kyrie says she did a bit of research on our web site then thought “Let…
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December 21, 2023
Graduates end 2023 with promising new careers
This morning we celebrated the accomplishments of 22 students who successfully completed our culinary and warehousing/logistics training programs! The graduates expressed their gratitude for the opportunity to participate in these life-changing programs. They include: Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control (L.O.G.I.C.) Deborah Bridgeford Joan Brown Brandon Evans Kendrick Miller Linnon Mills Jayvon Moore Jadon…
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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 18, 2023
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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October 30, 2023
Kitchen School grad defies challenges: goals drive passion to succeed
To say Janelle West enjoys and appreciates her job as a prep cook at The Clubhouse at Baywood is an understatement. “I just love it here.” was her greeting. West is a July graduate of The Kitchen School at the Food Bank of Delaware, a member of the inaugural class at the Milford facility. The…
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September 1, 2023
‘A lifeline for me . . . ‘: HOPES program provides help, support, and hope
When Clarissa Haglid stepped up to the podium at the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation’s Hospitality/Pathways Conference last month in Washington, D.C., she represented the Food Bank of Delaware, the Delaware Restaurant Association (DRA) . . . and a lot more. She literally became the face of hope at the HOPES (Hospitality Opportunities For People…
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August 24, 2023
Food Bank of Delaware culinary training program offers second chances
What an inspiring day at the Food Bank of Delaware! The accomplishments of nine students from our Culinary School were celebrated this morning at a graduation ceremony. The graduates served as a reminder that it’s never too late to pursue one’s passion. The ceremony marked not only their culinary achievements but was also a celebration…
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August 16, 2023
L.O.G.I.C Spotlight: Tejinder Singh
By Isheta Kulshreshtha, Bank of America Student Leader Tejinder Singh, a spirited 59 year old, has embarked on a remarkable journey of discovery and skill-building through the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing, Inventory Control) program at the Food Bank of Delaware. This program has provided Tejinder with an opportunity to learn new skills, contribute to…
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