July 11, 2018
The Culinary School builds confidence as well as develops important skills
Kenny was no stranger to the food service industry before he enrolled in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford. This Dover resident worked in fast food kitchens and then found a full-time job at TGI Friday’s. But when a friend told him about opportunity for formal training at The Culinary School, he…
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July 9, 2018
Culinary School Spotlight: Javon Brown
by Ashley Stahmer, Communications Intern Even though Javon Brown has always enjoyed cooking, he didn’t have the chance to turn it into a career until he applied for The Culinary School. He heard of the class through the Department of Corrections’ work release program. Javon’s thankful for the opportunity to expand his cooking skills and…
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July 3, 2018
Culinary School Spotlight: Jasmine Johnson
By Ashley Stahmer, Communications Intern When Jasmine Johnson’s best friend told her about The Culinary School, Jasmine knew she had to apply. Her friend’s cousin had graduated from the program and was grateful for the experience. Jasmine says her friend “loved the look of pride on her cousin’s face. He was just so happy to…
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July 2, 2018
Culinary School Spotlight: Ray Coleman
By Ashley Stahmer, Communications Intern Even though Ray Coleman’s experience in the food industry is limited, cooking was always a part of his family. His brother and uncle are chefs, and Ray is grateful for the personal connections that helped spark his own interest. Like other students in the program, he learned about The Culinary…
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June 27, 2018
Culinary School Spotlight: Marilyn Roman
By Ashley Stahmer, Communications Intern Before applying to The Culinary School, Marilyn Roman was a studio manager for JCPenney’s professional portrait studio. While she liked the artistic aspect of photography, she always knew she wanted to go into the culinary field. She says, “I always loved cooking. I’ve been cooking since I was eight years…
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June 25, 2018
Culinary School Spotlight: Kahlil El Bey
By Ashley Stahmer, Communications Intern For Kahlil El Bey, it hasn’t been an easy road to get where he is today. While he is a certified nurse assistant, he hasn’t been able to complete the exam to become a licensed practical nurse (LPN) due to financial restrictions. He learned of The Culinary School through a…
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June 13, 2018
Culinary School Spotlight: Shavonne Fair
By Ashley Stahmer, Communications Intern With plans to open her own bakery, Shavonne Fair applied to The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. She learned about the program through Delaware WONDER, a job readiness program of Delaware Health and Social Services. While classes for her bachelor’s degree in social work at Delaware State…
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June 12, 2018
Culinary School Spotlight: Alexis Conix
By Ashley Stahmer, Communications Intern Applying to The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware was an easy decision for Alexis Conix. Her mother was a chef, and Alexis is always cooking at home. Her dad is diabetic, so Alexis hopes to learn more cooking skills so she can come up with healthy recipes…
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June 8, 2018
Food Bank partners with Delaware WONDER to provide culinary arts training
Article provided by Delaware WONDER If you are 18 years or older with a high school diploma or GED, if you can pass a criminal background check and random drug tests, and if you are in good health, then you are eligible to apply to The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. But,…
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June 7, 2018
Culinary graduates climbing the ranks at Cocina Lolo
For Andrew Morley (left in photo) and Otis West (right in photo), The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware opened the door to a promising career in the food service industry. Both Culinary School alumni are climbing the ranks at Executive Chef/Owner Bryan Sikora’s Cocina Lolo in Wilmington. Andrew has been working with…
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