Stories of Hope

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…

Standing in the bright basement of the Canton Calvary Mission, a member agency of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, is Crystal and her eight-year-…

A sense of community filled the large gymnasium at Open M as a line of nearly 350 people wrapped around the building for the direct food distribution…

When Vikki first arrived for a meal at S.A.L.T. Box, a member agency of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, she sat in the parking lot too ashamed to…

Ebony Veal and her four-year-old son, Alex, are visiting the food pantry at Pregnancy Care of Summit County, a member agency of the Akron-Canton…

Melvin spent 29 years working at the same company as a production technician, supporting his family, and living comfortably. He never worried about…

Becky Thomas manages the River of Life food pantry, a member agency of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Becky and her dedicated team supply…

Jim spent his life working in factories, supporting his family and living comfortably. He never had to worry about where he would find his next meal…