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Stories of Hope

Your Impact in Action
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Barb

Volunteers make a significant impact. Meet Barb.

“There’s a saying I try to live by: I will do everything I can for as many people as I can for as long as I can,” said Barb, 71, a dedicated Foodbank…
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Brenda and Raymont

Family Empowerment Ministries inspires, empowers and equips people for purpose

At the start of the pandemic in 2020, the region saw an increase in families seeking emergency food assistance, many for the very first time. More…
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Brett Huntsman

Food program in Perry helps nourish community in need

Brett Huntsman has always enjoyed helping others. For him, this passion began at the age of nine after his house was struck by lightning. “We lost…
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Wooster Hope Center

Wooster Hope Center continues to evolve to better serve its residents

The Wooster Hope Center is a dedicated partner serving rural families in Wayne County. Celebrating 10 years of service last year, the program has…
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Canton Friendship Center

Foodbank helps foster relationships through Agency Direct Pickup Program

For 35 years, the Canton Friendship Center has fostered a safe, comfortable place for individuals with disabilities to socialize with others. As a…
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RAHAB Ministries

RAHAB Ministries offers hope, healing and meals for survivors of human trafficking

RAHAB Ministries has been focused on ending the slavery of sex trafficking for the past 17 years. It’s hard to believe such atrocities take place in…
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Char

Every meal has a story. Meet Char.

Hunger can be experienced differently depending upon a family’s unique circumstance. Hunger isn’t always a dire situation in which families have…
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Feeding Medina

Pop-up pantry partners with Feeding Medina County to offer additional support

A new and exciting collaboration that launched last year aims to serve individuals in western Medina County through the Foodbank’s new pop-up…
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Keywanna

Every meal has a story. Meet Keywanna.

When most families were conserving resources and limiting extended family gatherings because of COVID-19, Keywanna and her husband opened their…
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Pastor Mike Farmer

Crossroads' Fresh Market fuels families with healthy food options

Pastor Mike Farmer and his team at Crossroads United Methodist Church in Canton is on a mission to provide food for families. But this passion is…
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Feb 11 Harvest for Hunger Campaign launches as food needs remain high across region
Target
Sam's Club
Coca-Cola
Prairie Farms
David & Cheryl Venarge
Direction Home
Bimbo Bakeries
The Gessner Family Foundation
Giant Eagle
The Chiron Family Charitable Fund
Walmart
Timken Company Charitable and Educational Fund
The Keith D. Monda Family
Mark Sterling
Nationwide
BJ's Wholesale Clubs
GAR Foundation
CJ Taylor Development
ProducePERKS
Portage Lakes Polar Bear Club
Gojo
Ilene Shapiro
Greg & Tricia Griffin
Meijer
Shearer's Snacks
Aldi
Pepsico
Stark Community Foundation
Good Year
Huntington AF
Buehler's
FirstEnergy
Starbucks
Kristen Manes
Case Farms
KauligCompanies CHAMPIONSHIP
Westfield
Jon & Kitty Antalvari
ORR Foundation
Heinens
Harvest for Hunger Luncheon

Feb. 27, 2026 Harvest for Hunger Campaign Kickoff Luncheon

Join your Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank for a luncheon to kick off our annual Harvest for Hunger Campaign!

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