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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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Jeanette

Every meal has a story. Meet Jeanette.

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

Every Meal has a Story. Meet Jim.

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…
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Volunteers

AEP Foundation Volunteer Center engages community members to make a difference

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

New partnership helps deliver local farm fresh produce to families in need

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…
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Asmita

Foodbank’s pop-up pantry serves college students in need

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…
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volunteers and staff members are stocking the shelves of the Keith D. Monda Family Food Pantry

Inflation causes surge in demand at the Keith D. Monda Family Food Pantry

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…
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Nolan

Seniors face unique challenges regarding food security

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…
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Jenn

Local donor helps Foodbank plan for the future

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…
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Inflation impacts families and Foodbank

As the community rebounds from the pandemic, families who lost everything and are trying to replenish their emergency funds, are now dealing with the…
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