August 16, 2023
L.O.G.I.C Spotlight: Francine Butler
By Rebekah Cheong, Bank of America Student Leader Francine Butler’s start with the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program was unexpected, stumbling across a casual Facebook post that spoke highly of the Food Bank’s warehouse training program. However, now 10 weeks into this 14-week program, Francine speaks highly of the program herself. …
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L.O.G.I.C Spotlight: Frederick Herbert
By Alicia Chu, Bank of America Student Leader When asked why he wanted to join the Food Bank of Delaware’s L.O.G.I.C. program, Frederick Herbert explained, “I’m trying to get a new career path, I’m trying to do something different.” Herbert, a jack of all trades, had previously found careers in the kitchen, home healthcare, and…
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August 7, 2023
Rising Above: Brandon’s Hands-On Path to the Industrial World
By Matthew Onyango, Bank of America Student Leader Brandon Sheats’s journey into the industrial field is shaped by his early experiences at St. George’s Technical School, where he discovered his interest in automotive mechanics. His learning at the LOGIC program further expanded his knowledge, although the program wasn’t always directly related to his industrial aspirations….
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April 28, 2023
‘It’s about hope!’: L.O.G.I.C. students express thanks for a new start
Congratulations to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Class of 2023 L.O.G.I.C. class! During graduation ceremonies Wednesday morning at the Food Bank’s Newark location, 10 class members received certificates officially certifying them as logistic technicians. They are Jimmie Brown, Lorne Davis, Sr., Jose Del Rio, Jahmere Irvin, Isaiah Hawkins, Maurice Hopkins, Buddy Hunley, Joseph Kelly, Dean…
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December 1, 2022
Eight graduates end 2022 with new careers
There’s no better way to end 2022 than with a brand-new career! For eight students participating in the Food Bank of Delaware’s L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program, a brand-new career awaits. The students’ accomplishments were celebrated this morning during a graduation ceremony. These students make up the 14th graduating class of…
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November 28, 2022
Training program helps provide path to self-sufficiency
Richard Lambert and his L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) classmates graduate from the 11-week training program on Thursday. Since September, Richard and his classmates have been working under the guidance of Operations Instructor Joe Cunha to learn how to use major equipment like forklifts, end riders, lift trucks, order pickers and pallet…
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November 22, 2022
Warehousing/logistics program provides a second chance at success
The Food Bank of Delaware’s L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) training program was the second chance Karen needed. She has been in recovery since November 2021 and arrived at Sojourners’ Place, a shelter that provides comprehensive services, in February 2022 to get her life back on track. Karen describes the shelter as…
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November 21, 2022
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Mike José
For the past 10 weeks, Mike José has been training in the warehouse of the Food Bank of Delaware learning the ins and outs of the warehousing/logistics industry. It’s all thanks to the Food Bank’s L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program. The program provides free training to adults interested in starting new…
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August 31, 2022
Eight students end the summer with new careers in warehousing/logistics
The accomplishments of the 13th graduating class of the Food Bank of Delaware’s L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) program were celebrated this morning. The graduates are: Tanya Bridwell Jenell DeShields Jamie Masten Alaiyah Pipkins Justin Poore Tyler Roane Belinda Smith Robert Williams The class started in June, and students have spent the…
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August 16, 2022
L.O.G.I.C. Student Spotlight: Janell DeShields
Janell “Nelly” DeShields loves participating in the L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) class at the Food Bank of Delaware. Graduation is just a few weeks away and she describes her experience as “amazing.” “The team here is great,” she points out. “The staff goes above and beyond. It’s just an awesome place…
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