Stories for L.O.G.I.C.

At the Food Bank of Delaware, we celebrate graduations; it’s a ceremony and more — time to recognize the commitment graduates, and their families, have made achieving life-changing goals. We know that they have faced fears, overcome challenges, made friends, and are about to embark on new careers. Congratulations to the 2024 L.O.G.I.C. graduates from…

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The accomplishments of 17 students from the Food Bank of Delaware’s culinary and warehousing logistics training programs were celebrated this morning at a graduation ceremony. The graduates served as a reminder that it’s never too late to pursue one’s passion. The ceremony marked not only their achievements but was also a celebration of second chances…

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By Haasini Potluri, Bank of America Student Leader “Not everyday is going to be peaches and cream,” says L.O.G.I.C. student Harrold Bisson.  Harold and his classmates are just days away from celebrating their graduation from the 14-week warehousing/logistics training program. Over the past 14 weeks, students have been learning the ins and outs of the…

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By Haasini Potluri and Ashwika Musku, Bank of America Student Leader We sat down to chat with an exceptional member of the Food Bank of Delaware’s L.O.G.I.C program—Derek Lord. During our conversation, Derek discussed how transformative the program has been for him, how impactful the relationships he has built have been, and how grateful he…

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By Ashwika Musku, Bank of America Student Leader Clayton Brown is close to celebrating his graduation from the Food Bank of Delaware’s notable L.O.G.I.C (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing, Inventory Control) program. Since joining the program, Clayton has had the opportunity to learn new skills that prepare him for the workforce. With the goal of expanding…

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When Shawn Garrett signed up for the first L.O.G.I.C. class offered at the Food Bank of Delaware’ s new Milford facility, his  goal wasn’t specifically to work in a warehouse. “I was almost desperate,” said the 56-year-old Rehoboth-area resident. He needed a job. The career editor was downsized during the COVID-19 pandemic, and he moved…

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“My name is Dreama, and I’m a grateful recovering addict,” she begins, her voice steady and filled with a newfound strength. Dreama’s story is one of resilience, transformation, and the power of community support. Dreama’s battle with addiction spanned 30 years and stemmed from profound personal losses. “I lost my whole family,” she shares, her…

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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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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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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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