CCFB News – May 2026
Dylan Houck’s Annual Helping Hands Food Drive Returns!
We are so grateful to longtime CCFB donor and friend Dylan Houck for continuing his generous annual collection and donation of food items to CCFB. This year, Dylan delivered an impressive 21,086 pounds of donated food to help serve Chester County neighbors facing food insecurity.
Beginning his annual Helping Hunger Food Drive at the age of four, Dylan, now fifteen, has dedicated the last eleven years to collecting tens of thousands of pounds of much-needed food with the help of his family and friends, and in partnership with Keller Williams Real Estate of Exton.
Since his first food drive in 2015, Dylan has donated over 75,000 pounds of food to the Chester County Food Bank.
We are in awe of Dylan’s determination to his continued mission to help CCFB serve Chester County neighbors facing food insecurity. Amazing work, Dylan!
A Snapshot of Our Growing Season
Our Agriculture team is booked and busy at our farms, gardens, and greenhouse preparing for the first week of our Fresh2You Mobile Market season and our Eat Fresh Cooking Classes in June.
Recently, our team has been planting swiss chard, beets, scallions, cilantro, and we are on our way to getting tomatillos and peppers planted. Looking forward, our Garden Program is about to get our second round of plants–with summer crops such as tomatoes, peppers, celery, basil, papalo, and more!
Through the hard work of our Agriculture team and volunteers paired with the amazing partnerships we have with our many local garden partners, Springton Manor Farm in Glenmoore, and Two Gander Farm in Downingtown, CCFB is able to grow around 50,000 pounds of vegetables seasonally across 3 acres.
We are so grateful to all who help us make our Farms & Gardens program thrive and help us ensure access to nutritious and familiar food across Chester County.
To learn more about our farms and gardens, visit us at: https://chestercountyfoodbank.org/our-approach/farm-gardens/.
Introducing Our Newest Team Member!
Douglas Haas recently joined the Chester County Food Bank as Vice President of Operations, bringing over 20 years of leadership experience in operations, manufacturing, supply chain management, and business development.
Before joining CCFB, Doug held leadership roles in manufacturing and consumer products organizations, focusing on operational improvement, quality systems, logistics, and team development. Throughout his career, he has worked across a wide range of industries—from consumer products and manufacturing to trailer and equipment operations—and even had the opportunity to ring the opening bell on Wall Street as part of a corporate milestone event.
Doug is also a proud U.S. Navy veteran and previously served as an instructor at the United States Naval Academy.
Known for his hands-on leadership style, Doug enjoys spending time in operations alongside those closest to the work and believes strongly in continuous improvement, teamwork, and building a strong organizational culture.
Outside of work, Doug enjoys cycling, fishing, riding motorcycles, strength training, youth sports, and spending time outdoors with family and friends.
Welcome to our team, Doug! 💚
Our Fresh2You Mobile Market Season is Coming Soon!
Summer is almost here! ☀️ Our summer Fresh2You Mobile Market season is beginning soon!
Fresh2You Mobile Market travels throughout Chester County June-October providing high-quality, local, seasonal, and affordable fresh foods while providing education on healthy cooking to communities with limited food access.
See our weekly Mobile Market schedule above, or visit our website to learn more!
Make a Donation in Dad’s Name this Father’s Day
Father’s Day is almost here! 💙
Send dad a special e-card and make a donation in his name to support families facing food insecurity in Chester County. It’s a simple gesture that makes a big impact.
To send an e-card, visit https://chestercountyfoodbank.org/ways-to-give/donate-now/make-a-tribute-gift/.
We know that experiencing food insecurity can be overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. Together with our incredible community partners, we are here to provide support and resources to anyone in need.
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