On Ab Lovett’s first day in our 14-week culinary training program, he didn’t arrive with a full orientation, a walkthrough, or even complete clarity on what to expect. The instructors…
When Sharonda Carithers attended a job fair hosted in partnership with Career Team at the Riverfront, she wasn’t sure what she was looking for, only that she wanted something different….
When Raymere Broomer (pictured right at graduation) talks about his new job, there’s still a sense of disbelief in his voice. “Oh my God… I still can’t believe it,” he…
From Kitchen School to a real restaurant: Tyrin loves his job
Tyrin may be new to the restaurant business, but you’d never know it from the way he works in the kitchen. His chefs say he already demonstrates skills that are…
A New Year, A New Beginning: Celebrating workforce graduates
Twenty-one graduates began 2026 with a fresh career start. This morning, we celebrated the latest graduates of our culinary and warehousing/logistics (LOGIC) training program with a special graduation ceremony. These…
Finding Confidence, Community and a Career Path at the Food Bank of Delaware
Mekhi first learned about the Food Bank of Delaware’s logistics training program through someone close to him—his mother. “I learned about the program from my mother, who told me that…
Kitchen School Graduation: Celebrating Courage, Creativity and Community
Today we celebrated a milestone moment, the graduation of the 14th class of The Kitchen School, our 12-week culinary training program for adults with disabilities. Families, friends, staff and community…
Guiding Students Toward Brighter Futures: New LOGIC instructors
At the Food Bank of Delaware, we often say “Food for today, and food for tomorrow.” Food fills a hungry stomach in the moment, but opportunity can change a life…
Hope and Hard Work: Graduation Day at the Food Bank of Delaware
Today was graduation day at the Food Bank of Delaware! This morning, we celebrated the accomplishments of 12 students who successfully completed our warehousing/logistics (LOGIC) and culinary training programs! For…
Forklifts, Family, and a Fresh Start: Cordele’s Next Chapter
Cordele first learned about the Food Bank of Delaware’s warehousing/logistics training program while at the Delaware Department of Correction’s Plummer Center. Once enrolled in the training program, Cordele quickly discovered…
