Tarte Cosmetics, Second Harvest Food Bank team up

Tarte Cosmetics is again teaming up with Second Harvest Food Bank for a food drive from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Nov. 9 at Ulta Beauty, Shoppes at Boardman Park, located at 403 Boardman-Poland Road.

The “Tarte of Giving” event is sponsored by Tarte Cosmetics of New York.

Mary Hall, of Canfield, Tarte’s regional education manager and QVC makeup artist, said the company encourages local philanthropy in addition to its global efforts to support those in need.

“We are excited to again support Second Harvest, which does so much for people in our area,” said Hall. “Last year’s event was such a success we knew we had to do it again.”

The items most needed include peanut butter, cereal, canned vegetables, tuna fish, dried pasta, canned soup and macaroni and cheese.

For every three items donated, guests will receive a raffle ticket for a chance to win one of two $300 Tarte gift baskets.

The company’s team of national makeup artists will also be on hand, doing consultations by appointment.

An appointment is not needed to donate. However, those who want to secure a spot for a consultation can contact Ulta at 330-629-6276.

The company, which formulates without controversial ingredients such as dyes, fragrances, parabens and petrochemicals, believes in social responsibility and is part of a cooperative in the Amazon.

Every year, Tarte gives back a portion of proceeds to the Sustainable Amazon Partnership (SAP).

Second Harvest Food Bank Of The Mahoning Valley gathers, stores and distributes food to hunger relief organizations in the tri-county area. The organization’s 153-member agencies feed more than 15,000 people each week.