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…
Author: Stephanie Sweany
Massillon Area Direct Distribution
We are happy to share an exciting new venture we are embarking on. Starting in April we are partnering with the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank for a direct distribution, “pop-up” pantry in the Massillon area. This has been identified as an under served area. Starting in April once a month we will be traveling to…
2019 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 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…
Food Fight 2018!
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…
Volunteer for Backpack for Kids!
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…
Pantry Volunteers Needed!
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 Food Drive
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…
BrewFest with Canton Brewing Company
Tackle Hunger With Us August 2nd! Join us for a day of local craft beer and good eats! Proceeds from this event benefit Stark County Hunger Task Force programming. Founded in 1981, Stark County Hunger Task Force at 408 9th St. SW, Canton, leads the battle against hunger in Stark County. Operating almost entirely on…
Junior Hunger Fighters Camp: The Next Generation of Hunger Fighters!
Junior Hunger Fighters Camp: The Next Generation of Hunger Fighters! Stark County Hunger Task Force is happy to announce its Junior Hunger Fighter Camp. Funded by the Summertime Kids Grant, through Stark Community Foundation, Junior Hunger Fighters Camp aims to train the next generation of Hunger Fighters. Junior Hunger Fighters Camp will educate children on…
Summer Backpack for Kids Program Announced
Stark County Hunger Task Force is pleased to announce the launch of their Summer Backpack for Kids Program. This will be an eleven week program, running every Friday from June 8, 2018-August 17, 2018. Backpack bags will be available every Friday from 9am-2pm at the Stark County Hunger Task Force offices, located in the Ken…