June 28, 2022
Food Bank of Delaware offers summer culinary exploration program
The Food Bank of Delaware is currently accepting applications for its Summer Culinary Exploration Program scheduled to begin on Monday, July 25. This special training program offers students ages 16-21…
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May 10, 2022
Culinary Alumni Spotlight: Ny Cunningham
Pictured: Lupo Italian Kitchen Sous Chef Sam “Rusty” Russell and Ny Cunningham We recently caught up with Milford culinary alumna, Ny Cunningham, to see what she’s been up to since…
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March 24, 2022
Eight students start new careers in the culinary field
Tears and cheers filled the room as family, friends, community dignitaries, Food Bank staff, supporters and others joined to celebrate the accomplishments of the combined Newark and Milford culinary classes!…
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February 18, 2022
Culinary training jump starts career
Jacob Armstrong currently works in a kitchen, but wanted to expand his knowledge and skillset to become an asset to his employer. The Culinary School at the Food Bank of…
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February 16, 2022
Laid off; culinary training program opens door to new career opportunities
Like millions of Americans, Jackie Toner was laid off from her job when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. She was employed at a local casino as a craps…
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Culinary training adds professionalism for at-home cook
Three years ago, Cynthia Neal became ill and was no longer able to work. “If I had never gotten ill, I’d still be working,” she points out. After learning online…
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February 7, 2022
Culinary training program provides “grounded” kitchen education
Althea Wilkinson always enjoyed cooking, but wanted to learn more about the process to become more “grounded” in the kitchen. Prior to enrolling in The Culinary School, she was an…
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Culinary School Spotlight: Sarah Salgado
The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware is a family affair for Sarah Salgado. Her uncle, Felix Burgos, graduated from the program in 2018 and is excelling as…
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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…
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January 24, 2022
Culinary School training leverages food passion to professional level
Contact with four friends who completed training at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford piqued Angela Smith’s interest in professional culinary training. But she was hesitant about…
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