WEST CHESTER, PA — Twenty-three West Chester area restaurants and businesses have joined forces to support the Chester County Food Bank and the West Chester Food Cupboard after the Chester County Food Bank suffered a $250,000 loss in federal USDA funding through The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP). This effort aims to fill the gap left by the canceled food order, which provided supplies for vulnerable families across the region.
The grassroots food and fund drive highlights the critical role of these organizations in addressing food insecurity. Stephanie Gray of Kildare’s Irish Pub, one of the drive’s key organizers, emphasized the community’s strength, stating, “This isn’t just about food—it’s about community. When I heard about this issue, I knew we had to do something. The response from local restaurants and neighbors has been overwhelming in the best way. West Chester always shows up for each other.”
Drop-Off Locations
Community members can make contributions at the following locations throughout the West Chester area:
- Kildare’s Irish Pub
- Side Bar
- Madi’s On a Roll
- The Original Spence
- Social Lounge
- Gemelli
- Carlino’s Market
- Mercato Ristorante and Bar
- Greystone
- Steaks WC
- Bierhaul
- Gryphon Cafe West Chester
- Fiorello Cafe
- America’s Pie
- Bonchon
- Limoncello West Chester
- Cafe Baladi
- Pizza 316
- Tuk Tuk Thai Kitchen
- Nifty Fifty’s
- Gadaleto’s Seafood Market West Chester
- Penn’s Table
- Lenape Pizza
Items Most Needed
Donors are encouraged to contribute the following high-demand items:
- Personal care products such as soap, deodorant, and toothpaste
- Diapers and baby care supplies
- Books
- Storage bags
- Toilet paper
- Shelf-stable pantry goods, including oatmeal, cereal, pancake mix, and canned meats
- Frozen foods and fresh produce
Please note that cleaning products cannot be accepted.
Direct donations are also welcomed at the Chester County Food Bank and the West Chester Food Cupboard. This community-led initiative reflects the collective commitment to addressing food insecurity and ensuring that local families have access to essential resources.
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