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Stories of Hope

Your Impact in Action
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Man eats a meal

Every meal has a story. Meet Kevin.

We meet Kevin at a homeless shelter, sitting at a table with his wife and two of his children. The four of them talk quietly, waiting for dinner to…
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Giant Eagle staff volunteering

Giant Eagle: Why We Give

Food insecurity is a complex and multifaceted issue – one that we could not address alone. Giant Eagle’s partnership with the Foodbank is important…
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woman unloading school bus

Fueled by kindness: School buses roll in with big donations to fight hunger

One of the largest demographics of individuals impacted by hunger are children under the age of 18. Nearly 20% of children in our region may struggle…
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Smucker volunteer

The J.M. Smucker Co.: Why We Give

We are committed to helping end food insecurity as part of our work to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. To realize…
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child eating

Food programs help fuel the future for children

Childhood is meant to be full of laughter, play and carefree moments — chasing friends on the playground or sharing giggles in the classroom. But for…
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Lynsey, a neighbor of the Foodbank

Every meal has a story. Meet Lynsey.

Lynsey is resourceful. She and her husband work hard to budget his income as a repairman, shopping in bulk whenever possible to save money. Despite…
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Pete, a neighbor of the Foodbank

Every meal has a story. Meet Pete.

Pete is resilient. One year ago, he had to have his foot amputated after what he thought was just a twisted ankle turned out to be a severely broken…
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Anne Marie at Shepherd's House

Homeless shelter serves Portage County

Several years ago, Anne Marie was overseeing a food pantry. One day, an open sign outside the pantry caught the attention of a woman driving by.…
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Volunteers Terry and Jack

Meet volunteers Terry and Jack

Meet Terry and Jack. They’ve been married 13 years. The energetic couple knew they wanted to stay active after retirement.“We try to do our fair…
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Resource room partner

Connecting neighbors with support beyond food

Families experiencing food insecurity may face other hardships. Our neighbors may have to navigate challenges like unemployment, housing instability…
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Apr 01 Foodbank recognizes outstanding volunteers during National Volunteer Month
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Harvest for Hunger

Join the Harvest for Hunger Campaign

Harvest for Hunger is an annual fundraising and awareness campaign that focuses on fighting hunger across 21 counties and is a partnership between four regional food banks.

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