January 17, 2017
Culinary School Supporter Spotlight: Dover Downs
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 the nightly news. In his position, he sees job opportunities, and he would be happy to hire skilled, hard-working people who are willing to work. …
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January 13, 2017
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,” he explains. He says he has probably had a thousand jobs since his first one at age 14. “Every age of my life since 14…
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January 12, 2017
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 at the Delaware Department of Correction’s Plummer Center, Howard learned about the opportunity to attend training at The Culinary School at the Food Bank of…
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January 11, 2017
Culinary student: ‘This is a big opportunity!’
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 bright as she can dream of. This Milford resident learned about the job readiness program through her social worker at the Health and Social Services…
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January 10, 2017
Financial Tips for the New Year
By Allison Russell, $tand By Me Financial Coach Now that we’re at the beginning of 2017, it’s a good time to set some financial goals and get started sooner rather than later. Here a few tips to help manage your finances and save more of your money. Set SMART goals. SMART goals are Specific, Measurable, Attainable, Realistic and Time-related. You can set…
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January 9, 2017
Food Lion donation helps fuel kids
Thanks to a $10,000 donation from Food Lion through Feeding America, kids at Clayton Court Apartments won’t have to worry about being hungry after school. Clayton Court Apartments is the newest site to participate in our pilot after-school grab and go meal. Meal service began just before the holidays, and it’s already popular with both…
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Culinary School Student Spotlight: Lisa Rogers
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 Culinary School has begun, she’s already been on the road for several hours driving a bus for a local school district. Weekends are spent working…
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January 5, 2017
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 Culinary School with significantly more experience than some of his classmates. He spent ten years working in kitchens in Washington, D.C. and had positions as…
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January 4, 2017
Calling all SNAP-Ed Champions!
By Laura Sahd, RD, Community Nutritionist Are you already a SNAP-Ed Champion? Are you interested in becoming a SNAP-Ed Champion? Are you curious what makes someone a SNAP-Ed Champion? Read on! The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Education (SNAP-Ed) Evaluation Framework describes a SNAP-Ed Champion as a community member, participant, partner, or organizational leader who extends…
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December 22, 2016
2016 Year in Review
Can you believe it? 2016 is almost over! It’s been an exciting year of growth and change at the Food Bank of Delaware! We couldn’t do any of it without your support though! We are looking forward to BIG THINGS in 2017. January: We started the year off celebrating the accomplishments of eight graduates of…
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