No need is too small and no voice is too quiet to be heard. We will devote the time and energy necessary to educate, advocate and feed.
More than 25 people volunteer for us each month and make the difference in the lives of over a thousand people.
Working together with local churches, the Community Outreach Program, The Parkesburg Point, and local businesses is key to our success.
2005 - The Octorara Area Food Cupboard began as a mobile food pantry set up in a parking lot and operated by the Chester County Food Bank on a once a month basis serving about 65 people with 1,500 lbs. of food. As the demand for food grew, the mobile pantry moved to a local parish.
2012 - The mobile pantry was serving over 9,000 lbs. of food to over 500 people creating the need for a permanent location. Through a collaborative effort with the Chester County Food Bank, Parkesburg Point Youth Center, local businesses, churches and residents, the newly formed Octorara Area Food Cupboard opened its doors on December 4th 2012.
2026- Over the years OAFC continues to expand its offerings through grants and community donations. We’ve expanded our supplies to include milk, eggs, cheese and meat weekly. We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Chester County Food Bank, Walmart, ACME, Hershey Meats, Weiss Market, DutchWay Market, community church and individuals for their unwavering support.
President:
Bob Larson
Vice President:
TBA
Treasurer:
Mark Stauffer
Secretary:
Alison Whiteman
Bookkeeper:
TBA
Board Members:
Andrew Morlando Jr
Anna Cardwell
Charlie Hart
Judd Dunn
Linda Ellerbe
Robbyn Kehoe
Advisory Board:
Larry Welsch
Cherie Myers
They are the Best!