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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May 7, 2015
Thirteen students graduate from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware
This morning we celebrated the accomplishments of the 39th graduating class of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. Despite challenges, the 13 graduates persevered in order to successfully complete the 14-week training program. Elaine Archangelo, Director of Delaware Social Services, provided inspiring keynote remarks for the morning ceremony. “Food service is an…
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May 6, 2015
Culinary internship is a win-win for all
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator The kitchen at Abbott’s Grill is bustling during lunch time. No surprises here because the dining room at the Milford restaurant looks nearly full. Back in the kitchen, Eugene Pennewell and Erick Smith, students with the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford, are learning the tricks of the…
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April 17, 2015
Annual dinner showcases culinary students, thanks top supporters and friends
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator It goes without saying that the Food Bank of Delaware’s Annual Dinner is regarded as a special evening. The event is our opportunity to honor and thank those who support our mission. Thursday evening’s banquet at our Milford site exceeded any expectations. Tim Hunter, chef instructor, and his nine Culinary…
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April 13, 2015
Newest staff member renews Food Bank connections
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Ellen Roland is the new Culinary School program manager for the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford branch. Although she’s new to the position, she is not unfamiliar with the Food Bank. She brings a wealth of experience, including one that’s unique: she is a graduate of the program as well….
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February 24, 2015
Culinary Student Spotlight: Andre Coston
The Newark culinary class is currently in week five of fourteen, but student Andre Coston is already looking forward to his two-week internship starting in week 12 and full-time employment upon graduation. After being laid off from his position at a local nonprofit as an assistant clinician, Andre learned about the training opportunity through the…
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February 23, 2015
Become ServSafe® Certified at the Food Bank of Delaware
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Starting last month, the Food Bank of Delaware began offering ServSafe® food manager training to the general public. It’s the first time the instructor-led program has been provided for students not enrolled in The Culinary School. The second of 12 classes was held today at the Milford facility. Offered in both English and…
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January 8, 2015
Thirteen students graduate from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware
Thirteen students will begin 2015 with careers in the food industry after successfully completing our 14-week culinary arts training program. Fourteen weeks of hands-on culinary training culminated today with a graduation ceremony held at our Newark facility. Under the instruction of Chef Instructor Sean McNeice, students have developed proper knife handling techniques, had the opportunity…
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