Ann Prifrel takes over as new CEO of Great Plains Food Bank

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Great Plains Food Bank is now under the new leadership of Ann Prifrel.

She brings more than a decade of executive leadership experience in hunger relief, nonprofit management and large-scale fundraising.

Prifrel most recently served as Chief Development Officer of Harry Chapin Food Bank of Southwest Florida.

She is a Midwest native.

“I’m proud to be the CEO of The Great Plains Food Bank, an organization grounded in passion, service, and innovation – values that strongly align with my own,” shared Ann Prifrel. “The Midwest holds a special place in my heart. I look forward to moving the mission forward with a dedicated team and integrating myself into all the communities the Great Plains Food Bank serves.” 

“Our nationwide search was aimed at finding a leader with the vision to drive the mission of the Great Plains Food Bank forward, and we found exactly that in Ann Prifrel,” said Jasper Schneider, Board Chair of the Great Plains Food Bank. “Her immense talent and depth of industry knowledge make her the ideal choice for this role. We are eager to see the impact she will have as she leads us into this exciting next chapter.” 

Prifrel replaces former CEO Melissa Sobolik who left to become CEO of Rhode Island Community Food Bank.