October 7, 2022
‘A perfect example . . .’: Culinary School grad earns accolades for work
Pictured: David Cassey and Ashley Cox To say that David Cassey is thriving in the food service industry is an understatement. This young man relishes time spent in the kitchen, the folks he works with, the challenges that accompany being a team player, plus embracing a larger mission of serving his community. David completed his…
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September 15, 2022
Alumni duo run Discover Cafe
Need a new lunch spot? Check out our culinary alumni-run cafe, the Discover Cafe! Our cafe for a cause is located at the Newark facility, and proceeds benefit student scholarships to our culinary training programs. The cafe is run by two program alumni, Kattie Fox (pictured right) and Cynthia Neal (pictured left)! The duo handle…
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August 18, 2022
Summer Culinary Exploration Program students end training on high note
The Newark culinary kitchen erupted with cheers this morning as the accomplishments of seven students were celebrated! The students successfully completed the Food Bank’s four-week Summer Culinary Exploration Program! The graduates were: Billie Cobb, Terry Daise, Aether Maring, Tatiana Murphy, Warren Scott, Savannah Schulte and Christian Smalls. Under the instruction of Executive Chef Tim Hunter…
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August 17, 2022
Summer program offers learning opportunities for students and staff alike
At the Food Bank of Delaware, graduations are always a time for celebration, but today’s Summer Culinary Exploratory Celebration at our Milford branch was a jump-for-joy occasion. Literally! The program marked the culmination of a four-week program with graduation certificates as well as a luncheon for family members and job coaches. The graduates were: Matthew…
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August 4, 2022
Summer Culinary Exploration Training offers taste of food service industry
Students who attend the Summer Culinary Exploration Training Program at the Food Bank of Delaware are offered a real taste of the food service industry during their six-week class which graduates on Aug. 17 and Aug. 18. The Milford and Newark classes already enjoyed a real kitchen experience – making biscuits and cupcakes. Inside our…
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July 7, 2022
Twelve culinary graduates start the summer season with new employment
Cheers filled the room as friends, family members, community dignitaries, Food Bank team members and others joined to celebrate the accomplishments of 12 culinary graduates. This group of students joins more than 800 culinary alumni who have successfully completed the Food Bank of Delaware’s 14-week culinary training program. The gradutes include: Trina Chrisden Bendu Collins…
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June 2, 2022
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates new three new L.O.G.I.C. graduates
The accomplishments of three students who successfully completed the 11-week L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) training program were celebrated this morning at an intimate graduation ceremony. “You can’t get mad at the results you don’t get when you don’t put in the work,” said President and CEO Cathy Kanefsky in remarks to…
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January 26, 2022
‘A springboard to more education’: Desire to learn simmers in student
Vernon Dixon recognized a great opportunity when it appeared on his phone. He already knew that age is no obstacle to self-improvement too. This 65-year-old Dover resident is an enthusiastic student at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford. While he may not have considered entering a career in the food service industry,…
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January 12, 2022
Culinary School student amazed by training, acquiring new skills
Despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and recent Omicron surge, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary Schools continue to provide on-site training. Camden resident Jordan Montanye is excited for an opportunity to learn skills that serve as the foundation for a new career. Even the double-masking protocol doesn’t dampen Jordan’s enthusiasm. “It’s going great,” he said,…
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July 13, 2021
Food Bank of Delaware accepting applications for free employment training
The Food Bank of Delaware announced today that applications are currently being accepted for the organization’s free workforce training program, Delaware Food Works. Classes are available in culinary arts and warehousing/logistics. Culinary classes begin Monday, August 16 at the Food Bank’s Newark and Milford warehouses. Interested students should sign up by Friday, August 6. Logistics/warehouse…
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