Partnering with our “Blair County Born” businesses is what we love to do most. The DelGrosso name here in Blair County is one that stands for great taste, integrity, economic impact, and fun. From food production to summertime amusements at Laguna Splash and DelGrosso Park, their family and “family of businesses” bring it all together. The Altoona Blair County Development (ABCD) Corporation was proud to play a part in this latest expansion project. More hot weather is on the way. Discover Blair County and make your way to Laguna Splash while you still can.
As reported in the Altoona Mirror – August 7, 2025
DelGrosso Foods gets $2.25M loan to buy warehouse
by Mirror Staff Reporters
DelGrosso Foods received a $2.25 million loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority to help finance the purchase of a 450,000-square-foot warehouse in Snyder Township, Tyrone, according to a news release from Amy Mearkle, DelGrosso director of marketing and advertising.
The state Department of Community and Economic Development approved more than $6.3 million in new, low-interest loans through PIDA to “help boost business growth and create and retain jobs” in places like Blair County, DCED Communications Director Justin Backover said in a release.
Mearkle said as a part of this initiative, DelGrosso Food partnered with the Altoona-Blair County Development Corporation to secure the 15-year $2.25 million loan with a 4.25% reset interest rate. DelGrosso Food will occupy about 150,000 square feet of the warehouse at first but plans to expand as the company grows.
“We currently meet our warehousing needs through other lease arrangements at other Blair County locations,” said Matt DelGrosso, COO of DelGrosso Food. “This will allow us to consolidate most of our warehouse needs. As we continue to grow, we need additional warehouse space, and this facility is conveniently located near both of our manufacturing plants.”
Additional financing for the project includes a $25 million loan from First Commonwealth Bank and $5.75 million in equity. As part of the expansion, DelGrosso Foods plans to create at least three new full-time jobs within three years and retain its existing 185 employees, Mearkle said.
