May 10, 2022
Culinary Alumni Spotlight: Ny Cunningham
Pictured: Lupo Italian Kitchen Sous Chef Sam “Rusty” Russell and Ny Cunningham We recently caught up with Milford culinary alumna, Ny Cunningham, to see what she’s been up to since graduating! Tell us a little about yourself: I have five children, ages 3 to 26. I spent 20 years in the corporate world before I…
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March 24, 2022
Eight students start new careers in the culinary field
Tears and cheers filled the room as family, friends, community dignitaries, Food Bank staff, supporters and others joined to celebrate the accomplishments of the combined Newark and Milford culinary classes! Eight students overcame both personal and pandemic challenges to successfully complete the 14-week training program. The graduates include: Jacob Armstrong Allen Burke Vernon Dixon Cynthia…
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February 18, 2022
Culinary training jump starts career
Jacob Armstrong currently works in a kitchen, but wanted to expand his knowledge and skillset to become an asset to his employer. The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware was the perfect place to further develop his skills. “I felt I could help out my chef a little bit more if I were…
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February 16, 2022
Laid off; culinary training program opens door to new career opportunities
Like millions of Americans, Jackie Toner was laid off from her job when the COVID-19 pandemic hit in March 2020. She was employed at a local casino as a craps and black jack dealer. To help make ends meet, she started using the Food Bank of Delaware’s monthly drive-thru mobile pantries. “I became familiar with…
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February 16, 2022
Culinary training adds professionalism for at-home cook
Three years ago, Cynthia Neal became ill and was no longer able to work. “If I had never gotten ill, I’d still be working,” she points out. After learning online about The Culinary School at the Food Bank of Delaware, she decided it was time to pursue a new opportunity. She entered the program with…
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