July 23, 2024
Training teaches skills, offers sense of optimism
Back in the spring, an email from the Food Bank of Delaware piqued Demetrius Harris’ attention. At the time, he was self-employed as a home-improvement contractor toying with the idea of changing careers. The email about free workforce training –specifically focused on warehousing and logistics – caught his attention. Now that his daughter turned 10,…
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July 17, 2024
L.O.G.I.C Spotlight: Donte Brown
By Haasini Potluri, Bank of America Student Leader Donte Brown is one of 11 students currently enrolled in the L.O.G.I.C program – a certified trade school by the Delaware Department of Education that prepares students for careers in warehousing and logistics. Students receive training on various warehouse machinery and earn four certifications including Certified Logistics…
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June 24, 2024
Culinary Alumnus thriving in restaurant career
To say that Culinary School alumnus Leroy Dixon is thriving in his culinary career at the Middletown Crooked Hammock is an understatement. Since graduating from our 14-week culinary training program in June 2021, Leroy has been working hard. Before enrolling in the training program, Leroy never imagined working in a kitchen; he had never cooked…
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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 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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May 3, 2024
Success: Work you love with a great all-around team
It’s definitely a win when a Food Bank of Delaware Culinary School alumni lands a full-time job in the food service industry. It’s another win when he loves what he’s doing, and the scenario is even better when his employer recognizes his skills and his potential. Sounds like a fairy tale, but it’s not! In…
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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 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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April 25, 2024
New beginnings for 13 graduates
This morning, we celebrated the accomplishments of 13 students who successfully completed our culinary and warehousing/logistics training programs. The students started the training program in January and for the past 14 weeks they overcame adversity to meet their personal goals of finishing the program. Executive Chef Tim Hunter encouraged the graduates to keep moving forward. “We…
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April 9, 2024
Serious industrial accident, student looks at bright future
It’s pretty obvious that Dawson is enjoying L.O.G.I.C. training at the Food Bank of Delaware’s new Milford facility. He always greets everyone with a smile and a friendly wave – everyday! Dawson’s part of the first class in Milford, and he’ll graduate in May. He’s been sending out resumes’ and planning for a bright, productive…
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Culinary training provides hope for mom and her children
Kyrie, a Rehoboth Beach resident, says she always had an interest in cooking, but never thought about a career in the food service industry until her mother saw a social media post about the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School. Kyrie says she did a bit of research on our web site then thought “Let…
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March 13, 2024
L.O.G.I.C Student Spotlight: John Strawbridge
By Gabby Fernandez, Communications Intern Since January, John and his classmates have been training in the Food Bank’s Newark warehouse learning the ins and outs of the operations/logistics field. They learn warehouse machinery and have an opportunity to earn four certifications including Certified Logistics Associate and Certified Logistics Technician credentials from the Manufacturing Skills Standards…
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