Midwest Food Bank Welcomes Dennis Hall Jr. as New Executive Director

Jun 25, 2025 1 min read

Midwest Food Bank announced the appointment of Dennis Hall Jr. as Executive Director of its Florida Division, based in Ft. Myers, effective June 16.

“Dennis brings exactly the kind of high-impact leadership we need in Florida,” said Patrick Burke, Chief Operations Officer at Midwest Food Bank. “His track record in strategic growth, building community partnerships, and leading through crisis aligns perfectly with our mission.”

Before joining Midwest Food Bank, Dennis led operations at Harry Chapin Food Bank, where he played a critical role in expanding food access across Southwest Florida and enhancing emergency response strategies. His leadership helped increase efficiency and widen the organization’s reach during pivotal moments of need.

“I grew up experiencing food insecurity firsthand,” said Hall. “Those early challenges taught me the importance of consistent access to nutritious food. It’s a big part of why I do this work. I understand what it feels like to be on the receiving end-and that empathy drives every decision I make today.”