Delaware Food Works at the Food Bank of Delaware

Delaware Food Works at the Food Bank of Delaware is a workforce training program based in Sussex County, Delaware. Operating within the Food Bank of Delaware's infrastructure, it provides culinary and food service job training to individuals seeking employment in the food industry. The program is designed to serve adults facing barriers to employment, offering practical skills training with a pathway to jobs in the culinary and food service sector.

Training offered through Delaware Food Works typically includes food preparation, kitchen safety, sanitation, ServSafe certification, and professional culinary skills. The program combines hands-on instruction with job placement support, helping graduates connect with employers in restaurants, food service operations, and institutional dining.

Sussex County is Delaware's southernmost county, with an economy that includes agriculture, food production, and hospitality. Delaware Food Works at the Food Bank of Delaware serves as a community resource that addresses both food insecurity and workforce development, helping residents in the region build sustainable careers in the food industry.