As the number of individuals and households seeking food assistance continues to rise, the importance of the local, charitable response is more critical than ever. But in order to adequately meet the demand food assistance, and those of our growing food pantry network, we need your help. In 2014, the Stark County Hunger Task Force pantry network…
Author: Stephanie Sweany
Fairways to Fight Hunger 2018
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…
Spring Into Action 2018!
We are kicking of our annual Hunger at Home Campaign with an agency wide Day of Service on April 4th called “Spring Into Action”. “Spring Into Action” serves to mobilize employees from businesses across the county, tackling projects throughout our pantry network. These projects aim to improve the operations for the pantries that participate. These…
November is Hunger Awareness Month
In recognition of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness month, every November, The Stark County Hunger Task Force observes “Hunger Awareness Month,” or H.A.M. for short. In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Hunger Awareness Month is a time set aside to focus on gratitude, generosity, and education. YOU Can Observe Hunger Awareness Month, Too! Here’s How: Donate! Every…
McKinley vs. Massillon Food Fight, Finale Rally!
The rivalry is not just on the field anymore… Friday, October 27th: FOOD FIGHT FINALE RALLY @ DUNKIN’ DONUTS! Show your school spirit on October 27th! Bring your food donations to the following locations. Are you RED or ORANGE? MASSILLON SIDE / FOOD FIGHT 2017 FINALE RALLY: Mix 94.1’s Kayleigh Kriss live 6am-9am @ Duncan…
Food Fight 2017!
McKINLEY V. MASSILLON Who will collect the most food and win Food Fight 2017? The Pups took the honors the last FIVE 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 Will it…
Palace/Civic Center Ushering
The SCHTF has wonderful partnerships with the Canton Palace Theatre and the Canton Civic Center to usher their performances, concerts and shows. With every hour of your time, we are able to earn dollars to help battle against local hunger. We have ushered concerts like Travis Tritt, the Goo Goo Dolls, OAR and the American…
Palette 2 Palate: Paint Strokes Against Hunger
The Canton arts community continues its collaboration with the Stark County Hunger Task Force to fight local hunger by preparing to stage the fifth annual Palette2Palate 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…
Food For Thought Food Drive: Business Battle!
It’s a business battle! Local businesses are going to head to head collecting food for our Backpack For Kids program! We distribute over 1,500 “backpacks” a month, containing weekend meals for children in three Stark County schools. We are looking for area businesses and agencies to compete for in our Food For Thought Food Drive….
Maureen Tate
Executive Director Maureen previously served as assistant director of Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties, where she was responsible for scheduling, grant writing, fundraising and event programming. She also has worked for the United Way of Greater Stark County and completed the Leadership Stark County program. Maureen earned a juris doctorate from Mississippi…