I AM IN NEED OF ASSISTANCE
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Stark County Hunger Task Force and its staff and volunteers are here for you.
I WANT TO HELP FIGHT HUNGER BY VOLUNTEERING
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. We rely on the service of members of our own community to help in the fight against hunger. As the need for our services grows, we are always looking for new volunteers for various opportunities.
I WANT TO HELP FIGHT HUNGER BY DONATING TODAY
Private contributions constitute our primary means of financial support. Our mission allows for every dollar raised to distribute up to seven pounds of food directly into the hands of local families in need.
OUR IMPACT
34,000
neighbors in need fed each month among our 32 network pantries
1,500
backpacks of food for kids provided weekly in 16 schools among 4 local school districts
600,000
pounds of food distributed monthly through our pantries and Backpacks for Kids programs
6 million
pounds of food distributed annually through all of our programs
WE'RE PROUD TO CALL STARK COUNTY OUR HOME
Our organization’s mission and vision is solely focused on our community. All of our programs, the neighbors we serve, and the contributions we receive stay right here in Stark County.
OUR PANTRY NETWORK
All Saints Temple
1451 Wilbur Allen, Jr. Dr
Canton, OH 44707
Alliance Community Pantry
215 East Market St
Alliance, OH 44601
Believers Assembly Church
131 Church Ave N
Beach City, OH 44608
Canal Fulton Community Cupboard
8101 Manchester Rd NW
Canal Fulton, OH 44614
Canton Friendship Center
2200 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44709
Community Drop-In Center
1492 Cherry Ave SE
Canton, OH 44707
Crossroads United Methodist Church
120 Cleveland Ave
Canton, OH 44702
Grace Fellowship
6282 Nave St SW
Canton, OH 44706
Grace United Church of Christ
2300 Cleveland Ave N
Canton, OH 44709
Faith Kitchen
2219 Mahoning Rd NE
Canton, OH 44705
Helping Hands Network
126 S Main St
Waynesburg, OH 44688
John Knox Presbyterian Church
5155 Eastlake St NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Lake Township FISH
934 W Maple St
Hartville, OH 44632
Louisville Community Cupboard
930 Nickelplate St
Louisville, OH 44641
Minerva Community Outreach at St. Paul's
515 E Line St
Minerva, OH 44657
Minerva United Methodist Church
204 N Main St
Minerva, OH 44657
Mount Zion Community Church
2637 Baum St SE
Canton, OH 44707
North Canton Church of Christ
1301 E Maple St
North Canton, OH 44720
Rivertree Christian Church
7373 Portage St NW
Massillon, OH 44646
St. Barbara Catholic Church
2813 Lincoln Way NW
Massillon, OH 44647
St. Joan of Arc
4940 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44708
Salvation Army of Canton
420 Market Ave S
Canton, OH 44702
Salvation Army of Massillon
315 6th St NE
Massillon, OH 44646
Salvation Army of Minerva
301 Valley St
Minerva, OH 44657
Sherrick Road Church of God
1121 Sherrick Rd SE
Canton, OH 44707
SCHTF Community Campus Pantry
408 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44707
Team Jesus
7096 Hills & Dales Rd NW
Canton, OH 44708
The Summit
1300 Pittsburg Ave
North Canton, OH 44720
The Vine
1544 Vine St
Alliance, OH 44601
TOSM
Mobile pantry; location varies
Tuslaw Food Pantry (Chapel of the Cross UMC)
14411 Orrville St NW
North Lawrence, OH 44666
Urban Ark Ministries
715 2nd St NE
Canton, OH 44704
Zion Lutheran Church
349 Lindy Ln NW
North Canton, OH 44720
MISSION
Stark County Hunger Task Force fights hunger in our community by providing financial, logistic, strategic, and food support to our network of local emergency food pantries and Backpack for Kids programs.
VISION
We believe our work does more than just provide free groceries to those in need: we ease anxiety, inspire hope, and promote wellness. By alleviating hunger in Stark County, we are building a stronger community.
HISTORY
Since 1981, Stark County Hunger Task Force has helped serve the food-insecure residents of our community. Our organization provides financial, logistical, strategic, and food assistance to a network of over 30 food pantries throughout Stark County.