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…

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! 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…

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…

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…

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…

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…