Pocono ProFoods

Headquartered in Stroudsburg, PA, Pocono ProFoods is an independent, broad-line foodservice distributor with customers throughout the Mid-Atlantic and Northeastern United States. Pocono ProFoods distributes over 8,000 products used in food preparation and service. Founded in 1940, the Company was originally a local produce wholesaler for Pocono Mountains resorts and has grown to serve restaurant and foodservice customers across 14 states. The Company's customers include independent fine dining and casual restaurants, country clubs, hotels and resorts, schools and the U.S. military. Pocono ProFoods operated successfully for decades and experienced steady growth by providing customers with reliable service, quality products and value-added menu planning services. The Company became a leading foodservice distributor and developed a diverse and loyal customer base that led to expansion into several national chain accounts. Starting in March 2020, the wide-ranging effects of COVID-19 began to impact Pocono ProFoods' core business. Government restrictions and shutdowns of restaurants, schools and hotels led to an immediate and unprecedented decline in customer orders. Despite implementing cost-cutting measures, the Company experienced revenue and profitability declines, which severely constrained liquidity.