Stories for The Kitchen School

Congratulations to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford Kitchen School Class of 2024 graduates! Ceremonies for the class were held Wednesday, Aug. 28 at our new Milford facility. The graduates were Robert Campbell, Angelo Carannante, Luis Gonzalez, Malori Hitchens, Tyrell Joseph, Tatiana Martinez-Figueroa, Toniesha Parks, Shane Schirling, and Tia Street. The Kitchen School represents a…

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Our Chief Impact Officer, along with two executives representing Harrington Raceway & Casino, presented as workplace advocates for adults with disabilities at the 2024  National Restaurant Association Show on May 20 in Chicago. Anna McDermott, Chief Impact Officer; Hank Rosenberg, COO of Hospitality at Harrington Raceway & Casino; and DJ Silicato, Executive Director of Food…

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It’s graduation season! Today was a day of celebration at the Food Bank of Delaware in Newark. Graduation ceremonies for students who have completed our 12-week featured all the pomp and circumstances associated with a significant occasion: certificates, speeches, applause, a few tears of joy – and lunch. The graduates are: Shaun Cottrill, Lucas Divis, Chianta…

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Smiles, laughter, and a few tears highlighted graduation ceremonies for The Kitchen School – the first in our new facility – as nine graduates experienced feelings of success and optimism as they look forward to new beginnings. Congratulations to our graduates: Dejza Harris, Darius Fields, Shane Lammey, Da’Shawn Lawson, Ja’Shawn Mason, Nassem Rhim, James Spillane,…

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It might sound trite, but it’s true: Working in the kitchen at Harrington Raceway & Casino has proved to be a win-win arrangement for David Giblin and his employer. David is a graduate of the Food Bank of Delaware’s Kitchen School, a 12-week food service training program designed for adults with disabilities. To say that…

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Today was a day of celebration at the Food Bank of Delaware in Newark. Graduation ceremonies for students who have completed The Kitchen School featured all the pomp and circumstances associated with a significant occasion: certificates, speeches, applause, a few tears of joy – and lunch. The graduates are: Raymond Aborn, Kirub Alemeshet, Nazim Bailey, Ryan Beckman, Jabree Brown, Olivia Brown,…

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To say Janelle West enjoys and appreciates her job as a prep cook at The Clubhouse at Baywood is an understatement. “I just love it here.” was her greeting. West is a July graduate of The Kitchen School at the Food Bank of Delaware, a member of the inaugural class at the Milford facility. The…

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Did you know that July is Disability Pride Month? The month is celebrated to honor the history, achievements, and challenges of the disability community. This month also recognizes the anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act, landmark legislation that broke down barriers to inclusion in society; it became law on July 26, 1990. Here at…

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For Cassie Dickey, the Food Bank of Delaware’s Kitchen School was so much more than an opportunity to learn basic culinary skills, and that’s not to diminish the value of learning her way around a commercial kitchen. This 30-something Special Olympian – baseball, basketball, and soccer — arrived at The Kitchen School with some experience;…

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Jonathan and Janelle graduated from the Food Bank of Delaware’s Kitchen School in May and both are thrilled about their new jobs at the Brandywine Commons ShopRite in Wilmington. The Kitchen School – offered at both our Newark and Milford sites – is a free 12-week food service training program designed for adults with disabilities….

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