Call the Food Bank: 330.792.5522
September is Hunger Action Month, when we ask everyone in our community to take action against hunger in our area, all month long. Hunger Action Month is your opportunity to join a movement that has a real and lasting impact on our effort to feed more hungry individuals and families facing food insecurity.
Feed Our Valley will begin November 8th and run through the end of December. Area Sparkle Markets will be collecting non-perishable food during this time frame as they have in past years.
To benefit Second Harvest The event consists of three races: a 1K “Fun Run”, targeting kids under 10 years of age, and both a 2-Mile and a 5-Mile run open to all ages.
The Winter Celebration @ Fellow Riverside Gardens that showcases Holiday Trees on display in the Davis Education and Visitor Center between December 4th through January 7th. Area non-profits decorate the trees. Extended hours will be on Saturday, December 4th, 11th and 18th until 7:00 p.m.
The Holiday Concert of Giving featuring the Youngstown Area Community Concert Band, Dana Chorale and the Stambaugh Chorus will be on Sunday, December 12th from 4:00 – 5:30 p.m. at Stambaugh Auditorium to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank. The concert is free, attendees are asked to donate money at the door to the food bank.
Orange is the color of hunger. This Hunger Action Day, let's join together by wearing orange, turning our city landmarks orange, and raising our voices all across the country on behalf of the millions of people facing hunger.
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley will display a scarecrow during the month of October for Mill Creek MetroParks’ Pumpkin Walk Celebration. The scarecrows will be on display in the Children’s Gardens at Fellows Riverside Gardens from October 1st through October 31st, 2022 for the public to enjoy.
Have you ever thought about how a plant-based diet could change your everyday life? Gather your friends and family to join us for a feast that will pleasure your palate and change your perspective on vegetables. Our plants have a purpose to improve your health and the health of our community. Enjoy this gourmet, multi-course meal while supporting a great cause. You will have the opportunity to hear briefly from experts about the benefits of plant-based living, but the focus of the evening will be kept on enjoying the fabulous cuisine.
Since the early 1980s, Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley, originally known as The Food Assistance Warehouse, has been dedicated to alleviating hunger by rescuing surplus food from companies and distributing it to local charities. Established as a 501(c)(3) organization in 1982, it became a certified member of Feeding America in 1994, enabling access to national food donors like Target, Aldi, Meijer, and Walmart. Collaborating with local companies and initiatives such as Harvest for Hunger and Feed our Valley, Second Harvest continues its mission to fight hunger in the Mahoning Valley.
CONTACT
2805 Salt Springs Road
Youngstown, Ohio 44509
Phone: 330.792.5522
Fax: 330.792.9665
General Inquiries
rfuller@shfbmv.org
Business Hours
Monday-Friday : 8:00am- 4:30pm
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