Stories of Hope | Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Tim's Story

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

You’ve given hope to families like John & Sharon’s

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

You’ve given hope to families like José’s

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…

You’ve given hope to families like Madeline’s

Walking into the Buckeye Christian Assembly’s food pantry in Medina County for the first time, Madeline holds the small hands of her daughters, Emily…

Angela's Story

“This is a wonderful, wonderful place,” says Angela smiling brightly, referring to the sense of community created at Journey’s End Food Pantry.…

You’ve given hope to families like Kelly’s

Sitting in the bright community room of the Arlington Memorial Baptist Church, Kelly Doolittle is sharing her story. Kelly has been a traveling…