Michelle

Every meal has a story. Meet Michelle.

Michelle, 67, lives in an apartment specifically for seniors with limited financial resources. The subsidized rent helps her manage her bills, but…
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person with food in trunk of car

Seniors find support at the Salvation Army in Portage County

The Salvation Army of Portage County is a Foodbank partner diligently serving seniors through the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP). CSFP, a…
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Person with cart of food

Your generosity supports rural programs in Holmes County

As one of a few hunger-relief agencies in the western part of Holmes County, Lakeville United Methodist Church never turns anyone away. “That was one…
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food truck

New Pop-up Pantry improves food accessibility for families

These days, you may see a new truck making its rounds in Northeast Ohio. This vehicle, known as the Foodbank’s pop-up pantry, is the latest to join…
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Sally

Louisville Community Cupboard grows into support system for community

A simple Girl Scout project to earn a badge quickly became much more when Sally’s granddaughter, Arielle, discovered a need for a hunger-relief…
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Helping Hands Network

Helping Hands Network feeds community members and provides a listening ear

Inside an old church in the heart of Waynesburg, you’ll find Helping Hands Network, a pillar of hope with the community. From the outside, there is…
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Agency Direct Pickup

Your support helps innovative partnerships with local food programs flourish

In recent years, the Foodbank has focused on developing innovative food distribution models to better serve hunger-relief partners and our community…
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Stark County Campus

Foodbank supports community with wraparound services beginning in August

The Foodbank is excited to offer wraparound services to the local community beginning August 3, 2021 at the new Stark County Campus. …
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Roberta

Every meal has a story. Meet Roberta.

Roberta is strong. Every two weeks she travels nearly a mile uphill in her wheelchair to receive food from the Foodbank’s drive-thru distribution.“…
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person with bag of food

Canal Fulton Community Cupboard helps neighbors make ends meet

Communities of all shapes and sizes have been impacted by COVID-19, but there’s a hunger-relief program in Canal Fulton making a big difference for…
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