Welcome to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank!
For 26 Years - The Source of food for hundreds of charities that help people in need.
Serving Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne Counties in Northeast Ohio
HELP THE FOODBANK HELP THOSE IN NEED - DONATE NOW!
DO YOU NEED FOOD?
CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION
Your support is needed NOW to protect state funding for Foodbanks!
We need your help to contact state legislators to voice your support for funding to support the Ohio Food Purchase Program and the Ohio Agriculture Clearance Program. Over the last 3 years these Ohio food programs have provided more than 20% of the food that has been distributed by the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Cutting these programs will have severe affects on the amount of food, particularly fresh produce, available for those in need.
Click Here for talking points and contact information for Senate Leaders, House Leaders and Budget Conferees.
Thank you to United Way Day of Action Volunteers!
The Foodbank hosted 9 volunteers from FirstMerit and 4 volunteers from Sterling Jewelers, Inc., as part of the United Way Day of Action. Volunteer projects included dispensing soap as part of the Essentials program, and sorting and inspecting dry goods.
 
June Newsletter online
Click here to read the latest Foodbank news.
Call To Action!
Summit County Campaign to Protect Basic Needs Launched!
Click Here for additional information and to download a Basic Human Needs Pledge Form.
If you have a farm or planted a garden this year and you have more produce than you need, donate it to help feed someone in need. Through the Plant a Row for the Hungry Program you can drop off surplus produce at select locations from June 1 - September 30. Click here for more information and a list of produce drop-off locations.
Foodbank Achieves 4-Star Rating
Charity Navigator provides recognition
for sound fiscal management
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank has achieved a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America’s largest independent evaluator of charities. The rating was based on the ability of the Foodbank to efficiently manage and grow its finances. The rating indicates the Foodbank executes its mission in a fiscally responsible way, and outperforms most other charities in America. According to Charity Navigator, “This ‘exceptional’ designation…differentiates Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank from its peers and demonstrates to the public it is worthy of their trust.” Only one quarter of the charities evaluated receive this highest rating.
Charity Navigator is the leading charity evaluator in America, evaluating more charities and attracting more website visitors than any other charity rating group. Charity Navigator recognizes the demand from donors for information about accountability, transparency and quantifiable results from charities. It highlights the work of efficient charities and provides donors with essential information needed to provide donors with greater confidence in the charitable choices they make.
Donors can view the rating by clicking on the Charity Navigator logo on this page.
NEED FOOD ASSISTANCE? YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR BENEFITS
Each week, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank's network of emergency food providers helps thousands of hungry people that are struggling in the face of poverty. Many of these individuals may be eligible for benefits such as food stamps, WIC, and the Earned Income Tax Credit. You may be one of these people. Click here to see if you might be eligible for benefits to help you and your family survive!
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