Businesses and services open in the Mahoning Valley
Though many businesses and community services are closed indefinitely due to the coronavirus pandemic, there are still a few places in the Mahoning Valley offering services as of March 18.
This is not a comprehensive list, but we are adding to it as we confirm details. Please let us know of changes or other open businesses and services we should include here by emailing us at news@mahoningmatters.com.
Food Pantries and Meal Providers
Food availability and pickup practices at local food pantries and soup kitchens are changing every day. Providers recommend calling ahead to ensure service is available before arriving.
Help Network of Northeast Ohio
provides information about area food pantries and free meal sites directly to your phone. Just text HELP NETWORK to 898211. At the prompt, enter 1 for information about food pantries, or 2 to learn about free meal sites near you.
Alliance Community Pantry
215 E. Market St., Alliance
(330) 680-8130
Open usual hours, though food pickups will now be done outside
Mahoning County Society of St. Vincent De Paul
Dining Hall: 252 E Wood Street, Youngstown
(330) 746-4004
No meals will be served in the dining hall until further notice. Food is available in carryout boxes and must be consumed off-site.
- Serving lunch: Mon-Fri 11am-12:30pm
- Saturday breakfast: 10-11am
Food Pantry
321 Via Mount Carmel, Youngstown
(330) 746-1128
Operating as usual, though volunteers will meet patrons at the door
Our Community Kitchen
551 Mahoning Ave, Youngstown
(330) 770-2224
Until further notice, meals can be picked up outside the front entrance from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. daily or while supplies last.
The Salvation Army of Mahoning County
1501 Glenwood Avenue, Youngstown
(330) 746-8403
Food pantry bags are available Monday-Thursday from 9 a.m.-11 a.m.
Take-home lunches will be given out Monday-Friday, 11:30 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
The Salvation Army of Warren
270 Franklin St SE, Warren
(330) 746-8403
Food pantry bags are available Monday-Thursday from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m., 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.; Fridays 9:30 am-11:30 a.m.
Soup kitchen is open as take-out only for lunch Monday-Friday
Warren Family Mission
155 Tod Ave. NW, Warren
(330) 394-5437
Lunch and dinner is still being served, though from a concessions trailer in the parking lot
Monday – Saturday: Lunch & Dinner 12:00-12:30
Sunday Only: Breakfast 8:30-9:00
Churches
Brookfield United Methodist Church
6951 Grove St, Brookfield Township
Sunday worship canceled through March 29, but the church remains open for normal business hours and activities Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 9 a.m - 2 p.m.
Zion Lutheran Church
3300 Canfield Rd. Youngstown
The church has gone to its summer worship schedule effective March 15.
- Saturday worship: 5 p.m.
- Sunday service: 9:30 a.m.
Community Resources
St. Joe’s at the Mall - Mercy Health
Eastwood Mall, Niles
Exercise classes and gym are closed, but the lobby is open as a community resource
Western Reserve Transit Authority (WRTA)
Providing regular bus service to Mahoning County and Warren. Offering free fares on all of its buses (including paratransit) until further notice.
Entertainment and Sports
Kennsington Golf Club
4171 Westford Place, Canfield
The golf course is open every day from 8 a.m. until dusk. Individual carts are available for safe social distancing.
Mill Creek MetroParks
All Mill Creek MetroParks outdoor locations will remain open including Mill Creek Park, Fellows Riverside Gardens, MetroParks Bikeway, Mill Creek Golf Course, James L. Wick Recreation Area, Scholl Recreation Area, Yellow Creek Park, and All Nature Preserves.
This story was originally published March 17, 2020 at 4:24 AM with the headline "Businesses and services open in the Mahoning Valley."