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…
What’s going on with the Stark County Hunger Task Force.
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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…
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 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…
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….
Fairways to Fight Hunger at Sanctuary Golf Club
Sponsored By: Nexus Gas Transmission Amison Dental Group Eagle Industrial Painting Hendrickson Trailer Suspension Systems Pro Machine, Inc. Pioneer Financial Services, Inc. Hall of Fame Title Agency, Inc. 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….
2017 Hunger at Home Campaign- April-June 2017
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 (SCHTF)…
Double Your Donation in February!
Donations to Stark County Hunger Task force Beat Hunger Drive matched in February Matching funds double donations in February to help Stark County Hunger Task Force “Beat Hunger” in Stark County. A generous donor will match all donations up to $6,000, which means every dollar donated allows us to provide up to 14 pounds of food…
Volunteer for our Backpack for Kids Program
Our Backpack for Kids Program is starting up and we need your help! Beginning September 14th and every Wednesday after from 12-1pm, we need 6-8 volunteers to come into our offices and help us stuff bags for the program. If you are interested in volunteering your time and helping to fill hungry bellies of local children,…
A Letter From The Executive Director
January 4, 2017 Dear Friends and SCHTF Supporters, My journey with the Stark County Hunger Task Force (SCHTF) began in 2012. As the years passed, the organization grew in many aspects: its support to our pantries, in the amount of pantries in our network, the ability to bring more food into Stark County and most…