April 27, 2017
Culinary student shows it’s never too late to learn
At 54 years old, Nuria McNamara says it’s never too late in life to learn something new. In December, Nuria went to her local social services office to apply for SNAP benefits. While there, she learned about the Delaware WONDER program. Delaware WONDER (Work Opportunity Networks to Develop Employment Readiness) is led by Delaware Health…
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April 21, 2017
Culinary School student finds second chance for success
Darnell Jervey received a culinary certificate from another local culinary training program in early 2016, but admits he didn’t take it seriously. A few bumps in the road led Darnell to Delaware’s Department of Corrections. On work release now, Darnell is committed to turning things around, not only for himself, but his two daughters. He…
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April 18, 2017
Training opens new opportunities for previously unemployed student
The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware is providing Anitra Hughes with employment opportunities that exceeded her expectations. This Seaford resident went to the state Social Services office to apply for food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Her social worker asked if she were interested in a workforce training opportunity…
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April 14, 2017
Culinary student overcomes addiction, looks forward to promising career
The Culinary School is the second chance Brooke Hatfield has been looking for. Life has not always been easy for the mother of four teenage boys. “Life unfortunately had a lot of twists and turns for me…Poor decision making on my part, but also being a young mother,” she admits. She left school early and…
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March 29, 2017
Culinary School Spotlight: Tamika Gary
They say the third time’s the charm, but for Tamika Gary the second time is her charm. Tamika is thankful for a second opportunity to complete her training at The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware. The first time she wasn’t able to finish, but she is committed to completing this go round….
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March 9, 2017
SoDel Concepts Chef Doug Ruley visits Milford culinary class
Guest speaker, Doug Ruley, Vice President and Director of Culinary Operations for SoDel Concepts, shared his expertise with culinary students from our Milford Branch on Tuesday. Chef Doug has earned national recognition for his innovative culinary talents. He worked 10 years for Iron Hill Brewery and Restaurant in Newark area, then moved to the coastal…
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March 2, 2017
Food Bank chefs bring culinary training to school nutrition staff
Ensuring that Delaware school children have healthy breakfasts and lunches at schools is critical in ensuring that children have the fuel they need to learn, play and grow. On any given day, Delaware school nutrition staff produce thousands of lunches per day. The planning and execution of school meal programs takes a team of committed…
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February 9, 2017
Four years later Culinary graduate thriving at the Christiana Hilton
Aaron Moses graduated from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware four years ago. Since graduation he has been moving up the ranks at the Christiana Hilton. He credits a lot of his success to The Culinary School. “To be honest, I don’t know where I would be if I hadn’t attended The…
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February 7, 2017
Culinary student regains confidence, finds employment at Dover Downs
Honie Cadle knows the feeling of being down and out, vulnerable and insecure, and she knows what it’s like to be thrown a lifeline. She lost her job, a career in retail management, and sought help, specifically food assistance, at the state Health and Social Services office. Fortunately, while there she learned about the Delaware…
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February 2, 2017
Fourteen students complete Food Bank of Delaware culinary training program
Despite challenges and hardship like incarceration, hearing impairment, career transition and more, 14 students from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware persevered to complete a 14-week culinary arts training program. Ten of these graduates already have employment lined up. Their accomplishments were celebrated this morning at a graduation ceremony. The graduates include:…
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