“Early in my career, I began to see and understand the correlation between the work of the food bank and the tragic impacts of poverty, substance abuse, mental health disorders and incarceration I witnessed growing up. From that time on, food-banking became a purpose in life for me. Sharing this work with other people that see purpose in it too is among the greatest joys in life. It’s all about the people.”
Explore the Foodbank’s new Wayne County Campus and share your feedback on how it will support local hunger relief.
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank invites you to learn more about its progress on the new Wayne County Campus, made possible by the generous donation from The J. M. Smucker Co. Tour the campus, offer feedback on how the facility will support local hunger relief and learn more about the Foodbank’s mission. Light refreshments will be provided.
The Stark Hunger Walk is an annual community walk in Stark County focused on one important goal: fighting local hunger. In partnership with the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, this event raises awareness and critical funds to support food pantries and provide meals for individuals and families in our community.
Participants raise funds, walk a family-friendly route (typically 2.1 miles), and come together afterward for a soup social. Best of all, every dollar donated provides multiple meals to neighbors in need.
Shop at participating retailers including Buehler's Fresh Foods, Dave's Markets, GetGo, Giant Eagle and Heinen's Grocery Store and ask your cashier to add a donation for your Foodbank at checkout during Check Out Hunger.
*Dates vary by location.
5031 Manchester Road, Akron, OH 44319
Registration: 12pm
Jump: 2pm
Support your Foodbank at this year's Polar Bear Jump. Gather your friends and family, dress in fun costumes and take the chilly jump together to fight local hunger. Plunging into icy waters not your thing? Register as a chicken, collect donations for the Foodbank and a chicken will jump on your behalf.