USDA cuts making significant impact on Valley food banks

USDA cuts making significant impact on Valley food banks

Hunger in the country has ticked up the last few years, with rising inflation and the end of pandemic-era food aid programs.

March 30th, 9:29 AM EDT by Sydney Canty & Mike Gauntner
Tickets on sale for Mercer County Food Bank’s 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser

Tickets on sale for Mercer County Food Bank’s 'Empty Bowls' fundraiser

Tickets are now on sale for the Mercer County Food Bank's "Empty Bowls" fundraiser, scheduled for Thursday, April 3, at the Hickory VFW in Sharon.

March 11th, 9:16 AM EDT by Mike Gauntner
Pantry program launching at Sharon City Elementary Schools to address child hunger

Pantry program launching at Sharon City Elementary Schools to address child hunger

The Mercer County Food Bank is partnering with First Presbyterian Church of Sharon and Sharon City Schools to launch the School Pantry program at all elementary schools within the district.

January 28th, 5:48 AM EST by Mike Gauntner
Feed Our Valley - Mission Statement

Feed Our Valley - Mission Statement

Hunger in our Valley is on the rise. And instead of just reporting on the problem, 21 News is doing something to help.
 

Second Harvest Food Bank Agencies

Second Harvest Food Bank Agencies

The Food Bank distributes food to 163 hunger relief organizations in Columbiana, Mahoning, and Trumbull counties. These organizations include church pantries, meal sites, homeless shelters, shelters for battered women, school pantries, and after-school programs. Click the link to view a list of the agencies served by the Food Bank.

Second Harvest Food Bank Needs List

Second Harvest Food Bank Needs List

Below is the list of non-perishable foods that Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley can always use.

Second Harvest Food Bank Food And Funds Drives

Second Harvest Food Bank Food And Funds Drives

Second Harvest accepts non-perishable food donations but encourages monetary gifts. $1 can help provide up to 5 nutritious meals. 

Donate to Second Harvest Food Bank Online

Donate to Second Harvest Food Bank Online

Click Here to make a secure online donation to Second Harvest Food Bank and help feed hungry families in our community.

Second Harvest Food Bank on Facebook

Second Harvest Food Bank on Facebook

Find Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley on Facebook.

Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County

Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County

The mission of the Community Food Warehouse is to provide supplemental food to those who are hungry and to raise awareness of hunger throughout Mercer County.

Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County Member Agencies

Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County Member Agencies

Our member agencies include food pantries, soup kitchens, abuse and homeless shelters, local churches,after school programs, low income day care centers, youth centers, and mental health treatment centers. They are on the front line of hunger and directly serve our clients, all over Mercer County. 

Donate to Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County

Donate to Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County

Click Here to make a secure online donation to Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County and help feed hungry families in our community.

Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County on Facebook

Community Food Warehouse of Mercer County on Facebook

Find Community Food Warehouse on Facebook.

Feeding America

Feeding America

Second Harvest Food Bank is affiliated with Feeding America the nation's largest domestic hunger-relief charity.  Feeding Ameirca and its network members supply food to more than 25 million Americans each year.

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