Fuel For Success

Growing up in Penn Hills, Aaron saw firsthand how the right resources and support could change a young athlete's trajectory, and Fuel for Success is his way of making sure the next generation of Penn Hills student-athletes never has to choose between a meal and a workout.

Fuel for Success was created on a simple idea: student-athletes can't perform in the classroom or on the field if they don't build the right habits. The initiative provides healthy snacks and nutritional education to students, giving them the fuel they need to succeed both academically and athletically.

The program has since grown to include a dedicated food pantry inside Aaron's alma mater, Penn Hills High School, giving student-athletes reliable access to nutritious food throughout the school day. The pantry is open before school, during the afternoon, and in the evening when accompanied by a trained coach, ensuring students have support whenever they need it, whether it's fueling up before a morning workout or grabbing something after a late practice.