The marketing and communications team at the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is committed to responding to media and providing the resources you need as quickly as possible. If you need to reach someone immediately or have media inquiries, please contact Raven Gayheart.

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

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Main Campus Expansion/Renovation

This month, we embark on an exciting expansion and renovation project at the Foodbank’s Main Campus in Akron. Please excuse our dust as we begin this…
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Amid high inflation and surging demand, Foodbank launches Holiday Campaign

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank kicked off its annual Holiday Campaign today which runs through Dec. 31. The Foodbank encourages community members…
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I-76W to Dart Ave Temporarily Closing

Please be aware of a new traffic advisory from the Ohio Department of Transportation as you prepare to visit the Main Campus of the Foodbank:…
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Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

15th annual Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame event rallies support for local hunger relief

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank hosted the 15th annual Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame on Tuesday at the Pro Football Hall of Fame in…
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Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank encourages community to tackle hunger at Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame

The 15th annual Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, benefiting the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, will be held on Sept. 13 from 5:30pm-9:00pm at…
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Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank asks community to take action against hunger 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 in an…
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Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank celebrates 40 years in service to the community!

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is celebrating 40 years in service to the community this week. At both its Main Campus in Akron and Stark County…
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Foodbank partners with Medina County nonprofits to offer grocery distributions

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is partnering with a variety of Medina County nonprofits to offer grocery distributions to anyone in need of food…
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Foodbank's Stark County Campus celebrates one year in service to the community

One year ago this month, the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank opened its new Stark County Campus in Canton. Foodbank staff celebrated the anniversary…
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New TEFAP Form and Income Guidelines

Dear Pantry, Hot Meal, and Shelter Programs, Annually, the pantry intake form (TEFAP form) and income guidelines are updated to reflect changes to…
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