Stories of Hope

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…

It’s a little past 8am. Wrapped around the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s Stark County Campus is a line of community members waiting for the doors…

Aging is a natural part of life. The term “the golden years” tends to paint an idealistic picture of seniors playing golf and enjoying time with…

During the height of the pandemic, Jenn remembers getting ready for work, watching the morning news, and being struck by the line of cars wrapped…