Stories of Hope | Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame brings family together

Five years ago, Linda DiRuzza won tickets to the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s annual fundraiser, Taste of the Pro Football Hall of Fame, through…

Every meal has a story like April's

April, a mother to four boys and a caregiver to elderly in-laws and sick parents, typically has her hands full. On any given day, she is transporting…

School in Canton opens food pantry in support of local families

Canton City’s Belden Leadership School welcomes children in grades 3 – 5. Its mission is to inspire confident, creative and open-minded learners, “…

Bryce's Story

If you have attended any of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank's events during the past five years, chances are you have seen Bryce. Whether it’s…

Hunger affects seniors in our community

After a lifetime of working and providing for their families, many senior citizens in our community find themselves with health issues on fixed…

Goodyear volunteers with Foodbank for Week of Volunteering

This past month, the Foodbank was proud to partner with The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company to host its second annual Week of Volunteering to…

Summer is the season of hunger for many children

As the weather begins to warm, Northeast Ohio children begin daydreaming about summer’s arrival. For many, this could mean trips to the pool and fun…

Chris' Story

Chris and his wife spent the past 25 years in Kansas. He worked in manufacturing, welding agricultural equipment. He also volunteered with his local…

Minerva United Methodist Church's Direct Distribution feeds many in Carroll County

Early in the morning, before the sun begins to rise, a semi-trailer of approximately 15,000 pounds of food arrives at Minerva United Methodist Church…

Stacy's Story

Stacy has spent the past nine years taking care of people as a home health aide, and with her soft and thoughtful demeanor, it's clear that she fills…