Name: Valley Food Systems

Location: Youngstown, Ohio

Description: A manufacturer of innovative perishable prepared foods for the military and victims of disasters. Valley Food Systems is a family owned- and operated business that produces fresh and frozen meal kits, snack kits and shelf-stable meal kits for the Army, Army Reserve, National Guard and Air Guard. The business is located in a low income census tract and a CDFI Fund Qualified Investment census tract.

Impact: 62 jobs

Community Benefits: Family-owned business, Serves military, Provides disaster relief

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