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Food Bank of Delaware celebrates Disability Pride Month
Proud cooks include (l-r) chef Shalisa Alexander, Angelo Carannante, Tia Street, Shane Schirling, Tatiana Martinez, Jaron Dekes Hazzard and Jonathan Valdez. TED PFIRRMANN PHOTOS
August 10, 2024
The Food Bank of Delaware celebrated Disability Pride Month July 27, at its new Delaware Veterans Boulevard location in Milford.
What makes this café unique is that all the cooks have either physical or learning disabilities.
“This program got started as a summer camp about eight years ago and it’s grown to what you see today,” said Executive Chef Tim Hunter. “We had people in our regular, traditional program that just couldn’t get through. They learn differently, and it just didn’t make sense. This program has provided jobs. In hindsight, they wouldn’t have the opportunity and another way.”
The kitchen is impeccable and state-of-the-art.
Chef Shalisa Alexander gives everyone their marching orders prior to opening the café for the day.
Chef Shalisa Alexander, instructor, peeks from behind the display case while getting everything ready.
Kim Turner, vice president of communications at the Food Bank of Delaware.
Lynn Baker, one of the patrons, enjoys his meal of BBQ chicken.
JR Duffy, the dining area manager, assists Maddie Walker and Maggie Sauter.
JR Duffy talks with his staff.
Chef Tim Hunter is the executive chef. He couldn’t be prouder of the students or the program.
Tim Hamilton and Denise Hart enjoy a meal.
Everything is made from scratch, including this banana pudding parfait.
