Agency Zone - Chester County Food Bank

Member Agencies and the Chester County Food bank work together and maintain a positive partnership with the vision of ensuring Chester County’s food insecure community access to real, healthy food. Each member agency plays a unique role in this work. Our work together is about more than food. It is also about capacity, support, engagement, education and advocacy.

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Application for National School Lunch Program (Free & Reduced Price School Meals)

In addition to support from a local food cupboard, school age children in your home may also be eligible for a free or reduced-price school meal. The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools and residential child care institutions. You can find the PA Household Application here (en español). All household applications must be returned to your child’s school for processing.

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The Food Bank relies on our member agencies to distribute food directly to those in need. With over 120 member agencies — ranging from pantries and shelters to faith-based organizations and schools — the Food Bank is able to quickly and efficiently get food into the hands of those in Chester County struggling with hunger and food insecurity.

We not only provide each agency with nutritious shelf stable and fresh foods, we also host quarterly meetings for continuing education, best practices and to share their needs and successes.

If you are interested in becoming a member agency, please contact Laura Bender, Agency Relations Manager.

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Chester County Food Bank

5 hours ago

Lentils are great in winter soups and stews, but the protein and fiber-packed legumes are a great base for summer salads and sides. Check out this week's Summer Lentil Sauté recipe. Feel free to add your favorite veggies during the season!

✅ RECIPE OF THE WEEK | Summer Lentil Sauté | Recipe below 👇
2 tbsp. cooking oil
3-4 carrots, diced
3-4 celery ribs, diced (reserve leaves of celery stalks to add at the end)
1 large onion, diced
4 garlic scapes, finely chopped
2 cups shredded cabbage
2 cups cooked lentils
Salt & pepper to taste
Splash of vinegar or lemon juice (optional)

1. Begin by heating oil in a large pan on medium-low heat.
2. Add diced carrots to the pan and let soften for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Add diced celery, onion, and garlic scapes to the pan and season with salt and pepper.
4. Once vegetables are cooked, add shredded cabbage and let wilt.
5. Remove from heat and gently stir in the lentils and reserved celery leaves.
6. Season again with salt and pepper.
7. (optional) Add a splash of vinegar or lemon.
8. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Each week at Fresh2You Mobile Market, you can get all the ingredients for the week's recipe for just $6. The recipes are simple yet delicious and feature the season's freshest fruits and veggies. You can find all of our recipes at chestercountyfoodbank.org/recipes/.

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I was at Pottstown yesterday and grabbed some onions, carrots, and red potatoes. They were so fresh and delicious.

2 days ago

CCFB will be closed Monday, July 4th in observance of the holiday. 🍉

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7 days ago

July 20th is National Pennsylvania Day, and we're partnering with America250PA to help feed our neighbors in need. With the rising food costs, food donations are unprecedentedly low and the demand for food assistance is increasing. Help us stock the shelves - Join us for the America 250 Food Drive.

On July 20th we will host a drive-thru food drive from 9a- 4p at our Exton headquarters making your donation drop-off even easier! Not able to join us on the 20th? Donations can be dropped off Monday - Friday at our warehouse 8a-5p. You can also give to or host a virtual food drive at chestercountyfoodbank.fenly.org/

Volunteer opportunities are available at multiple food bank locations across the Commonwealth. Sign Up Today for this special America250 opportunity at: bit.ly/3aYqtMs

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Thanks for the notice, I will get my self over there.

1 week ago

BEET the heat with this light and refreshing tabbouleh-inspired recipe bundle available at this week's Fresh2You Mobile Market. Tabbouleh is traditionally made with bulgar, tomatoes, mint, and lots of parsley but this version is a little earthier thanks to the raw beets.

✅ RECIPE OF THE WEEK | Summer Tabbouleh | Recipe below 👇

1 cup rice, prepared
2-3 beets, peeled & grated
1 bunch of beet greens, coarsely chopped
1 bunch parsley, finely chopped
3-4 scallions, thinly sliced
1 bunch of beet greens, coarsely chopped and stems discarded
4 sprigs oregano, leaves finely chopped and stems discarded

For the Dressing:
2-3 tablespoons olive oil
1/4 cup vinegar (your favorite kind)
salt and pepper to taste
Optional: pinch of red pepper

1. Prepare the rice according to package directions.
2. Prepare all of the vegetables and herbs and add to a large mixing bowl.
3. Whisk together the dressing ingredients and pour over the vegetable mixture.
4. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Add red pepper if using.

Each week at Fresh2You Mobile Market, you can get all the ingredients for the week's recipe for just $6. The recipes are simple yet delicious and feature the season's freshest fruits and veggies. You can find all of our recipes at chestercountyfoodbank.org/recipes/.

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They make us cry but we love 'em anyway... it's the ONION and today we celebrate this most widely cultivated species of the genus allium. A staple of every global cuisine, the family of plants also includes chives, garlic, leeks, and hundreds of other species.

These flavorful bulbs are packed with nutrients! The high levels of antioxidants give onions their distinctive sweetness and aroma but also make them powerhouses in maintaining good health, lowering blood pressure, preventing cancer, and so more!

In terms of pungency, white are generally the mildest, red the sharpest, and yellow in between. They're generally interchangeable, switching won't ruin a dish, but it will slightly alter the flavor or appearance of the dish.

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