Stories of Hope

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…

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

The Foodbank is grateful for the variety of donors and contributors that support local hunger relief. A unique supporter that might not be an obvious…