Summer, 2026 Newsletter • PAGE 3
“SUMMER SHOULD BE A TIME 
FOR CHILDREN TO ENJOY 
BEING KIDS—NOT WORRY 
ABOUT THEIR NEXT MEAL.”
— Renee Fuller
Executive Director of Second Harvest
Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley
Scan Me!
Make a safe, secure monetary donation 
to help feed hungry families by visiting 
mahoningvalleysecondharvest.org or by 
scanning the QR code. Prefer to give 
food? We’re always in need of peanut 
butter, cereal, tuna, canned fruits and 
vegetables, dry pasta, and more.
WAYS TO DONATE
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Dr. Chester A. Amedia Jr. M.D., 
President
Nephrologist
Anthony Modarelli, President Elect
Sparkle Markets
Chuck George, Treasurer 
Hapco, Inc.
Mike Iberis, Secretary           
Second Harvest Food Bank Retiree
Dominic Mararri, Past-President
Senior Care Insurance
Jess Briganti           
Apostolakis Auto Group
Bob Krohn       
Pepsi Beverages Company  
Amanda Thiry
PNC Bank
Frank Wiley 
Giant Eagle Regional Business Leader
Rajiv Taneja D.M.D. 
General Dentist
OUR MISSION
Second Harvest Food Bank of the  Mahoning 
Valley’s mission is to solicit, store, and 
distribute food to hunger-relief organizations 
feeding people in Columbiana, Mahoning, 
and Trumbull counties; and to provide 
education and advocacy.
OUR VISION
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning 
Valley believes that no one should go hungry 
and is dedicated to building a community 
that makes food accessible to all people.
School pantries do more than provide food—they help reduce stress for parents, support children’s 
health and well-being, and ensure students are better prepared to learn and succeed when they return 
to the classroom. “Summer should be a time for children to enjoy being kids, not a time for families to 
worry about where their next meal will come from,” said Renee Fuller. “We are grateful for the support 
of our donors, volunteers, and partners who help make these programs possible.”
As the need continues to grow, community support remains essential. Every dollar donated helps 
Second Harvest provide food to local families and strengthen programs like school pantries. In fact, 
every $1 donated can help provide up to five meals for someone facing hunger.
The notes from Sebring students 
serve as a powerful reminder that a 
pantry is more than shelves stocked 
with food, it is a source of hope, 
stability, and support for children and 
families throughout our community. 
Together, we can help ensure that 
children 
across 
the 
Mahoning 
Valley have access to the nutritious 
food they need this summer and all 
year long.
THANK YOU TO OUR 160 PARTNER AGENCIES 
ACROSS COLUMBIANA, MAHONING, AND 
TRUMBULL COUNTIES!

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