Stories of Hope

Stephanie is a recent graduate of Kent State University and is currently searching for a job. Because of health issues, the search has been harder…

Naomi and her husband have been happily married for 35 years. Naomi’s husband works full time on an assembly line, but due to lingering health issues…

Ebony and her 7-month-old daughter, Heaven, are visiting Open M’s food pantry, a member hunger-relief program of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank.…

The diverse faiths of the world share a common compassion to nourish the hungry and the vulnerable, especially children. That shared compassion finds…

Jackie Verdon is 80-years-old and lives alone. Her husband passed away years ago, and now that she’s retired, Jackie lives on a fixed income and…

Walking into the Barberton Area Community Ministry, a member hunger-relief program of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Tabitha holds the hand of…

Ed spent his entire life working as a mechanic for a trucking company and supporting his family comfortably. When Ed was ready to retire, he went to…

Sitting outside of a food pantry surrounded by her children running and smiling on the playground, Bernadette talks about the blessings in her life.…

J’vion is 14-years-old and in the ninth grade. He has four brothers and sisters and lives with his mom, Jewell, and his grandmother. About four…

Michele is an active volunteer at Love Center food pantry, a member agency of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. She has two children and also takes…