Glenwood Fresh Market Receives $2,500 Donation; Will Open in Late March
YOUNGSTOWN, Ohio – The Glenwood Fresh Market at 2915 Glenwood Ave. is nearing completion and should be open later this month.
The Youngstown Neighborhood Development Corp., or YNDC, which operates the market, said the effort received a generous donation of $2,500 from Mark Fusillo, owner of Fusillo Catering.
“We are grateful to Mark Fusillo, owner of Fusillo Catering, a local food serving business, for understanding and supporting access to fresh quality produce and food for all residents of Youngstown,” said Ian Beniston, YNDC’s executive director.
The Glenwood Fresh Market, located at 2915 Glenwood Avenue, provides year-round access to free fresh fruits, vegetables, and other healthy food items to residents of Youngstown and the Mahoning Valley facing food insecurity issues.
The market also provides free health screenings, nutrition literacy courses, cooking demonstrations and other resources to members.
Residents can become members if they are a household living under 200% of Federal Poverty Guidelines or are enrolled in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP. Those eligible can call 330 333 3561 to become a member.
Published by The Business Journal, Youngstown, Ohio.