Al Marino

Director of Corporate and Community Giving

Connecticut Foodshare

Al Marino is the Director of Corporate and Community Giving at Connecticut Foodshare, the statewide food bank serving all of Connecticut. Al has been with the food bank for 9 years; he joined the food bank after a successful 37 year career in the food industry. In his role at Connecticut Foodshare Al leads his team in identifying and stewarding corporate partners in financial support and volunteer opportunities. Al is very visible in the community and participates in multiple Chamber of Commerce groups.

Al is a proud graduate of the 2015 Encore!Hartford program. He regularly participates on panels and has presented to students in subsequent class years, as well as hosted a Fellow in 2023 at Connecticut Foodshare. Al received his Marketing degree from Fairfield University. He and his wife Sue have two grown children and are longtime residents of Wethersfield, CT. Al is passionate about the mission of Connecticut Foodshare, and he looks forward to continually making a difference in the lives of those who struggle with food insecurity.