b'Your SupportMakes A Differencefrom Michael Iberis, Executive DirectorAs we move into the winter season, I want to take a moment to thank you for your continued support of Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley. Your generosity truly makes a difference for our neighbors in need across the Valley, and we are deeply grateful for your commitment to our mission.This years Feed Our Valley campaign, in partnership with WFMJ, was our most successful yetraising $359,952.09 andcollecting61,677poundsoffood,providingthe equivalent of 1,851,158 meals. Over 19 years, Feed Our Valley has helped deliver more than 13 million meals to local families, thanks to supporters like you.Uncertaintyexistsformanyindividualsandfamilieswe serve. Our team works diligently to keep our shelves stocked andensurehelpisalwaysavailabletoour160partner agencies.On behalf of our Board of Directors, staff, and myself, thank you for standing with Second Harvest. As winter continues,Holiday Food we invite you to consider making a giftof any sizeto help us remain a reliable source of food and hope for ourDistributionneighbors most in need.With Gratitude, Mike SERVES OVER 1,000 FAMILIESThe Trumbull County Fairgrounds served as the site of a large community food distributiononNovember22,coordinatedbytheWarrenFamilyMissionin partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank, the Trumbull County Fair Board, and volunteers from Safe Harbor Recovery Center. The event provided essential support to families facing food insecurity during the holiday season.CHARITY RATINGThe Food Bank holds a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator,More than 62,000 pounds of food were prepared and distributed to over 1,000 Americas largest and most-utilized independent evaluator offamilies in need, with many community members arriving hours before the event charities. A 4-star rating is Charity Navigators highest rating. began, some as early as 2:30 a.m., to ensure they could receive assistance.This is a special event to be able to helpfamiliesbeforetheholiday season and take that burden off those families,saidDominicMararri, DirectorofPublicRelationsatthe Warren Family Mission and President of the Board for Second Harvest Food Bank. Putting food on the table can be costly before the holidays, so we came together collaboratively to make sure no family goes hungry this season.This edition covers the time period of September through DecemberNow in its second year, the large-scale giveaway was expanded in response to of 2025. growing need, particularly as families continue to adjust to uncertainty and rising It is the policy of Second Harvest Food Bank to maintain the highestcosts of living. level of confidentiality with respect to donor information. We will not share donor names, addresses, or fund-related financial informationJohn Hickey, Emergency Management Agency Director for Trumbull County, helped with organizations outside of the Food Bank. From time to time, donorfacilitate use of the fairgrounds for the event and emphasized the importance of names may be listed in Food Bank publications, but only after written notification is provided. In all cases, donors are given the option ofseeing the need firsthand. If you dont feel something in your heart by watching this, remaining anonymous.PAGE 2 Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley'