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Stories of Hope

Your Impact in Action
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woman unloading school bus

Fueled by kindness: School buses roll in with big donations to fight hunger

One of the largest demographics of individuals impacted by hunger are children under the age of 18. Nearly 20% of children in our region may struggle…
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Smucker volunteer

The J.M. Smucker Co.: Why We Give

We are committed to helping end food insecurity as part of our work to make a positive impact in the communities where we live and work. To realize…
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child eating

Food programs help fuel the future for children

Childhood is meant to be full of laughter, play and carefree moments — chasing friends on the playground or sharing giggles in the classroom. But for…
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Lynsey, a neighbor of the Foodbank

Every meal has a story. Meet Lynsey.

Lynsey is resourceful. She and her husband work hard to budget his income as a repairman, shopping in bulk whenever possible to save money. Despite…
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Pete, a neighbor of the Foodbank

Every meal has a story. Meet Pete.

Pete is resilient. One year ago, he had to have his foot amputated after what he thought was just a twisted ankle turned out to be a severely broken…
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Anne Marie at Shepherd's House

Homeless shelter serves Portage County

Several years ago, Anne Marie was overseeing a food pantry. One day, an open sign outside the pantry caught the attention of a woman driving by.…
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Volunteers Terry and Jack

Meet volunteers Terry and Jack

Meet Terry and Jack. They’ve been married 13 years. The energetic couple knew they wanted to stay active after retirement.“We try to do our fair…
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Resource room partner

Connecting neighbors with support beyond food

Families experiencing food insecurity may face other hardships. Our neighbors may have to navigate challenges like unemployment, housing instability…
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A neighbor of the Foodbank

Food boxes provide older adults reliable nutrition

May is Older American’s Month, a time to celebrate the contributions of older Americans while also examining the hardships they may face. Older…
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Candy and her daughter Vicky at their local food pantry

Every meal has a story. Meet Candy.

Candy is a hardworking, loving mother. Her family is at the heart of everything she does. When she's not at work, she cares for her 19-year-old…
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Meet Jack

Meet Jack

Jack is one of thousands of kids in our area who may struggle with hunger.

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