Chester County Food Bank Receives $357,000 from Bentley Systems’ Sustaining Community Match Challenge

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Bentley Systems’ inaugural Sustaining Community $150,000 Match Challenge has surpassed its fundraising goal for the Chester County Food Bank.

The Exton-based software development company matched, dollar for dollar up to $150,000, more than 450 contributions that were donated from Nov.1 through the end of the year. The initiative raised $357,746 to help Chester County Food Bank provide more than 140,000 healthy meals to those in need at a time when demand created by the pandemic has stretched the nonprofit’s resources to the limit. 

“Our impact has never been greater, and it is the direct result of the generosity of donors like Bentley Systems,” said Andrea Youndt, CEO of the Chester County Food Bank. “Bentley Systems has been a dedicated supporter of CCFB since our inception in 2009, and the match challenge provided a tremendous opportunity for the community-at-large to join forces for good with such a philanthropic corporate partner that is committed to sustaining our community.”

Matching funds for the Sustaining Community grant came from a myriad of funders — from individual donors to a pottery collective and Giving Tuesday donors, to fellow corporate partners, such as Customers Bank and Hankin Group, which each contributed $10,000.

“Chester County Food Bank’s commitment to fighting hunger is more relevant than ever during these challenging times for our community,” said Dan Koval, Corporate Initiatives Manager at Bentley Systems. “It is inspiring to see how the community answered the call to action set forth by Bentley Systems. Together, we made a powerful impact for CCFB and our community this holiday season.”

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