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Keeping Chester Families Fed In Every Season
Keeping Chester Families Fed In Every Season
When school doors close for the summer, many families require more food access throughout the days and nights. In addition to programs and partnerships already in place, the CCC Community Development Corporation, alongside The Christian Church of Chester family, is stepping into the gap to ensure no child or family in our community goes hungry during these months.
We are standardizing our pantry staples to provide kid-friendly, easy-to-prepare, nutritious meals that support families. Will you help us stock the shelves?
Our Seasonal Focus Areas
⚡ Kid-Friendly Meals and Snacks
⚡ Kid-Friendly Meals and Snacks
Older kids are often home alone while parents work. We need easy, safe, shelf-stable options they can prepare themselves without a stove—like individual mac & cheese cups, cold cereals, and shelf-stable milks.
🍉 Beat-the-Heat Snacks & Hydration
🍉 Beat-the-Heat Snacks & Hydration
Staying active in the summer requires extra fuel and lots of fluids. We are prioritizing low-sugar juice boxes, fruit cups packed in 100% juice, and portable snacks like pretzels or fruit snacks.
🍗 No-Cook Dinner Fillers
🍗 No-Cook Dinner Fillers
High-quality canned proteins like chicken and tuna allow families to create fast, refreshing meals without turning on appliances in 90-degree weather.
The Family Pantry Checklist
Thinking of how you can support us? Take a look at the list below for our major areas of need!
Thinking of how you can support us? Take a look at the list below for our major areas of need!
📦 Protein & Quick Meals
Canned Tuna, Chicken, or Salmon (Pop-top/pull-tab cans preferred)
Individual Microwaveable Macaroni & Cheese cups or boxes
Canned Chili, Stews, or Ready-to-Eat Soups
Peanut Butter (Plastic jars only) & Fruit Jelly or Jam (Squeeze bottles preferred)
🌾 Grains, Pasta & Breakfast
Dry Pasta (Rotini, Elbows, Spaghetti) & Canned/Jarred Pasta Sauce
Assorted Cold Breakfast Cereals (Low-sugar, whole-grain options preferred)
Instant Rice
Instant Ramen or Noodle Cups
🥤 Hydration & Healthy Snacks
100% Juice Boxes or Pouches
Shelf-Stable Milk Packs (Dairy or plant-based boxes that don't need initial refrigeration)
Individual Snack Packs (Crackers, pretzels, or popcorn)
Fruit Snacks, Dried Fruit, or Fruit Leather
Applesauce Cups or Canned Fruit Cups (Packed in 100% juice or water)
This list is just a snapshot of what you can do to ensure that our pantry continues to be a resource to our community. Any and all non-perishable food donations are welcomed and encouraged!
This list is just a snapshot of what you can do to ensure that our pantry continues to be a resource to our community. Any and all non-perishable food donations are welcomed and encouraged!
HOW TO GIVE
HOW TO GIVE
Physical donations are accepted at The Christian Church of Chester (308 West Third Street, Chester, PA 19013) on the following days/times:
Monday/Tuesday: 5:30-8pm,
Wednesday: 6:30-8pm,
Friday: 7-9pm,
Sunday: 9am-12pm
Can’t make it to the building, or want to make an impact without leaving home? We’ve made it easy. We have curated an online wish list featuring many of the items currently needed to keep our distribution bundles balanced. Items purchased here are shipped directly to our volunteer coordinators.
About Us
About Us
CCC Community Development Corporation
CCC Community Development Corporation
Building, Feeding, and Uplifting Chester
At the CCC Community Development Corporation, we believe a thriving community is built through practical action and shared dignity. Inspired by the life and legacy of William R. Cobb, "The General," our mission is to empower the residents of Chester by addressing both immediate needs and long-term growth.
In this season, we've met the mission through these vital pillars:
Nourishing the Present: Through our Community Food Pantry, we fight food insecurity head-on. We ensure that local families have access to fresh, nutritious food, serving our neighbors with the same warmth and hospitality that "The General" brought to his own backyard grills.
Building the Future: We invest heavily in economic empowerment by creating pathways into the Skilled Trades and Human Services. By providing scholarships, mentorship, and training, we help the next generation master sustainable crafts to build strong careers.
Together, we believe that community care begins with service. Whether we are filling a pantry shelf or funding a student's toolset, we are dedicated to strengthening Chester from the ground up—ensuring no one stands in the dark, and no one goes hungry.
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