WARREN, Ohio - People stepped up “in a big way” to a call for them to help feed the needy in Trumbull County, according to Sergeant Erik A. Golias of the Ohio State Highway Patrol’s Warren Post.

Assistant Post Commander Golias reported over the weekend that between all five collection points in Bazetta, Champion, Howland, and Niles, nearly 4 tons of food donations were collected along with approximately $11,600 in cash donations. 

The collected food and cash will be donated to Niles Community Services, Cortland Area Cares, Bolindale Christian Church Food Pantry, Howland Community Church Food Pantry, and the Champion Pride Council. 

The Niles Police Department, Howland Fire Department, Howland Police Department, Bazetta Police Department, Bazetta Fire Department, Champion Police Department, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol all took part in the donation effort.