Tuesday, February 15, 2011
8.3 million pounds of food distributed
YOUNGSTOWN
Second Harvest Food Bank of the Mahoning Valley distributed a record 8.3 million pounds of food last year, an increase of 1 million pounds over the previous year.
“We are very pleased that we were able to procure and distribute more food than we did the previous year, but we’re saddened that it was necessary,” said Mike Iberis, food-bank executive director.
In the past 10 years, the food bank, located at 2805 Salt Springs Road, has increased its annual distribution of food by 137 percent.
Last year, there were more than 670,000 visits to the 153 food pantries and soup kitchens served by Second Harvest in Columbiana, Mahoning and Trumbull counties, Iberis said.
This could not have been accomplished without the support of thousands of people that give financially, donate food, and give of their time, he said.
Meet-and-greet
YOUNGSTOWN
Councilman Paul Drennen, D-5th, invites citizens of his ward to a meet-and-greet session with Connie Hathorn, Youngstown schools superintendent, from 6 to 7 p.m. today at Volney Rogers School, 2400 Schenley Ave.
NEO HealthForce to offer workshop
YOUNGSTOWN
NEO HealthForce is offering a free career workshop Wednesday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Jewish Community Center, 505 Gypsy Lane.
For anyone considering a health career, the workshop provides an opportunity to learn about a wide range of health careers.
The workshop includes health professionals talking about working in their fields and the education and training needed; representatives from schools and colleges that provide health-career training; and financial-aid information.
NEO HealthForce is an industry-driven network committed to addressing workforce shortages in the health industry.
To preregister, contact Danita Logan, 330-965-1787, ext. 7115.