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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Volunteers make impact through Community Harvest program

Volunteers are essential to the Foodbank’s hunger-relief efforts. We couldn’t do this work without them! Inspecting donated food in the volunteer…
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taking food off truck

Rescuing food to feed people is a community effort

The Foodbank is committed to rescuing food and getting it into the hands of the children, families and seniors struggling with hunger. Because…
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IPS

Foodbank volunteer spends time helping families at the I PROMISE School food pantry

In partnership with Akron Public Schools and The LeBron James Family Foundation, your Foodbank operates a food pantry within the I PROMISE School.…
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He Brought Us Out Ministries

He Brought Us Out Ministries serves North Hill community

We’re proud to partner with approximately 500 food pantries, hot meal sites, shelters, backpack and afterschool programs, and other hunger-relief…
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