Helen, a neighbor, receives food from the Foodbank's network

Every meal has a story. Meet Helen.

In 2020, Helen was diagnosed with cancer. Her world turned upside down in what seemed like a blink of an eye. Before getting sick, she owned her own…
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Venarge family in the new food pantry

Local family makes significant impact for Foodbank

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank is extremely grateful to call Dave and Cheryl Venarge good friends. Their extensive commitment to hunger relief…
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Pastor Mitch and volunteer in food pantry

Canton pantry serves neighbors from all over the world

Pastor Mike exudes warmth and kindness. It’s clear his heart is in his work and with his community.A pastor who wears many hats, he answers phones,…
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Goodyear employees

The Goodyear Tire & Rubber Company is committed to doing good for the community

The Foodbank relies on community partners to help achieve its mission. Partners provide food, funds, volunteers and more. And then some partners…
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Sandy

Every meal has a story. Meet Sandy.

It’s around 10am on a Wednesday. Sandy has been waiting in line for a local food distribution for half an hour. While she eagerly waits for her…
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Julia

Every meal has a story. Meet Julia.

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.…
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Marisa

Every meal has a story. Meet Marisa.

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…
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Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard

Nelson Garrettsville Community Cupboard makes a difference for local families

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

Every meal has a story. Meet Samuel.

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…
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person in food pantry

Homelessness and hunger impact local community

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