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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August 7, 2017
Despite struggles, Grand mom to six perseveres
The saying, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” could not ring more true for Clissita, a 53-year-old resident of Newark and grand mom to six boys. All of the boys live with her. Clissita has been raising the boys for close to 10 years now. She once owned her own home, but couldn’t continue…
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August 4, 2017
Nutrition Education
August 3, 2017
Grab and Go program helps feed kids throughout the summer
When the white Food Bank of Delaware van stops next to the neighborhood pool in High Point Mobile Home Community, children rush out – some with parents – to meet it. Tonya, our driver, opens the sliding door to display stacks of coolers stocked with milk, water and a bagged meal. The children start to…
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July 31, 2017
Grab and Go meals at the Hudson State Service Center
Monday through Friday, parents visiting the Hudson State Service Center in Newark have the opportunity to pick up free breakfast and lunch meals for their children thanks to the Food Bank’s Grab and Go program. Meals are available starting at 11:00 a.m. and are served until 11:30 a.m. Driver George Lunski brings coolers full of…
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