Trainings

May 1, 2024

9:00a to 10:00a

In Person Only: Carroll County Coffee Company, 704 Canton Rd. NW St. C Carrollton, OH 44615. 

Join our conversation with other Carroll County hunger-relief programs. Share what your program is doing, what struggles and successes you are experiencing, and how the Foodbank can assist you. 

Objectives:

• Engage with other hunger-relief partners within your area. 
• Share your struggles and wins, you how's and why's.
• Create a collaborative way for all to work as a team within a community. 

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May 9, 2024

1:00p to 2:00p

Virtual Only: Link sent out prior to training

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May 10, 2024

1:00p to 3:00p

In Person Only: Main Campus 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307

Join us for an immersive pantry simulation in which participants will simulate the experience of navigating the charitable food system to find a week's worth of food for themselves and their family. This training is designed by the Foodbank specifically for your staff and volunteers on the front lines of serving people facing hunger. Bring a small group or your whole crew for a truly eye-opening experience. 

Objectives:

• Participate in an open and honest discussion of the real and perceived challenges faced by someone seeking food assistance. 
• Understand how we, as a network, can make small changes to have a positive and lasting impact on the people we serve. 

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May 15, 2024

8:30a to 12p

Virtual & In Person options available

Virtual: Link sent out prior to training

In Person: Main Campus - 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307

Please Note: Prior to attending orientation, registrants must complete two online training videos (approx. 1.5 hours total). Instructions for completing these trainings are included in the registration confirmation email. 

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May 21, 2024

9:00a to 10:00a

In Person Only: Whole Latte Love Cafe - 1308 S. Main St. North Canton, OH 44720

Join our conversation with other Stark County hunger-relief programs. Share what your program is doing, what struggles and successes you are experiencing, and how the Foodbank can assist you. 

Objectives:

• Engage with other hunger-relief partners within your area. 
• Share your struggles and wins, you how's and why's.
• Create a collaborative way for all to work as a team within a community. 

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Jun 6, 2024

9:00a to 10:00a

Virtual Only: Link sent out prior to training

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Jun 11, 2024

10:00a to 12:00p

In Person Only: Stark County Campus - 1365 Cherry Ave, Canton, OH 44714

Spring has come and summer is on its way with an assortment of fresh veggies to choose from. Join us as we search the MarketPlace for unique items that may be new to you and your neighbors. Let's cook up a meal that is high in fiber, protein, and nutrition. As always, stay for samples!

Objectives: 

• Introducing new vegetables to your meal/pantry. 
• How and what to do with unique produce.
• How long is the produce good for, and when does it need to be thrown away. 

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Jun 14, 2024

9:00a to 10:00a

In Person Only: Jitters Coffee House, 1545 S. Washington St. Millersburg, OH 44654

Join our conversation with other Holmes County hunger-relief programs. Share what your program is doing, what struggles and successes you are experiencing, and how the Foodbank can assist you. 

Objectives:

• Engage with other hunger-relief partners within your area. 
• Share your struggles and wins, you how's and why's.
• Create a collaborative way for all to work as a team within a community. 

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Jun 20, 2024

8:30a to 12p

Virtual & In Person options available

Virtual: Link sent out prior to training

In Person: Stark County Campus - 1365 Cherry Ave. NE, Canton, OH 44714

Please Note: Prior to attending orientation, registrants must complete two online training videos (approx. 1.5 hours total). Instructions for completing these trainings are included in the registration confirmation email. 

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Jul 8, 2024

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Virtual Only: Link sent out prior to training

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Jul 9, 2024

9:00a to 10:00a

In Person Only: Cool Beans Cafe, 103 W. Liberty St, Medina, OH 44256.

Join our conversation with other Medina County hunger-relief programs. Share what your program is doing, what struggles and successes you are experiencing, and how the Foodbank can assist you. 

Objectives:

• Engage with other hunger-relief partners within your area. 
• Share your struggles and wins, you how's and why's.
• Create a collaborative way for all to work as a team within a community. 

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Jul 19, 2024

8:30a to 12p

Virtual & In Person options available

Virtual: Link sent out prior to training

In Person: Main Campus - 350 Opportunity Pkwy. Akron, OH 44307

Please Note: Prior to attending orientation, registrants must complete two online training videos (approx. 1.5 hours total). Instructions for completing these trainings are included in the registration confirmation email. 

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Aug 6, 2024

9:00a to 10:00a

Virtual Only: Link sent out prior to training

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Aug 16, 2024

9:00a to 10:00a

In Person Only: Bean and the Baker, 107 E. Main St. Ravenna, OH 44266

Join our conversation with other Portage County hunger-relief programs. Share what your program is doing, what struggles and successes you are experiencing, and how the Foodbank can assist you. 

Objectives:

• Engage with other hunger-relief partners within your area. 
• Share your struggles and wins, you how's and why's.
• Create a collaborative way for all to work as a team within a community. 

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Aug 20, 2024

8:30a to 12p

Virtual & In Person options available

Virtual: Link sent out prior to training

In Person: Stark County Campus - 1365 Cherry Ave. NE, Canton, OH 44714

Please Note: Prior to attending orientation, registrants must complete two online training videos (approx. 1.5 hours total). Instructions for completing these trainings are included in the registration confirmation email.

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Sep 7, 2024

8:30a to 12p

Virtual Only: Link sent out prior to training

Please Note: Prior to attending orientation, registrants must complete two online training videos (approx. 1.5 hours total). Instructions for completing these trainings are included in the registration confirmation email. 

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Sep 11, 2024

1:00pm to 2:00pm

Virtual Only: Link sent out prior to training

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Sep 18, 2024

8:30a to 12p

Virtual & In Person options available

Virtual: Link sent out prior to training

In Person: Main Campus - 350 Opportunity Pkwy. Akron, OH 44307

Please Note: Prior to attending orientation, registrants must complete two online training videos (approx. 1.5 hours total). Instructions for completing these trainings are included in the registration confirmation email. 

RSVP

Sep 20, 2024

1:00p to 3:00p

In Person Only: Stark County Campus - 1365 Cherry Ave. NE Canton, OH 44714

Join us for an immersive pantry simulation in which participants will simulate the experience of navigating the charitable food system to find a week's worth of food for themselves and their family. This training is designed by the Foodbank specifically for your staff and volunteers on the front lines of serving people facing hunger. Bring a small group or your whole crew for a truly eye-opening experience. 

Objectives:

• Participate in an open and honest discussion of the real and perceived challenges faced by someone seeking food assistance. 
• Understand how we, as a network, can make small changes to have a positive and lasting impact on the people we serve. 

RSVP

Sep 24, 2024

10:00a to 12:00p

In Person Only: Stark County Campus - 1365 Cherry Ave NE, Canton, OH 44714

Topic: TBD

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Sep 25, 2024

9:00a to 10:00a

In Person Only: Daily Grind Cafe, 153 W High Ave, New Philadelphia, OH 44663

Join our conversation with other Tuscarawas County hunger-relief programs. Share what your program is doing, what struggles and successes you are experiencing, and how the Foodbank can assist you. 

Objectives:

• Engage with other hunger-relief partners within your area. 
• Share your struggles and wins, you how's and why's.
• Create a collaborative way for all to work as a team within a community. 

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Oct 10, 2024

9:00a to 10:00a

Virtual Only: Link sent out prior to training

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Oct 17, 2024

8:30a to 12p

Virtual & In Person options available

Virtual: Link sent out prior to training

In Person: Stark County Campus - 1365 Cherry Ave. NE, Canton, OH 44714

Please Note: Prior to attending orientation, registrants must complete two online training videos (approx. 1.5 hours total). Instructions for completing these trainings are included in the registration confirmation email. 

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Oct 29, 2024

10:00a to 12:00p

In Person Only: Main Campus - 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307

Fall is here and winter is near. Harvest your garden and learn how to preserve it for the winter through various canning methods. 

Objectives:

• Gain knowledge of the various types of canning. 
• Understand the value of home canning, both nutritionally as well as financially. 

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Oct 30, 2024

9:00a to 10:00a

In Person Only: Undergrounds Cafe & Coffee House, 146 E. Liberty St, Wooster, OH 44691

Join our conversation with other Wayne County hunger-relief programs. Share what your program is doing, what struggles and successes you are experiencing, and how the Foodbank can assist you. 

Objectives:

• Engage with other hunger-relief partners within your area. 
• Share your struggles and wins, you how's and why's.
• Create a collaborative way for all to work as a team within a community. 

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Nov 7, 2024

9:00a to 11:00a

Virtual & In Person options available

Virtual: Link sent out prior to training

In Person: Main Campus 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307

Join us as we explore what a trauma-informed approach to care is and how to apply it in your direct service work. Trauma-informed care shits the focus from 'what's wrong with you?' to 'what happened to you?'. 

Objectives:

• Understand what trauma is and how to be trauma-informed. 
• Learn how to reframe difficult behavior and respond compassionately. 

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Nov 8, 2024

9:00a to 10:00a

Virtual Only: Link sent out prior to training

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Nov 15, 2024

8:30a to 12p

Virtual & In Person options available

Virtual: Link sent out prior to training

In Person: Main Campus - 350 Opportunity Pkwy. Akron, OH 44307

Please Note: Prior to attending orientation, registrants must complete two online training videos (approx. 1.5 hours total). Instructions for completing these trainings are included in the registration confirmation email. 

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Dec 10, 2024

9:00a to 10:00a

Virtual Only: Link sent out prior to training

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Dec 17, 2024

8:30a to 12p

Virtual & In Person options available

Virtual: Link sent out prior to training

In Person: Stark County Campus - 1365 Cherry Ave. NE, Canton, OH 44714

Please Note: Prior to attending orientation, registrants must complete two online training videos (approx. 1.5 hours total). Instructions for completing these trainings are included in the registration confirmation email. 

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