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Please Note: "Orientation" includes orientation, food safety training, and civil rights training. If you want to complete food safety only, please click here to watch the video and complete the test.
March 10, 2026: Orientation
Tuesday, March 10, 2026
8:30am-12:00pm
Virtual & In-person options available
Virtual: link provided before training
In-person: Stark Campus: 1365 Cherry Ave, Canton OH, 44714
March 20, 2026: FreshTrak
April 2, 2026: Cooking Demo - Preparing for Easter!
Thursday, April 2, 2026
11:30am - 1:00pm
In-Person: Stark County Campus in Canton
Join us for a special Easter cooking demonstration to help you prepare a delicious holiday meal. Hosted by Fresh Mark, this event will feature helpful tips, recipe ideas, and simple techniques to make your Easter cooking easy and enjoyable. The event is open to the public—so bring a friend (or two)! Just be sure to complete an RSVP for each person attending.
We can’t wait to see you there!
April 9, 2026: Orientation
Thursday, April 9, 2025
8:30am-12:00pm
Virtual & In-person options available
Virtual: link provided before training
In-person: Main Campus: 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307
April 14, 2026: FreshTrak
April 18, 2026: Orientation (Virtual only)
May 12, 2026: Orientation
Tuesday, May 12, 2026
8:30am-12:00pm
Virtual & In-person options available
Virtual: link provided before training
In-person: Stark Campus: 1365 Cherry Ave, Canton OH, 44714
May 15, 2026: FreshTrak
May 28, 2026: Pantry Simulation - Akron Campus
Thursday, May 28, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us for an immersive Pantry Simulation in which participants will simulate the experience of navigating the charitable food system to find a week’s worth of food for themselves and their family. This training is designed by the Foodbank specifically for your staff and volunteers on the front lines serving people facing hunger.
Bring a small group or your whole crew for a truly eye-opening experience.
Please submit an RSVP for each person planning to attend.
June 11, 2026: Orientation
Thursday, June 11, 2025
8:30am-12:00pm
Virtual & In-person options available
Virtual: link provided before training
In-person: Main Campus: 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307
June 16, 2026: FreshTrak
June 25, 2026: Trauma Informed Care, De-escalation, and Resiliency
Thursday, June 25, 2026
1 - 2:30 pm
Join us for a Trauma-Informed Care training hosted by the Victim Assistance Program, designed specifically for foodbank partners. This session will deepen your understanding of trauma’s impact, equip you with practical de-escalation strategies, and build resiliency skills to support both your team and the neighbors you serve.
Open to you and your staff, this training will strengthen your compassion, confidence, and capacity to respond with care in every interaction.
Please submit a separate RSVP for each person attending.
In-Person: Main Campus in Akron
Virtual Option: Link will be sent prior to the meeting
July 6, 2026: Orientation
Monday, July 6, 2026
8:30am-12:00pm
Virtual & In-person options available
Virtual: link provided before training
In-person: Stark Campus: 1365 Cherry Ave, Canton OH, 44714
July 10, 2026: FreshTrak
July 21, 2026: Residential Programs - Lunch and Conversation
Tuesday, July 21, 2026
12 - 1:30
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank invites partners operating residential programs to join us for a special gathering. Enjoy thoughtful conversation, shared learning, and lunch on us.
This event is a great opportunity to connect with others serving our community, exchange ideas, and strengthen the work we’re doing together to support our neighbors. We hope you’ll join us!
Please RSVP for each person planning to attend.
August 5, 2026: Orientation
Wednesday, August 5, 2025
8:30am-12:00pm
Virtual & In-person options available
Virtual: link provided before training
In-person: Main Campus: 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307
August 12, 2026: FreshTrak
September 10, 2026: Orientation
Thursday, September 10, 2026
8:30am-12:00pm
Virtual & In-person options available
Virtual: link provided before training
In-person: Stark Campus: 1365 Cherry Ave, Canton OH, 44714
September 14, 2026: FreshTrak
September 17, 2026: Grant Writing Training
Thursday, September 17, 2026
9 - 10:30 am
Strengthen your funding strategy with our Grant Writing Training designed for foodbank partners. This interactive session will cover key components of successful proposals and include a hands-on activity to help you put concepts into practice.
Walk away with practical tools, clearer messaging, and greater confidence to pursue new funding opportunities.
Please submit one RSVP per person attending
In-Person: Main Campus in Akron
Virtual Option: Link will be sent prior to the meeting
September 19, 2026: Orientation (Virtual only)
October 7, 2026: Orientation
Wednesday, October 7, 2025
8:30am-12:00pm
Virtual & In-person options available
Virtual: link provided before training
In-person: Main Campus: 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307
October 15, 2026: FreshTrak
October 20, 2026: Pantry Simulation - Stark County Campus
Tuesday, October 20, 2026
1:00 - 3:00 pm
Join us for an immersive Pantry Simulation in which participants will simulate the experience of navigating the charitable food system to find a week’s worth of food for themselves and their family. This training is designed by the Foodbank specifically for your staff and volunteers on the front lines serving people facing hunger.
Bring a small group or your whole crew for a truly eye-opening experience.
Please submit an RSVP for each person planning to attend.
November 6, 2026: Orientation
Friday, November 6, 2026
8:30am-12:00pm
Virtual & In-person options available
Virtual: link provided before training
In-person: Stark Campus: 1365 Cherry Ave, Canton OH, 44714
November 17, 2026: FreshTrak
December 1, 2026: Orientation
Tuesday, December 1, 2025
8:30am-12:00pm
Virtual & In-person options available
Virtual: link provided before training
In-person: Main Campus: 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307