C. W. Post

Biography

C. W. Post rose to prominence as an innovative businessman whose ideas helped shape the breakfast table for millions. Building on a keen sense of consumer needs, he expanded a family of food products that prized convenience, nutrition, and tasteful design, drawing admiration for his entrepreneurial vigor.

Beyond commerce, Post invested in the communities that supported his work, fostering research on food safety and supporting civic enterprises in and around Long Island. His estate, charitable ventures, and attention to workers’ welfare left a legacy of measured philanthropy that endures in the institutions between which he is laid to rest.