Your local hunger fighters since 1981
If you require food assistance, we are here to help.
Call 330.455.6667 or click below for more information about our programs.
Become a volunteer.
Volunteers are an essential part of our organization and the fulfillment of our mission. As the need for our services grows, we are always looking for new volunteers for various opportunities.
Make a donation.
Private contributions are our primary means of financial support. For every one dollar donated, we can provide four meals for our neighbors in need. All donations stay in Stark County.
OUR IMPACT
34,000
neighbors in need fed each month among our 37 network pantries
2,000
backpacks of food for kids provided weekly in 17 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 are committed to serving our neighbors in need.
We live here, we work here, and we fight hunger here. All of our programs exist to serve Stark County residents. We are proud to call this community our home. All donations stay right here in Stark County.
OUR 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.
OUR 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.
OUR HISTORY
Since 1981, Stark County Hunger Task Force has helped serve the food-insecure residents of our community. We live here, we work here, and we are committed to fighting hunger here.