Stories of Hope

Julia, 56, has a big heart. She graduated from college with a degree in social work and worked with children in the foster care system for years.…

Marisa, 65, was laid off from her job right before the pandemic. She had worked all her life but suddenly found herself struggling to make ends meet…

The Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard in Portage County has served families in the Garfield Local School District for more than a decade. But…

Samuel, 60, has been a hard worker his entire life. He worked in construction for more than 20 years before retiring. Unfortunately, he only enjoyed…

According to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, thousands of people experience homelessness in Ohio. Individuals tend to…

Jeanette, 71, loves to cook. She lives alone but her grandkids visit often, hoping she’ll prepare a flavorful, homecooked meal. Chicken thighs,…

Jim is brave. He served in the United States Army when he was a young man and was often stationed overseas. Unfortunately, his time in the military…

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank welcomes thousands of volunteers each year who contribute thousands of hours of service in the local fight against…

An apple a day keeps the doctor away, or so they say. But produce and other healthy, fresh food items can be costly for families, especially with…

Asmita, 34, fills a grocery bag with sanitizing products and nutritious produce as she visits the Foodbank's pop-up pantry at the University of Akron…