Joseph Arthur BS

Joe Arthur was appointed Executive Director of the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank in July, 2012, after serving as Associate Director of the Food Bank since October, 2008. Joe also served as a volunteer Board Member with the Food Bank from 2000 – 2005 and served as Board President in 2004 and 2005. As the Food Bank’s principal ambassador, Joe presents regularly on the issue of hunger in Pennsylvania to community groups, legislative gatherings, government partners, prospective donor organizations, and other forums.

Joe joined the Food Bank in 2008 after working 23 years in finance and accounting management, primarily with Pennsylvania community banks. Joe is a leader in anti-hunger work in Pennsylvania through his work as a Board Officer for the associations Feeding Pennsylvania and Hunger Free Pennsylvania. Joe is also a Member of the Rotary Club of Harrisburg, the Estate Planning Council of Central Pennsylvania, and the Pennsylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants. Joe holds a B.S. in Accounting from Penn State University. Joe, his wife Deb, and their children Josh and Tara, live in Manheim, Lancaster County.