Chester County Food Bank
The Chester County Food Bank is a nonprofit organization dedicated to combating hunger and food insecurity in Chester County, Pennsylvania.
It serves over 40,000 individuals annually through a network of more than 100 community partners, including food cupboards, shelters, and meal sites.
Beyond food distribution, it offers programs like cooking classes, gardening education, and mobile markets to address the root causes of hunger.
Address: 650 Pennsylvania Dr, Exton, PA 19341
Phone: (610) 873-6000
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Chester County Food Bank’s Garden at Springton Manor Farm Honors Andrew Dinniman’s Efforts to Fight Hunger
The Chester County Commissioners have recognized retired Sen. Andrew Dinniman for his leadership in addressing hunger in the county and establishing the Chester County Gleaning…
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Chester County Leadership: Andrea Youndt, CEO, Chester County Food Bank
Andrea Youndt, the Chester County Food Bank’s CEO, spoke with VISTA.Today about growing up in a small town in Lancaster County, the lesson about work…
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Partnerships Formed, Connections Made Play Key Role in Chester County Food Bank’s Fight Against Hunger
The Chester County Food Bank plays a central role in the annual distribution of millions of pounds of food to our neighbors who have limited…
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Malvern-Based Financial Advisory Firm’s Partnership with Chester County Food Bank a ‘Face of Philanthropy’
The Chester County Food Bank has been recognized with Malvern-based Hoover Financial Advisors as a 2021 Face of Philanthropy by The Philadelphia Business Journal. The…
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Chester County Food Bank Collaborates with Aidan’s Heart Foundation to Install Defibrillator
Ten years ago, Dr. Bradley Dyer was on call for his practice, All Star Pediatrics in Exton, when he was contacted by the Chester County…
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Chester County Food Bank’s FRESHstart Kitchen Offers Its Motivated Participants a Path to a Career in Food Service
The Chester County Food Bank’s FRESHstart Kitchen prepares under-employed and jobless residents of Chester County for work in the food-service industry, writes Michael Bradley for…
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Chester County Food Bank Names Andrea Youndt New CEO
The Chester County Food Bank has named Andrea Youndt as its new Chief Executive Officer. Youndt, who began her position on Jan. 4, succeeds Larry…
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Centric Bank Invests in Food Security to Support Pennsylvania Food Banks
Continuing its mission to provide COVID-19 crisis response across the Commonwealth, Centric Bank has presented a total of $46,500 to four Pennsylvania food banks since…
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Chester County Food Bank’s ‘Heroic Work’ in Early Days of the Pandemic Proved Invaluable to Many
During the pandemic, the Chester County Food Bank has been an invaluable resource to many people who have suddenly found themselves without a job, writes…
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Gadaleto’s Seafood Market in West Chester to Host Dinner Event Tonight to Benefit Chester County Food Bank
Gadaleto’s Seafood Market will host a “Pay What You Want for Dinner” event on Tuesday, Nov. 17 from 3:30-7 PM. Gadaleto’s will provide a soup,…
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Pennsylvania Hunt Cup Races Raise Funds for Chester County Food Bank
The traditional crowds were not in attendance at the spectator-free Pennsylvania Hunt Cup on Sunday afternoon, but spirits were still high. Despite the adverse weather,…
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Phoenixville Area Community Services to Celebrate Grand Opening of New Location
Phoenixville Area Community Services (PACS) will celebrate the grand opening of its new location at 101 Buchanan Street on Monday, Oct. 26. The new location…
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Chester County Food Bank Returns to Its Roots as Familiar Face Again Steps into Role of Board Chair
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…
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Reliant Upon Volunteers, Chester County Food Bank’s Ag Program Produces Fresh Food for Those in Need
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…
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The Only Executive Director the Chester County Food Bank Has Ever Had Announces His Retirement
Larry Welsch, the founding Executive Director of Chester County Food Bank, will retire from the organization at the end of this year. Welsch, an Octorara…
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Downingtown Artist’s Latest Work Will Put a Smile on Your Face … and Help Those in Need
Downingtown artist Jeff Schaller has spent his time in quarantine creating silkscreen prints that aim to not only add some cheer to our lives but…
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Chester County Food Bank Offers Guidance on Accessing Food During These Challenging Times
The Families First Coronavirus Response Act has authorized a new benefit called Pandemic-EBT to assist families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price…
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Epicurean Garage of Chester Springs Gives Back in a Big Way, Inspires Others to Follow
The Epicurean Garage, a restaurant in the Eagle Pointe Village Shopping Center in Chester Springs, has been raising money and providing food for charities in…
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