Neighborhoods

A Youngstown organization has been awarded nearly half a million dollars to help feed the Valley.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation was awarded a $483,000 grant from the USDA Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, Produce Prescription Program.

To read the full story from WKBN, click here.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. has been awarded a $483,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program, Produce Prescription Program. 

To read the full story from The Business Journal, click here.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp. received a $483,000 federal grant that will provide three years of funding for the Glenwood Fresh Market.

To read the full article from The Vindicator, click here.

The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation received financial support to ensure the availability of fresh fruit and vegetables at the Glenwood Fresh Market for the next three years.

To read the full story from Mahoning Matters, click here.

YNDC Executive Director Ian Beniston appears on WFMJ's Morning Ready to discuss YNDC's recent accomplishments.

To watch the segment on WFMJ's Morning Ready, click here.

Wednesday, December 17, 2025

The Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley awarded a $150,000 grant to the Glenwood Fresh Market.

The market, located at 2915 Glenwood Avenue, provides year-round access to FREE fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy food items for residents of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley. The market also provides free health screenings, nutrition literacy courses, cooking demonstrations, and other health resources to members. The Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley and Mercy Health's Community Health team are primary partners in the Glenwood Fresh Market. Hats off to The Mercy Health Foundation Mahoning Valley for their ongoing support and partnership!

Tuesday, December 23, 2025

The Schwebel Family Foundation has awarded a $2,500 grant to YNDC.

Many thanks to the Schwebel Family Foundation for their continued support of YNDC!

Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Direction Home of Eastern Ohio has awarded YNDC with $42,026 for home maintenance. These funds will be used for home repairs including: furnaces, hot water tanks, and ramps. Many thanks to Direction Home for the continued support!

The Rotary Club of Youngstown has announced the return of the Groundhog Craft Beerfest, now in its 8th year. The event will take place on Saturday, Jan. 31 at Stambaugh Auditorium in Downtown Youngstown, featuring two tasting sessions: 

● Session One: 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. 

● Session Two: 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. 

General admission tickets are $60, with a limited number of Preferred Tickets available for $100, offering exclusive access to the event’s Premium Lounge Experience. Tickets are available at the Stambaugh Auditorium box office by calling 330.259.0555 or visiting www.stambaughauditorium.com. Tickets can also be purchased from any Youngstown Rotarian.

Mocktail & Chocolate Bar for those seeking a non-alcoholic pairing experience 

Regional wineries for guests who prefer grapes over hops 

Home brewers showcasing creative local talent 

Premium Lounge with rare beers, gourmet charcuterie, brewmaster visits & sponsor exclusives. 

Live entertainment, great food, and the vibrant community spirit Beerfest is known for will round out this unforgettable experience! 

It’s Beer for a Cause Last year’s Beerfest welcomed more than 600 attendees and raised an impressive $42,000 for Rotary’s charitable efforts, according to event organizers. In 2026, organizers aim to raise $50,000 to support local nonprofits, youth programs, and neighborhood revitalization across the Mahoning Valley. Since its inception in 2019, with the help of the local community and many generous sponsors, the Groundhog Craft Beerfest has raised over $150,000 to support more than 30 local organizations through the Rotary Club of Youngstown Foundation. Proceeds benefit grants to organizations such as the YWCA Mahoning Valley, Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corporation, and the English Center.

To read the full article from Mahoning Matters, click here.

Thursday, January 8, 2026

YNDC is proud to announce the publishing of its 2025 annual report! The annual report highlights the work of YNDC over the past 12 months.

An electronic copy can be downloaded here or below.