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Stories of Hope

Your Impact in Action
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Goodyear employees

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is committed to doing good for the community

The Foodbank relies on community partners to help achieve its mission. Partners provide food, funds, volunteers and more. And then some partners…
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Sandy

Every meal has a story. Meet Sandy.

It’s around 10am on a Wednesday. Sandy has been waiting in line for a local food distribution for half an hour. While she eagerly waits for her…
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Julia

Every meal has a story. Meet Julia.

Julia, 56, has a big heart. She graduated from college with a degree in social work and worked with children in the foster care system for years.…
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Marisa

Every meal has a story. Meet Marisa.

Marisa, 65, was laid off from her job right before the pandemic. She had worked all her life but suddenly found herself struggling to make ends meet…
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Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard

Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard makes a difference for local families

The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard in Portage County has served families in the Garfield Local School District for more than a decade. But…
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Samuel

Every meal has a story. Meet Samuel.

Samuel, 60, has been a hard worker his entire life. He worked in construction for more than 20 years before retiring. Unfortunately, he only enjoyed…
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person in food pantry

Homelessness and hunger impact local community

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, thousands of people experience homelessness in Ohio. Individuals tend to…
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Jeanette

Every meal has a story. Meet Jeanette.

Jeanette, 71, loves to cook. She lives alone but her grandkids visit often, hoping she’ll prepare a flavorful, homecooked meal. Chicken thighs,…
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Jim

Every Meal has a Story. Meet Jim.

Jim is brave. He served in the United States Army when he was a young man and was often stationed overseas. Unfortunately, his time in the military…
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Volunteers

AEP Foundation Volunteer Center engages community members to make a difference

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank welcomes thousands of volunteers each year who contribute thousands of hours of service in the local fight against…
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You can help create a season filled with kindness, warmth and nourishing meals for local families by supporting the Foodbank this holiday season. 

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