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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North Canton Church of Christ

North Canton Church of Christ serves community in many ways

The North Canton Church of Christ (NCCOC) serves as a vital resource for our community during the COVID-19 crisis and all year long. A member of the…
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students

COVID-19 has amplified summer hunger for kids in our community

Since schools closed in March due to the coronavirus pandemic, families have been put in a very difficult position. In the Foodbank's eight-county…
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St. Ambrose’s food program

St. Ambrose Catholic Works of Mercy food programs serve Medina County

Located in Brunswick, St. Ambrose’s food program began 13 years ago as the community-focused branch of St. Ambrose Catholic Parish. It was small,…
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