Valley Food Truck Owner Continues Canfield Athletics Support

Tra's Gourmet Sandwiches provides new warm-up gear for Lady Cards basketball team's tournament run.

Published on Feb. 22, 2026

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Tra'von Eley, owner of Tra's Gourmet Sandwiches food truck, has continued his company's efforts in providing Canfield High School athletic teams with new uniforms and gear. Most recently, Eley's business donated red warm-ups for the Lady Cards basketball team ahead of their 2026 OHSAA tournament appearance.

Why it matters

Eley's support for the local Canfield athletics program highlights the importance of community-minded businesses investing in youth sports. His donations of jerseys, warm-ups, and concession services help offset costs for the school district and provide student-athletes with high-quality gear.

The details

Tra's Gourmet Sandwiches previously donated over $2,500 in new uniforms for the Canfield High School basketball program, with design help from the team's coach. The business also offers its food at the concession stand during all Canfield basketball home games.

  • Tra's Gourmet Sandwiches provided the new red warm-ups for the Lady Cards basketball team's 2026 OHSAA tournament run, which begins this Saturday.
  • Tra's Gourmet Sandwiches has been supporting Canfield athletics for several years, with its initial uniform donation occurring prior to the 2026 season.

The players

Tra'von Eley

Owner of Tra's Gourmet Sandwiches, a local food truck that has provided financial support and in-kind donations to Canfield High School athletic programs.

Andy Vlajkovich

Head coach of the Canfield High School boys basketball team, who has worked with Eley on the design of new uniforms for the program.

Bob Beam

Athletic director at Canfield High School, who has coordinated with Eley on the business's support for the school's sports teams.

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What they’re saying

“I believe working with the local athletes, not just in NIL money but things like donation of jerseys and gear, is a great example for me to set, showing giving back truly brings warmth and appreciation not just from the kids but from the community.”

— Tra'von Eley, Owner, Tra's Gourmet Sandwiches (wfmj.com)

“As far as in Canfield athletics, working with A.D. Bob Beam, Joe Ignazio and Boys Basketball Coach Andy Vlajkovich has been nothing but a smooth process.”

— Tra'von Eley, Owner, Tra's Gourmet Sandwiches (wfmj.com)

What’s next

The Canfield Lady Cards basketball team will begin their 2026 OHSAA tournament run this Saturday, wearing the new red warm-ups donated by Tra's Gourmet Sandwiches.

The takeaway

Tra's Gourmet Sandwiches' ongoing support for Canfield High School athletics, through both financial donations and in-kind gear contributions, demonstrates the positive impact community-minded businesses can have on local youth sports programs.