November 6, 2015
Culinary School student finds unexpected rewards, satisfaction
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Not long after The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware’s seventh class started in September, Frances Robinson quietly distinguished herself as a shining star. The 26-year-old Harrington resident, a graduate of Lake Forest High School, admits she was a bit apprehensive about immersing herself into the 14-week training course….
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October 20, 2015
Culinary Alumni Spotlight: Ernest Morris
By John Esposito, Communications Intern When we were children many of us had dreams of becoming firefighters, astronauts or the President of the United States. However, many of us never pursued our passions that were once strong enough to put a smile on anyone’s face when we talked about our dreams. What stopped us from…
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Culinary Graduate Spotlight: Hassan Amenu-El
Hassan Amenu-El was literally a standout in the Food Bank of Delaware’s sixth class at The Culinary School in Milford. First, it’s hard not to notice that he towered head and shoulders above his classmates, so at 6 foot, 7 inches tall he’s used to being asked about his height. He takes queries with a…
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September 11, 2015
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates 40th graduating class
Today was a proud day for all of us at the Food Bank of Delaware! We celebrated the accomplishments of the 40th class of The Culinary School! Despite challenges and obstacles, six students completed the 14-week training program. A crowd of almost 100 was on hand to congratulate the students for their perseverance. Tanya Warner,…
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September 1, 2015
Culinary School graduates encouraged to continue their hard work
Seven members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the sixth class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility. The graduates are: Hassan Amenu-El, Benjamin Beyer, Timothy E. Daniels, Vincent L. Davis, Katie Pettee-Fongeallaz, Marquis Johnson and John Shatesky. Chad Robinson, Milford Branch Director,…
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July 8, 2015
‘Life changing:’ Student describes TCS experiences
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator John, a student at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford, calls his experience here “life changing.” The 18-year-old Dover resident is already employed at a fast food chain, but he says he is learning something important and useful every day in the hopes of growing his career….
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June 18, 2015
Culinary Student Spotlight: Tonja Scott
Tonja Scott graduated with the 39th class of The Culinary School back in January. After successfully completing the program, she got right to work at Four Points by Sheraton in Newark as a line cook. She accepted employment so quickly that she was not able to attend the January graduation ceremony because she was working….
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June 2, 2015
Culinary Student Alumni Spotlight: Rory Price
The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware has been credited for impacting many lives, especially Rory Price’s. Rory graduated with class 37 in September 2014. Since graduation, he has been flourishing as an employee at Desserts By Dana in Newark. Rory is perfecting his baking craft by doing a little bit of everything….
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May 15, 2015
Culinary grad embraces opportunity in elite new restaurant
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator There’s a new kid on the block in the heart of this resort’s upscale dining scene. Di Febo’s, A Modern Italian Grill, now anchors the corner of First and Baltimore avenues. Maybe it’s not correct to say new, because DiFebo’s menu has earned a reputation for upscale fare since 1989…
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May 8, 2015
Graduates express gratitude, move on toward success
Eleven members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the fifth class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility Students in this class represented a community partnership with at-risk populations from the Sussex Community Corrections’ Sussex Work Release Center. Of the 11 students, nine…
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