November 9, 2017
Ferris School and Food Bank of Delaware kick off new culinary partnership with graduation
The accomplishments of four young men were celebrated this morning at a graduation ceremony marking the Food Bank of Delaware and Ferris School’s new partnership. Over the past nine weeks, Food Bank of Delaware Chef Instructor Sean McNeice has worked with the students in the Ferris School instructional kitchen teaching them both basic and high-end…
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September 14, 2017
Barclays presents $125,000 to Food Bank of Delaware at Culinary School graduation
As part of the graduation celebration of the 49th and 50th classes of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware, Barclays presented a check for $125,000 to help support the Food Bank’s culinary workforce development program. Funding will support student scholarships to The Culinary School, the Food Bank’s alumni-run food cart and the…
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September 12, 2017
Food Bank of Delaware celebrates accomplishments of 15th graduating class at the Milford Branch
It was a small, yet mighty class. Two members of The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the 15th class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility. The graduates are Victoria Ludwig and Meg Thompson. Both students are already employed at Harrington Raceway & Casino…
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August 23, 2017
‘Life changing’: Culinary School opens career doors, builds friendships
Eric Roberts is a man of few words, but he’s focused, very focused, on his work. Eric is lead line cook at Lefty’s Alley’s & Eats, an upscale destination bowling alley, arcade and restaurant near Lewes, and he also cooks at the Crooked Hammock in Lewes. This 2016 graduate of the Food Bank of Delaware’s…
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August 18, 2017
Culinary School Spotlight: Crystal Tucker
Crystal Tucker learned about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware through the Delaware WONDER program. Delaware WONDER (Work Opportunity Networks to Develop Employment Readiness) is led by Delaware Health and Social Services Division of Social Services (DHSS), which administers the SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) Program in Delaware. It offers targeted career…
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August 16, 2017
Culinary School Spotlight: Romario Brown
Born and raised in Jamaica, twenty-one-year-old Romario moved to America with his family just over four months ago. Back in Jamaica, he held a job as a cook and an employee in a guest house. Cooking has always been a passion. Before enrolling in The Culinary School, he helped friends with odd jobs including catering….
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August 15, 2017
Culinary School provides opportunity to start over in life
For students enrolled in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School, the training program provides the opportunity to learn new skills, gain professional credentials, and land a job in the field. For most, it is also about making a fresh start in life. Victoria, a Felton resident, is no exception. She enrolled in the program…
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August 10, 2017
Summer culinary program culminates with ceremony, celebratory brunch
A celebratory ceremony and brunch was held today for the Summer 2017 Pre-Employment Transition Services Culinary Career Exploration Program at the Food Bank of Delaware in Milford. The program was made possible thanks to the Delaware Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Six students, Matthew Cannon, Matthew Cook, Keontae Mumford, Kenneth Proano, Deshawn Scye, and Joshua Timmons…
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August 9, 2017
Vocal artist finds joy, expression in exploring culinary profession
It’s probably safe to say that Meg is the first professional opera singer who has also trained at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford. She is a professionally trained mezzo soprano whose talents have taken her around the world, including on stage at the famed Metropolitan Opera – “The Met.” Her tuition…
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July 21, 2017
Student pursues passion for food with culinary training program
Nick Moore has been a student at The Culinary School in Newark for just seven weeks, and he has already found employment in the food service industry. He will be among the first to work at the new Metro Diner in Newark near the Christiana Hospital starting next week. In addition to working at the…
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