Harvest Hope Food Bank Names Sy Hughes as CEO

The Harvest Hope Food Bank Board of Directors announced today that Sy Hughes has been named Chief Executive Officer, following his service as Interim CEO since January 2026.

Hughes joined Harvest Hope in November 2025 as Vice President of Resource Development and Engagement. Since stepping into the interim leadership role, he has worked closely with staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners to advance the organization’s mission of providing food and hope to neighbors experiencing food insecurity across the 20 counties it serves.

Prior to joining Harvest Hope, Hughes spent more than a decade in leadership roles supporting mission-driven organizations, most recently serving with the Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), where he helped lead initiatives focused on community engagement, resource development, and organizational growth.

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