CCFB News – February 2026
To All Our Volunteers and Corporate Groups: Thank You
The Chester County Food Bank is fortunate to have the overwhelming support of so many generous volunteers who dedicate their time and talents to assist our staff in our daily efforts to ensure access to nutritious and familiar food across Chester County.
From the hundreds of individual volunteers who regularly help in our warehouse, office, kitchens, and at our farms and gardens, to the many corporate groups who take time out of their busy work schedules to assist our team by packing food boxes, assembling prepared meals, and processing produce, each helping hand makes a large impact.
We could not do what we do without you. Thank you, volunteers!
Kale Doughty is a Superstar!
We are proud to announce that our very own Kale Doughty, Senior Manager of Food Access & Education, has been named one of VISTA.Today’s 2026 class of NextGen Superstars! 🌟
Presented by Penn State Great Valley, honorees include 40 of Chester County’s most impactful professional leaders, under the age of 40, who are shaping the County’s future.
Congratulations, Kale, and thanks for being a superstar each and every day!
To read more about our Superstar Kale and VISTA.Today’s NextGen Superstar program, CLICK HERE!
West Chester University Nursing Student Volunteers Bring Joy Through Color Some Kindness Box Designs
CCFB was thrilled to work with student volunteers from West Chester University’s Student Nursing Association! Spending their Wednesday with us, these students turned simple cardboard boxes into joyful masterpieces that will be sure to make their recipients smile.
Our Color Some Kindness program offers volunteers the opportunity to decorate grocery boxes with cheerful, heartfelt messages to help bring smiles to seniors facing food insecurity in Chester County. Once designed, these boxes are brought back to CCFB where they are filled with much-needed food items and then delivered to seniors across the County. These boxes are so beloved by our senior neighbors, that some have even used their boxes as decorations.
Due to the program’s popularity, we offer both onsite volunteer opportunities at CCFB and offsite opportunities for our Kindness Crew to come to you! The Kindness Crew will guide your group in creating heartfelt boxes and share the impact CCFB has in our community.
If you’d like to Color Some Kindness with your group, please complete our request form. Due to high demand, we ask that requests be submitted at least four weeks in advance. While evening and weekend times are available, they’re offered on a limited basis.
Community Partner Spotlight: Octorara Area Food Cupboard
This month, we’d like to highlight our strong and long‑standing partnership with Octorara Area Food Cupboard (OAFC)!
Through their mission to “provide food support to qualifying individuals and families in the greater Octorara area,” OAFC served 534 households, representing 1698 individuals, including 324 seniors and 552 children in the Octorara area in 2025.
CCFB is proud to support OAFC in their mission by distributing 169,788 pounds of food, worth $205,218 to help neighbors facing food insecurity.
To learn more about OACS and their impact in Chester County, visit https://octfood.com/.
This Month, Spread the Love by Donating in Your Valentine’s Name
Share the love this February and honor your loved one with a gift to the Chester County Food Bank.
We continue to see increased need as a result of the rising cost of living, and your gift supports neighbors, here in Chester County, facing food insecurity.
Make your online donation and select an e-card to send to your Valentine. 😍
To make a tribute gift, Click Here!
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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