About Wade’s Dairy

Delivering Foodservice Confidence Since 1893

Who We Are

Wade’s Dairy is a fifth-generation, family-owned foodservice distributor based in Bridgeport, Connecticut. Since 1893, we’ve been delivering high-quality dairy, frozen, and shelf-stable foods to schools, restaurants, convenience stores, healthcare institutions, and specialty retailers across Southern New England — including Connecticut, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and parts of New York.

We proudly combine modern distribution capabilities with old-fashioned service values, providing the kind of personalized attention you can only get from a family business that’s been doing this for over 130 years.

Our Mission

At Wade’s Dairy, we aim to:

• Earn your trust with professional, personalized service that reflects your business’s unique needs
• Be your first-choice supplier across our extensive line of refrigerated, frozen, and shelf-stable foods
• Grow sustainably, blending cutting-edge operations with five generations of foodservice experience
• Support our customers, employees, and suppliers in building long-term success — together
  
  

A Family Business, Five Generations Strong

The story of Wade’s Dairy began in 1884, when our great-grandfather Frank Henry Wade began peddling milk by horse and wagon in Easton, CT. By 1893, he had established his own herd and started a small dairy business with daily milk deliveries — launching what would become one of Connecticut’s most enduring family enterprises.

Over the next century, Wade’s evolved from bottled milk home delivery to modern foodservice distribution, with each generation building on the values of hard work, adaptability, and community care.

Our roots include:

• Hand-labeled glass bottles and horse-drawn milk routes
• On-site truck mechanics keeping deliveries running in snowstorms
• Pioneering cold chain refrigeration and expanding our product range
• Supplying thousands of school cafeterias and independent food businesses
• Entering the digital era while holding tight to our motto:  “Let our family serve yours.”

Today, under the leadership of Lindsay Warner (President) and Dave Gambino (Vice President), Wade’s continues to thrive by investing in technology, growing our dry goods portfolio, and expanding our reach throughout the region — while staying grounded in the values that started it all.

What Makes Wade’s Different?

• ✔ Reliability: On-time deliveries, responsive service, and cold chain confidence
• ✔ Full-Service Distribution: From milk and cheese to muffins, energy drinks, and frozen soups
• ✔ Community Commitment: We partner with local suppliers and support schools, food banks, and regional food initiatives
• ✔ People-First Culture: Our employees are family, and so are our customers

Looking Ahead

We’re proud of our past — and focused on the future. From supporting Connecticut’s “30 by 30” local food sourcing initiative to rolling out digital tools that make ordering easier for our customers, we’re committed to evolving with the industry while honoring the legacy that got us here.