Cockeye Creamery fundraiser benefits Kent Trumbull pantry

Cockeye Creamery is raising money for Kent State Trumbull’s pantry. Cockeye is serving its Kent State-inspired ice cream “Black Squirrel” in a fundraiser for Kent Trumbull’s Care Closet.

The fundraiser, which is currently underway, continues through Sunday, Sept. 19. Cockeye Creamery is located at 1805½ Parkman Road N.W. in Warren.

Max Hoover, a Kent State alumnus and owner of Cockeye Creamery, created the flavor to pay homage to Kent’s unofficial mascot – the black squirrel. It is a combination of espresso ice cream, caramel streak, and cinnamon streusel.

Hoover is donating 15 percent of Black Squirrel proceeds to Kent State Trumbull’s Care Closet.

Earlier this summer, Hoover ran a similar campaign that benefited The Campus Kitchen at Kent State, which provides nutritious food and meals each week for students and Portage County community members struggling with food insecurity. In just a week, he sold over 20 gallons.

“Giving back to the community is important to and my family and me,” Hoover said. “Some students are struggling to work, care of their families, take classes, and study, so it’s nice to do something that may ease their burden.”

Kent State Trumbull’s Care Closet is set to open this fall. It was created by the 2020-2021 Undergraduate Student Government. The Care Closet provides food, personal items, and casual and professional clothing to students in need.

Visit www.kent.edu/trumbull for more information.

Cockeye Creamery is serving its Kent State-inspired ice cream ‘Black Squirrel’ to raise money for Kent State Trumbull’s Care Closet. Cockeye Barbecue owner and KSU alumnus Max Hoover (left) is pictured with Valley Spotlight’s Mike Case during a recent taping.

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