KRAVITZ Delicatessen

Opened in 1939 by Youngstown's first Ladypreneur Rose Kravitz as a way to meet the specialty food needs of the Youngstown Ohio Jewish Community, Kravitz Deli sold in 2022 to Matthew Rydarowicz. The new owner embraced National Deli Month as a chance to showcase the business' wide breadth of the traditional deli offerings - the meats, cheeses, bakery and party trays and especially pastrami.

Roast Beef has long been an essential part of Kravitz Deli's offerings. It is made daily from premium eye of round with Rydarowicz's special secret seasoned rub. To remind customers of this tasty deli meat, roast beef will be on sale for $19.99/lb (regularly $21.99/lb) in honor of National Deli Month.

Rydarowicz chose the Mahoning Valley Fatherhood Coalition as his charity because fatherhood changed his life. “I grew up without my father in my life every day, so when I found I was going to have a child I decided I was going to do things differently,” he said, noting his five-year-old son Kameron is the inspiration for his success. “I made serious changes and tough choices with my son in mind. I hope that this fundraiser can help others make similar decisions leading to better family success.”

City: Youngstown, OH
Charity: Mahoning Valley Fatherhood Coalition
Signature Dish: Northside Pastrami Reuben
Website: kravitzdeli.com

KRAVITZ DELI WILL DONATE $1 FROM EVERY POUND OF DELI MEATS, SALADS AND ROAST BEEF SANDWICHES TO THE MAHONING VALLEY FATHERHOOD COALITION. HE WILL THEN MATCH HIS CUSTOMERS GIFTS TO INCREASE THE TOTAL DONATION. IN ADDITION, ANY CUSTOMER WHO DONATES TO THE CAUSE WILL BE ENTERED INTO A DRAWING FOR A $50 DELI/BAKERY GIFT CERTIFICATE.

Mahoning is under the umbrella of the National African American Wellness Agency, which is in 18 major cities, with initiatives focusing on mentoring, fatherhood, financial literacy with credit repair, and health and wellness.