July 26, 2023
Culinary School Spotlight: Tyrone Martin
By Isheta Kulshreshtha, Bank of America Student Leader From the heart of Dover, Delaware, Tyrone Martin, aged 38, found himself with a desire to enhance his skills in the kitchen….
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Culinary School Spotlight: Thaighler Adkins
By Rebekah Cheong, Bank of America Student Leader Thaighler Adkins (31) is planning on keeping her culinary passions at the forefront, grateful for all the doors the Food Bank has…
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Culinary School Spotlight: Stephanas Stratton
By Rebekah Cheong, Bank of America Student Leader From Virginia to Delaware, Stephanas Stratton (23) wants to share his passion by cooking for others – cooking skills he has learned…
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Culinary School Spotlight: Rae’sheed Deshields
By Matthew Onyango, Bank of America Student Leader Rae’sheed’s journey in the culinary world began at the young age of 22 when his passion for cooking led him to the…
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From Incarceration to Inspiration: Clarissa’s Journey of Redemption and Empowerment
By Laasya Gadde, Bank of America Student Leader In a world where second chances are often elusive, Clarissa story shines as a testament to the transformative power of education and…
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July 25, 2023
The Kitchen School: ‘A great program for people like me . . . ‘
For Cassie Dickey, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Kitchen School was so much more than an opportunity to learn basic culinary skills, and that’s not to diminish the value of…
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June 7, 2023
Kitchen School Spotlight: David Giblin
Dover resident David Giblin is enjoying his Kitchen School experience. “I love it here,” he said. Why? “I’m learning new things in the kitchen,” he added. In addition, he’s developed…
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Kitchen School Spotlight: Kayla Strohmeyer
Meet Kayla Strohmeyer! Last week she was the friendly hostess for an on-site buffet prepared and served by students from our Kitchen School in Milford! This week is even more…
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May 15, 2023
‘I’m confident.’ Deaf student leads Kitchen School classmates
LaShaunda Tingle’s (pictured left) smile lights up a room. She exudes a humble confidence. “That’s me. That’s who I am,” she signs, and Mona, her interpreter, speaks the words. A…
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May 10, 2023
Seven students embark on new culinary careers
Bright smiles filled the room this morning for the second graduating class of The Kitchen School, a culinary training program for adults with intellectual disabilities. This class affectionately referred to…
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