Tee off on our hunger-fighting team While we choose between a nine iron and a wedge, many of our neighbors are choosing between basic necessities and food. When most families are hungry, they go to a grocery store; for thousands of residents in Stark County who are struggling to make ends meet, a grocery store…
The Canton arts community continues its collaboration with the Stark County Hunger Task Force to fight local hunger by preparing to stage the sixth annual Palette 2 Palate charity art event. Many talented local artists have graciously donated their work to be exhibited and offered for purchase in both live and silent auctions to raise money for a worthy…
McKINLEY V. MASSILLON Who will collect the most food and win Food Fight 2018? The Pups took the honors the last SIX years … 2012 / 5,300 meals of 9500 total collected 2013 / 13,284 pounds of 16,727 total collected 2014 / 16,794 pounds of 27,000 total collected 2015 / 12,478 pounds of 23,781 total collected 2016/ 16,128 pounds of 31,516 total collected 2017/29,984 pounds…
We are looking for volunteers for our Backpack for Kids Program. We serve over 700 Stark County children each week through this program. Volunteers would be counting food items, setting up food items for packing, packing bags, stocking shelves, and taking inventory. See our schedule below to find what day works for you! Please direct…
Volunteers are the lifeblood of our organization. We rely on the service of our community members to help in the fight against hunger. As the need for our services grows, we are always looking for new volunteers. We need volunteers five days a week in our pantry. Our overall pantry hours are 9 to 4…
Food for Thought is an annual food drive competition between businesses to collect the most items needed for the Stark County Hunger Task Force’s Backpack for Kids Program. The food drive fosters community and thrives on the generosity of people. The Backpack for Kids Program allows elementary aged students, who participate in the National School…
