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Frontline Food Company
Supporting Those Who Support Our Community
Our Community feature by Holly Stupak
Photo courtesy of Scott McCoy
When Broomall resident Scott McCoy was growing up, he and his cousin Brian Staley idolized their grandfather, Sergeant John J. Kelly, a World War II hero who went on to join the police force. They always wanted to find a way to pay back veterans and other frontline heroes, including their wives Jackie and Melinda, both healthcare workers.
Now, their families are on a mission to support frontline workers in what they call the “Frontline way.” What started as a “pipe dream” recently became the Frontline Food Company (www.FrontlineFoodCo.com), a food trailer co-owned by the McCoys and Staleys, that specializes in organizing events to raise funds for frontline workers.
After graduating from Marple Newtown High School, Scott worked in the construction industry for many years and also considered himself a “foodie.” He and his wife Jackie are raising their two young children in Broomall. They also run a successful party supply rental business. After the pandemic hit last spring, Scott was seeing changes in the construction business as well as the impact on frontline workers. He began thinking about the concept of a business that could give back to the community.
Wanting to do something in food service, Scott discussed the idea with his cousin Brian, a successful local chef who lives with his family in nearby Ridley Park. Together, they brainstormed how they could combine their skills and talents. “Brian and I discussed ideas for how to bring the community together to enjoy food and also raise funds for essential workers,” said Scott.
Co-owners of Frontline Food Company Brian Staley and Scott McCoy with their company trailer
Since the pandemic has wreaked havoc on the restaurant industry, Scott and Brian knew that a traditional restaurant setting may not work in these times. But food trucks and trailers by their very nature have more flexibility to continue to operate. “The idea of the food trailer worked really well for this concept,” said Scott, “and it’s the perfect way to safely serve food at local outdoor events and bring people together.”
Getting the trailer ready for business became the cousins’ winter project. Scott built it from scratch, including the propane work, the 6-ft exhaust hood system and plumbing for the sink. He also added a handmade concession window. It also has a chalkboard, to feature the name of the organization that proceeds are going to for a particular event. The army salute logo on the truck is a nod to Scott and Brian’s grandfather. “That’s our way of saluting those who support us,” said Scott.
After having worked as a head chef at several local restaurants, Brian said he’s enjoyed coming up with an innovative menu.
Frontline Food Company can cater small to large events and can customize any menu. Brian said he likes to be able to get creative, too and change things up. They offer several different menus, including a football themed menu that was popular for Super Bowl Sunday.
After successful spring events like the Marple Moms Easter Egg Hunt, a Trout Fishing Tournament and neighborhood block parties, Frontline Food Company is already booking events for late spring and early summer.
Publisher's Note: Frontline Food Company is on a mission to support those who support us: Healthcare workers, law enforcement, fire fighters, postal workers, teachers, social workers and farmers, to name just a few. They specialize in organizing events to raise funds for them while bringing the community together in a safe and responsible way, the Frontline way. For more information or to schedule an event, call 610-864-4829 or visit www.FrontlineFoodCo.com.
