May 3, 2017
Culinary training opens new doors
Kelly Long is no stranger to a commercial kitchen. This Lewes resident had been working as a dishwasher in a resort-area restaurant when her hours were cut. So she went…
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May 1, 2017
Culinary school impacts students’ lives in the best ways possible
Nelson Porto is all smiles these days. Yes, he’s working long hours, but there’s a huge pay off . . . financially, emotionally, mentally. He’s doing something he loves, and…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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