Stories of Hope

A sense of community filled the large gymnasium at Open M as a line of nearly 350 people wrapped around the building for the direct food distribution…

When Vikki first arrived for a meal at S.A.L.T. Box, a member agency of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, she sat in the parking lot too ashamed to…

Ebony Veal and her four-year-old son, Alex, are visiting the food pantry at Pregnancy Care of Summit County, a member agency of the Akron-Canton…

Melvin spent 29 years working at the same company as a production technician, supporting his family, and living comfortably. He never worried about…

Becky Thomas manages the River of Life food pantry, a member agency of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. Becky and her dedicated team supply…

Jim spent his life working in factories, supporting his family and living comfortably. He never had to worry about where he would find his next meal…

When Raymond “Skip” Willis’s wife passed away, he believed he would never have fun again. Skip is an active community volunteer, a proud World War II…

Among the noise and excitement of community members waiting to receive fresh, free produce from the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Free Farmers’ Market…

Their first time through the doors of the Minerva United Methodist Church Direct Distribution, pride and shame almost stopped them. As healthcare…

José still describes himself as a newlywed, even though he's been married a year. At the Love Center Food Pantry, he is soft spoken, but when talking…