June 13, 2024
As advocates for people with disabilities, we spoke nationally
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…
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May 2, 2024
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates latest Kitchen School graduates
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…
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May 1, 2024
Kitchen School students graduate with confidence, high expectations
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…
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December 18, 2023
Who is happier? Our Kitchen School grad or his employer?
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…
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November 29, 2023
Kitchen School grads inspire family, friends, teachers
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…
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October 30, 2023
Kitchen School grad defies challenges: goals drive passion to succeed
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…
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July 27, 2023
Disability Pride Month: New programs focus on abilities
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…
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July 25, 2023
The Kitchen School: ‘A great program for people like me . . . ‘
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…
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July 18, 2023
Kitchen School alumni thriving at ShopRite
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…
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July 13, 2023
Kitchen School’s first Milford grads inspire family, friends, teachers
Members of The Food Bank of Delaware’s first Kitchen School class in Milford graduated on Thursday, July 13. They are in front, from left: Kayla Strohmeyer, Cassandra Dickey, Lashaunda Lynch,…
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