December 16, 2019
Culinary training offers a new lease of life
When Henry Harmon accepted his certificate at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford Culinary School graduation on Dec. 10, he told those attending “It’s been one tough road for me.” By most standards, this Milford resident was not exaggerating. Harmon had experienced homelessness and substance abuse. At the podium, he thanked his 10-year-old daughter for…
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It’s time for our annual year in review! Thank you for a great 2019! We look forward to a hunger-free 2020!
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December 12, 2019
Sixtieth Newark culinary class celebrates graduation
Eight students from the Newark Delaware Food Works culinary class celebrated their completion of the 14-week training program this morning at a graduation ceremony. The students have spent the past 14 weeks learning the ins and outs of the food service industry. From soups and stocks to mother sauces and knife skills, the students have…
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December 11, 2019
L.O.G.I.C. Alumni Spotlight: Devin Minter
Devin Minter graduated from the 11-week Delaware Food Works L.O.G.I.C. (Logistics, Operations, General Warehousing and Inventory Control) class in July. Since graduation, he has been thriving at Pemco Lighting Products in Newport. Devin works full-time at the lighting company and is responsible for pulling orders and inventory. The training he received through L.O.G.I.C. helped for…
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December 10, 2019
Thirteen students from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware to end 2019 with new careers in the food service industry
Thirteen students from The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware celebrated their achievements today during a graduation ceremony for the 26th class at the Food Bank’s Milford facility. The graduates were: Nyger Allah, Chanda Barnett Millhouse, Seth Bibb, Shaconda Green, Henry Harmon, Larry Kirksey, Marquise Mclean, Elizabeth Mikeals, Ryan Pellegrin, Justice Porter, Wesley…
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December 3, 2019
Culinary School preps students for real-world food service employment
Wes Thawley said he could hardly wait to be a student at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Culinary School. The 2019 Milford High School graduate had some previous experience with the workforce development program at the Food Bank’s Milford site. He was part of a Pre-Employment Training through the Division of Vocational Rehabilitation for six…
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December 2, 2019
Milford Healthy Pantry Center helps Kent and Sussex County residents
Sarah, a Felton resident, needed a little help. She has almost recovered from a workplace injury, one that meant she was unable to work as a CNA in a nursing home. Accompanied by her 3-year-old son, she sought emergency food assistance at the Healthy Pantry Center at the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford site. “I…
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November 27, 2019
Culinary School Spotlight: Nathaniel Frisby
Nathaniel Frisby recently graduated from high school and learned about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware through his mom. He admits that culinary school was something he wanted to do when he was younger, but was apprehensive about going back to school. Thanks to the 14-week Delaware Food Works culinary training program,…
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November 26, 2019
Culinary School Spotlight: Kelly Otto
Kelly Otto and her Delaware Food Works Culinary School classmates started their two-week paid work experience yesterday. She has already landed employment with High Five Hospitality’s Limestone BBQ and Bourbon and the Stone Balloon Ale House! Kelly and her classmates have spent the past 12 weeks learning the ins and outs of the food service…
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November 25, 2019
7th annual gala will help feed children
Thanks to the generosity of the Harry K Foundation, two new school pantries opened recently: one in the Charlton School – Caesar Rodney School District – and the other in Milton Elementary School – Cape Henlopen School District. That brings the total to 44 Harry K-sponsored pantries statewide in partnership with the Food Bank of…
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