Press Coverage

Grants Stretch Food Dollars at Farmers’ Markets

Low-income residents in Youngstown and Warren have responded positively to efforts that encourage them to buy and eat locally grown, healthy food.

The Youngstown Foundation awarded more than $910,000 in third-quarter grants to 33 organizations.

Thirty three area organizations have been awarded grants totaling $646,171.00 by the distribution committee of The Youngstown Foundation. Grants were awarded from the foundation’s unrestricted fund as well as the Hine Memorial Fund, the Mahoning Valley Sports Charities, donor advised and restricted funds.

Some local leaders would like to see the city adopt more aggressive ordinances to help combat the problem of out-of-town property owners.

Youngstown currently has the power to use tax foreclosure to take control of delinquent properties, as well as spot blight – a form of eminent domain.

While the city has implemented programs to deal with out-of-state ownership, critics point out enforcement has been impacted by a lack of resources.