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At the Chester County Food Bank, we’re working year-round to end hunger and food insecurity in our communities. No matter the season, we’re mobilizing our staff and volunteers to make a difference in the lives of our neighbors in need, from Simple Suppers to nutrition education.
That said, September is a preview to the giving season, as it’s Hunger Action Month…
History to repeat as Bob McNeil steps back into the role
We are pleased to announce that founding chairman Robert D. McNeil will reprise his position as Chairman of the Board for the Chester County Food Bank. Mr. McNeil was instrumental in creating the Food Bank in 2009 and held the position of Board Chair until 2014.
The transition comes with the recent announcement of…
As the county’s central hunger relief organization, the Chester County Food Bank serves more than 120 partner agencies and distributes more than three million pounds of healthy food to those in need. While much of the food is secured though donations, food assistance programs, and grant money, the Food Bank strives for a third of the food it distributes to be fresh from its…
It’s that glorious time of summer when hours of sunshine during the day and a good soaking from evening thunderstorms make for happy plants, as evidenced by the backyard and community gardens positively exploding with fresh fruits and veggies. You can see the tomato and squash plants growing in leaps and bound before your very eyes!
Some gardens even become so prolific that the…
Larry Welsch, the founding Executive Director of Chester County Food Bank, will retire from the organization at the end of this year.
Larry was hired as the first employee of the newly created Chester County Food Bank in October 2009 when county government needed a lead hunger relief organization in Chester County to take over state and federal food programs that were orphaned from a…
Thanks to the outpouring of support from the community, we have been steadfast in ensuring that our neighbors in need have access to real, healthy food. Our partner food cupboards and hunger relief organizations remain open to serve their communities. Despite the challenges, we are making an impact thanks to your support. Learn more »
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Gardening can be a wonderful pastime: It provides opportunities to go outdoors, to connect with nature, to work with our hands, and to enjoy the productivity of raising and caring for plants. Edible gardens go one step further, yielding fresh herbs and produce to enjoy from the early spring through late fall.
We have heard from many people in our communities that they are starting…
Did you know that the Chester County Food Bank is well-versed in the education and execution of raised-bed gardens? Imagine being able to participate in a thriving program that provides an excuse for some built-in therapy, courtesy of Mother Nature while growing fresh produce for food insecure neighbors within your community.
Raina Ainslie, raised bed garden program manager, says, “Gardens are powerful…
Updated March 18, 2020
To our most valued partners – our volunteers:
The Chester County Food Bank, with critical guidance from our health and public safety partners, has made the very difficult decision to stop all volunteer activities through the end of March. We will reassess this decision at the end of the month.
Please monitor our website and social media accounts for changes. As we…
We are open and keeping health & safety as our top priority.
The Chester County Food Bank provides an essential service to the community and we will continue to do so taking the recommended COVID-19 precautionary measures for the health and safety of our staff, volunteers, partners and the community. CCFB is a partner with the Chester County Health Department and will continue to…