The Chester County Food Bank has announced that founding chairman Robert D. McNeil will reprise his position as chairman of the board.

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 founding executive director Larry Welsch’s retirement.

“I have a deep passion for the work of the Food Bank,” said McNeil, “and I am excited to be invited back to find the next leader of the Chester County Food Bank, someone who will continue the mission and stay rooted in the community.”

“It has been an honor to serve as the CCFB chair these past several years,” said Lauren Harrell, outgoing board chair. “A transition from the founding ED to the successor is an important one. It made sense to have Bob, as our founding chair, lead the Food Bank during this critical phase. I look forward to watching the growth and successes of the Food Bank as an essential service to our community.”

“We are grateful for the years that Lauren has dedicated to us and appreciate her guidance navigating us through these uncertain times,” said Welsch. “I’m looking forward to partnering with Bob once again on the transition of my role. I am confident that, together, we can ensure a strong future for the Food Bank and for my successor.”

McNeil will once again bring his extensive business and philanthropic background to his role and is eager to work with the dedicated volunteer board leaders who lend their expertise to mobilize the community to ensure access to real, healthy food for the most vulnerable neighbors in Chester County.

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