September 12, 2017
Perfect evening for the 2017 Dinner in the Orchard; another success
Everyone agreed we could not have ordered better fall weather for our annual Dinner in the Orchard! Thanks to T.S. Smith & Sons, our sponsors, local growers and businesses, and those who attended, this year’s Dinner in the Orchard on Sept. 7 was a sell-out success! In keeping with tradition, the al fresco dining event…
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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 17, 2017
Coverdale Crossroads: A look at rural poverty
Southern Delaware is known for its scenic – and upscale – resorts where million dollar homes have become the norm, and where exclusive – and expensive – dining opportunities abound. Yet not quite 30 miles west of Lewes is a community that has been mired in poverty for decades, but it’s hidden behind cornfields and…
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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 14, 2017
Chesapeake Utilities epitomizes volunteer spirit, commitment
At the Food Bank of Delaware, we always say – and we mean it – “Volunteers are the heart and soul of our organization.” Last year, we had 16,348 volunteer visits, almost the equivalent of 19 full-time staff. While some people volunteer individually, many of our volunteers walk through our doors as part of a…
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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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August 8, 2017
Migrating to the Kitchen Day yields tasty meals, learning opportunities
Monday, Aug. 7 was a very busy day in the Food Bank of Delaware’s Milford Branch Culinary School kitchen. It was Migrating to the Kitchen Day for students enrolled in the federally funded Title 1-C National Migrant Education Program. This week is the final one in the six-week summer program. The program is based in…
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