Full Belly, Full Heart
Can you believe the first month of 2021 is already over? February is a month where we celebrate love in all forms. This Valentine's Day give the gift of hope by donating to our Full Belly, Full Heart fundraiser. Every dollar donated allows us to provide six meals to a...
November Is Hunger Awareness Month
Hunger Awareness Month rallies the community to fight hunger What does real hunger look like? More than 70,000 of our Stark County neighbors struggle with food insecurity, but do we really see them? Can we see if a senior is skipping medication to buy food? How...
Say “Boo” to Hunger!
Hey, Hunger Fighters! Join us in saying “BOO” to Hunger! We have a fun way for your organization to be involved and support the Stark County Hunger Task Force. We are asking our supporters to open the option up to their staff and coworkers to make a $5 donation to...
Fight Hunger This Fall and Winter
We here at Stark County Hunger Task Force are dedicated to fighting hunger through the COVID-19 pandemic. In fact our services are needed now more than ever. Help us continue to fight hunger by becoming a volunteer. We have opportunities available five days a week to...
Important Emergency Pantry Operation Changes
Important Emergency Pantry Operation Changes Effective Monday, October 5th, Stark County Hunger Task Force will be moving their pantry operations back inside of the Ken Weber Community Campus at Goodwill. Here are the important changes effective Monday,...
Online Nutrition Workshop
Now registering for the Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program, organized by OSU Extension. Participants will learn how to make tasty, healthy meals and snacks, be given tools to stretch their food budget. Participants will also receive a cookbook, grocery...
Check Out Our Summer Newsletter!
Keep up to date on the happenings here at Stark County Hunger Task Force and find out ways you can be involved by checking out our latest newsletter. We look forward to working with all of you as we continue to fight hunger in Stark County! [button...
Fairways to Fight Hunger 2020
The results are in! A huge thank you to all of our golfers who joined us for a beautiful Saturday! We hope everyone had a great time and we hope to see you all again next year. The results are listed below by team captain's name: Vought: -11 Manley: -15 Frase:...
Our COVID-19 Response
Learn more about how our agency is responding to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Calling All Hunger Fighters!
Our drive thru pantry is serving over 200 families a day and our weekly Backpack for Kids program is serving on average 345 children each week. As we continue to provide more emergency food in the community, we will be looking for more volunteers to help serve as many...
Service Updates
Updated Drive Thru Pantry Hours and Extended Backpack Program CANTON, Ohio — Stark County Hunger Task Force (SCHTF) officials are dedicated to fighting hunger in Stark County. With the onset of COVID-19 (Coronavirus) in Ohio and the recent extended closure of all...
Data Entry Volunteers Wanted!
We are in need of volunteers with basic data entry skills. Data entry volunteers are needed for five hours a week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, or Thursdays. Schedule is flexible. We are looking for volunteers willing to take on the following responsibilities. All...
50/50 Night with the Canton Charge!
50/50 Fun! Join us for a night of fun with the Canton Charge! Purchase tickets through our link to be entered into a raffle to receive autographed Cavs merchandise or free tix to a future Charge game! Our 50/50 Night also falls on 1,2,3 Night, featuring $1 Hotdogs, $2...
Give The Gift Of Hope This Giving Tuesday
It’s soup season! As the weather turns cold many of us look for ways to find comfort. It might be digging out the sweaters from the back of the closet or turning up the heat. But many of us dive into creating warm, nutritious, and filling soups to satisfy our need for...
Sponsor a Charge Game!
Fight Hunger With The Canton Charge! Get in on the action and sign your business up today! Enjoy...
Food for Thought Backpack Food Drive
November is just around the corner, which means it's almost time for Hunger Awareness Month! This year, we have pushed back our Annual Food for Thought Food Drive to November to further enhance our month long focus on our Hunger Fighting efforts. Thoughout the month...
Finale Rallies, Friday November 1st!
It's the final week of our 8th Annual Food Fight! Last year the Tigers abruptly ended the Pups six year win streak. We are again closing out Food Fight with the Finale Rally, giving one last push to support your home team. Tigers and Pups fans, check out the schedule...
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". In the spirit of Thanksgiving, Hunger Awareness Month is a time set aside to focus on gratitude, generosity, and...
Food Fight 2019!
McKINLEY V. MASSILLON Who will collect the most food and win Food Fight 2019? The Pups took the honors for 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...
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...