“Early in my career, I began to see and understand the correlation between the work of the food bank and the tragic impacts of poverty, substance abuse, mental health disorders and incarceration I witnessed growing up. From that time on, food-banking became a purpose in life for me. Sharing this work with other people that see purpose in it too is among the greatest joys in life. It’s all about the people.”
On Sept. 9, join your food bank by wearing orange, the color of hunger relief. Snap a photo and share on your social media sites using #acrfb and #HungerActionMonth.
September is Hunger Action Month, and your Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank hopes you'll join us by taking action against hunger.
11am-1:30pm
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank Main Campus
350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307
Join us for the official book release and select readings from some of the contributors. This book is a collection of poems and stories written by people who have experienced hunger firsthand. Through their voices, you’ll find not only struggle, but strength. Not just hardship — but hope. Their words are a testament to the power of community. No one should go hungry. Together, we can make a difference.
3pm-6pm
HiHO Brewing Company, 1707 Front St. in Cuyahoga Falls
Join us for Rock the Block for the Foodbank, a community event organized by HiHO Brewing Co. & First Serve, the outreach ministry of First Congregational Church in Hudson. This event is open to the public and will feature a live performance by The Beams, with special guest Dan Flowers!