Volunteers

Loyal supporters transition to dedicated volunteers

April is National Volunteer Appreciation Month and we surely couldn't feed our neighbors in need without the support of our community. The community'…
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John Ruth

John Ruth named Volunteer of the Year for 2020

John Ruth has been a volunteer with the Community Harvest program for years and was recently named the Foodbank's Volunteer of the Year award…
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diane

Every meal has a story. Meet Diane.

Diane, 68, loves to be around people. Her warm personality and friendly nature radiate during conversation, even with a mask on. But surviving the…
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Kent Social Services

Kent Social Services serves as a pillar of hope for Portage County residents

Downtown Kent and Kent State University seem to be transforming and continuously evolving. Despite these economic impacts, rural Portage County and…
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FCS

Portage County food program is the center of hope for local families

‘Go forth and do good,’ that’s the motto at Family & Community Services (FCS) and the mantra in which Lajoyce lives her life. “It’s a part of my…
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bags of food in car

Minerva Community Outreach serves families affected by food insecurity

When a family arrived on the doorstep of St. Paul’s Lutheran Church weary and looking for food, church members and community volunteers realized that…
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people

Local couple make lasting impact on hunger relief

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank has seen an outpouring of support from the community throughout the pandemic, helping it quickly and effectively…
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Carla

Every meal has a story. Meet Carla

It’s a warm summer day when we meet Carla. She’s taken two buses to get to St. Joseph's Catholic Church: an hour commute. “When I get to sit down and…
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people handing each other a box

Olive Garden feeds families through Community Harvest program

The Olive Garden in Canton has been an avid supporter of food rescue initiatives for 14 years. Every Tuesday and Friday, volunteers pick up frozen…
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St. Joseph’s Catholic Church

Community rallies together to support one another throughout pandemic

The city of Massillon is a small town with a big reputation. Home of the Massillon Tigers, the city has received national recognition for its high…
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