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Raven Gayheart, Director, Marketing & Public Relations 
330.535.6900 or rgayheart@acrfb.org

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Amid record-breaking demand for groceries, Foodbank launches Holiday Campaign

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank kicked off its annual Holiday Campaign which runs through Dec. 31. The annual campaign provides opportunities for…
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disaster response

Disaster Response

As Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton made landfall over the past few weeks, your Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank has been actively coordinating…
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Hunger Action Month

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank unites with food banks across the country for Hunger Action Month

This September, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, together with 200 Feeding America food banks nationwide, will mobilize across all 50 states to…
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Harvest for Hunger 2024

Foodbank reaches Harvest for Hunger Campaign goal in the last week, thanks to community's support

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank celebrated the culmination of the 33rd annual Harvest for Hunger Campaign with a carnival-themed party for the…
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Foodbank asks for community's support to help meet Harvest for Hunger goal with match challenge

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is seeking the community’s support to help reach its 4.2 million meal goal for its annual Harvest for Hunger…
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Parts From All Over

Amanda Margaretha, Installation ArtistThis piece is a symbolic artwork that embodies the spirit of community and pays tribute to the volunteers,…
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Harvest for Hunger Lunch, 2024

Foodbank kicks off 33rd annual Harvest for Hunger Campaign with new luncheon

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank kicked off the 33rd annual Harvest for Hunger Campaign in downtown Akron today. More than 400 guests were welcomed…
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Harvest for Hunger, 2023

Foodbank invites community to Harvest for Hunger kick off

On March 1, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will kick off the 33rd annual Harvest for Hunger Campaign with a community luncheon at the John S.…
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Polar Bear Jump, 2022

Freezing for a reason! Foodbank seeks warm-hearted people willing to jump into Portage Lakes to help fight hunger

On February, 24, the 20th annual Portage Lakes Polar Bear Jump will benefit the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank this year. Community members…
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2024 Akron Ribbon Cutting

Foodbank celebrates completion of construction project and capital campaign with ribbon cutting ceremony

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank unveiled its renovated Main Campus in Akron on Thursday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. Local leaders, campaign…
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