Wade’s Dairy is a fifth-generation, family-owned food distributor trusted by a wide range of customers — from school districts and delis to hospitals and corporate feeders.
No matter your kitchen size or business model, our mission is the same: to deliver the best selection, the most reliable service, and the personal touch you won’t find anywhere else.
We’re one of the region’s top suppliers of dairy and food products for public and private school systems.
We offer:
Service Area Includes:
K-12 districts, early learning centers, charter schools, colleges, and universities
From ingredients to inspiration, we support restaurants of all types:
We Serve:
Independent restaurants, café chains, caterers, bars, and pizza shops
We understand the critical importance of nutrition, consistency, and compliance in healthcare foodservice.
Wade’s delivers:
We Work With:
Hospitals, rehab centers, assisted living, and nursing homes
Wade’s helps stores optimize their shelf space and refrigeration units with best-selling essentials:
Clients Include:
C-stores, IGAs, co-ops, and independent grocers
From summer camps to shelters to food pantries, we help community-based organizations feed more people, more easily.
We Partner With:
Churches, food banks, childcare centers, youth programs, and nonprofits
✔ Personalized service — real people, real relationships
✔ One-stop shop — dairy, frozen, shelf-stable, and beverages
✔ Reliable delivery — cold-chain guaranteed
✔ Competitive pricing — large distributor value, family-owned care
✔ 130+ years of trust — built in Bridgeport, delivering across New England
Whether you’re a small business or a regional operation, we’d love to learn about your needs and show how Wade’s can help.