Inflation has hit Stark County hard, especially at the grocery store. Many families are struggling to provide healthy and nutritious meals. There are several community food banks in the area to help with food assistance. Below is a list of food pantry resources for your family to receive help with food.
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank offers pantry distributions all over Stark County. Visit their website for up-to-date distribution schedules. The Stark County campus is located at 1365 Cherry Avenue NE, Canton. Their phone number is (330) 535-6900.
Stark County Hunger Task Force
The Stark County Hunger Task Force operates the Community Campus Food Pantry out of the Ken Weber Community Campus at Goodwill. Recipients must obtain an appointment ticket to receive food. They are a choice pantry and provide 5-7 days’ worth of food at no cost. Recipients are permitted two visits per month. Visit their website for more information. The Stark County Hunger Task Force is located at 408 9th Street SW, Canton. Their phone number is (330) 455-6667.
The Salvation Army of Canton
The Salvation Army of Canton offers food pantries and hot meal programs, among other community services. More information can be found on their website. They are located at 420 Market Avenue S, Canton. Their phone number is (330) 453-0158.
Canton City Health Department
The Canton City Health Department offers the WIC (Women, Infants and Children) program that give supplemental nutrition to qualifying women and children. The program is available to low-income pregnant, breastfeeding and non-breastfeeding postpartum women and to infants and children up to age five who are deemed to be at nutritional risk. The WIC clinic is located on the second floor of the Nursing Services Area of the Stark County Health Department at 7235 Whipple Avenue NW, North Canton. More information can be found on their website. They can be reached at (330) 489-3326.
Team Jesus Church New Way Food Pantry
Team Jesus Church offers a food pantry every third Tuesday of the month from 5-7 PM with the doors opening at 4 PM. A photo ID is required. Prayer and ministry support is available, although it is not required to receive food. Recipient’s gross household income must be at or below 200% of the federal poverty guidelines. They also offer toiletries (when available), lay financial counseling, and referral services. More information is available on their website. Team Jesus Church is located at 7096 Hills and Dales Road NW, Canton. Their phone number is (330) 837-5188.
Perry Helping Perry Food Pantry
The Perry Helping Perry food pantry is held at Trinity United Methodist Church every third Saturday of the month from 9 AM – 12 PM. Non-perishable food and toiletries are available. Recipients must be a Perry Township resident. The Perry Helping Perry website has more information. The location is 3757 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Their phone number is (330) 737-1281.
The Salvation Army of Massillon
The Salvation Army of Massillon offers food pantries and hot meal programs, among other community services. More information can be found on their website. They are located at 315 6th Street NE, Massillon. Their phone number is (330) 833-6473.
Alliance Community Pantry
The Alliance Community Pantry allows clients to receive food every two weeks. You must meet the Federal and State Food income guidelines and register your household before receiving food. More information can be found on their website. The Alliance Community Pantry is located at 215 East Market Street, Alliance. Their phone number is (330) 680-8130.
The Salvation Army of Alliance
The Salvation Army of Alliance offers food pantries and hot meal programs, among other community services. More information can be found on their website. They are located at 57 West Main Street, Alliance. Their phone number is (330) 823-5188.
Save Money with Help from Food Pantries
When every dollar counts, you can turn to food pantries to help save money and make your grocery budget stretch further. These resources are here to assist the community to make sure no one goes without food.
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