Steven Eatmon spent 18 years of his life behind the wheel of a tractor trailer, but when an on-the-job injury left him unable to work for more than a year…
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator So you’ve heard about the tight job market? Dover Downs Hotel & Casino’s Executive Chef Quinn McCord sees a different picture than what’s featured on…
Culinary student finds career path in food service
Chris Henry admits he wanted to attend culinary school since attending high school at Dickinson and Glasgow High Schools. “But I just never took the step to actually do it,”…
Student pursues culinary dream at the Food Bank of Delaware
Howard Bailey says attending culinary school has been his dream since he was 15. But he didn’t know how much it would actually save his life. While on work release…
By Gwen Guerke, Communications Coordinator Thanks to the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School program and Delaware WONDER, Nitza Valderrama has a job she loves and a future that’s as…
Lisa Rogers works two jobs to support her family and attends class at The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware on week days. Before her day at The…
Despite hearing impairment, Culinary student sets big goals
Matt Machulski is deaf. But he never let his hearing impairment stop him from accomplishing his goals. With many years experience in the food service industry, Matt came to The…
Hope Truitt received the “Most Improved” award during Dec. 20 graduation ceremonies for the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School in Milford. It’s an honor she didn’t think she would…
Culinary training yields employment, boost in self-esteem and more
It’s easy to see that Kelly Halliday is happy at Grandpa Mac’s, one of the Rehoboth’s newest culinary destinations. Kelly graduated from The Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School on…
Lavender Artwell went to social services to apply for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits and was happy to learn about a job readiness program of Delaware Health and Social…
