b'PICTURED: The Cafaro Company; Columbiana High School Winning DisplayBuilding toStay Connected with Beat Hunger Second HarvestCANSTRUCTION EVENTSWere launching a new email newsletter and would love for you BRING CREATIVITY ANDto be part of it! This new option will provide timely updates, COMMUNITY TOGETHER upcomingdistributions,volunteeropportunities,eventinfo, and stories from across our service area delivered straight to This year, Second Harvest was proud to be part of notyour inbox.one, but two Canstruction events! The first event wasIf youre interested in receiving the email newsletter, please held at Eastwood Mall, where teams showcased theirscan the QR code at right and fill out the form to be added to incrediblecreativitywhilegenerouslydonatingtheirour list.building supplies to Second Harvest Food Bank. This years theme, Games: Win the Battle Against Hunger, inspiredeightteamstocompete,resultinginthe collectionofmorethan5,100nonperishablefood items. The Peoples Choice Award was awarded toUpcoming Tax Daniel Haggerty for his impressive bowling pin and bowling ball display.PlansarealreadyunderwayfornextyearsBenefits in 2026Canstructionevent,whichwillfeatureanaquarium theme. Stay tuned for more details.Good news for donors! Beginning with the 2026 tax year, a new small donor tax break Students at Columbiana High School also hosted theirwill allow taxpayers who take the standard deduction to claim an additional deduction own Canstruction event, bringing the spirit of creativityfor charitable giving. This above-the-line adjustment makes it possible to support andgivingtotheircampus.Fiveteamsbuilttree- organizations like Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley while also themed structures made entirely of 1,746 pounds ofreceiving a tax benefit, even if you do not itemize your deductions.canned goods that will be distributed to help neighbors in need. Key Details for the 2026 Small Donor Tax Break:Deduction Limit: Up to $1,000 for single filers and up to $2,000 for married Thank you to everyone who participated, donated, andcouples filing jointly.helpedsupportthosefacingfoodinsecurityinourEligible Contributions: Only cash donations made directly to qualified 501(c)(3) community. public charities are eligible. This includes gifts made by cash, check, or credit card.PICTURED: Daniel and Mr. Haggerty Were grateful for the continued generosity of supporters across the Mahoning Valley, and this upcoming change makes it even easier for donors to make a meaningful impact in our community.Winter, 2026 Newsletter PAGE 5'