Title: President & CEO
Workplace: Food Bank of Delaware
Alma Mater: University of Delaware
Boards: Delaware State Chamber Board of Governors, Rotary Club of Wilmington, Swank Family Foundation, President’s Committee for People with Intellectual Disabilities
What is your hidden talent? “Being an eternal optimist. No apologies — I will always believe the glass is half full. It’s what keeps me going.”
For her entire career, Cathy Kanefsky has worked with organizations that provide hope to others through an environment that fosters collaborations and a focus on service. Serving as president and CEO of the Food Bank of Delaware since May 2021, Kanefsky has been able to work closely with the organization’s board and leadership team to develop and implement its strategic vision for a community free of hunger. Annually, the Food Bank of Delaware distributes millions of pounds of food to the community through statewide pantries and partners.
Received the award in 2024 and 2025.
