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2003

In January 2003, the Food Bank is established as a subsidiary of Diocesan Catholic Charities with a separate board having exclusive focus on the affairs and needs of the Food Bank. Under the leadership of President & CEO Paul Hesler, and Richard Wardell, the first...

1999

Paul Hesler is hired as the Executive Director of the Food Bank.

1998

The Food Bank employs seven full-time staff with a $750,000 budget and installs a computerized inventory system.

1994

The Food Bank moves to their new building in Big Flats. A day later the roof collapsed on the old building.

1992

The Food Bank expands its inventory to include purchased food, supplemented by SNAP funds.