Food Assistance

215 E. Market St.
Alliance, OH 44601

Mon.

9:15 am - 2:35 pm

Tue.

9:15 am - 3:35 pm

Wed.

9:15 am - 3:35 pm

Thu.

9:15 am - 2:35 pm

Fri.

9:15 am - 1:35 pm

Alliance Community Pantry

Drive-up pantry service. After registering, volunteers load your car with a grocery basket that may include:

Canned and boxed food
Meat and produce
Baked goods
Cold food items

Food availability may vary based on donations and volunteer supply. Visit the website for hours, registration details, and service updates.

1451 Wilbur Allen Jr Ave SE
Canton, OH 44707

Mon.

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tue.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wed.

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

All Saints Temple Food Pantry

Every 1st and 3rd Saturday, All Saints Pantry Ministry is open to the community at 1:00 PM until food runs out. ID required.

Phone: (330) 453-8489

1492 Cherry Ave. SE
Canton, OH 44707

Hours: 1st and 3rd Saturday, 1 PM until food runs out

Community Drop In Center

Walk-in service for NARCAN kits every Thursday from 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm in partnership with Canton Public Health. Their food pantry is open the second, third, and fourth Fridays each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Phone: (330) 456-7692

Crossroads UMC

Oatmeal breakfast Sunday 6:30am-9:00am Sunday Lunch 1:00-2:00pm We offer clothing, household stuff and furniture by appointment only. Please call our office at 330-455-0153 Tuesday-Friday 9:00am-4:00pm.

120 Cleveland Ave SW
Canton, OH 44702

Main Line: 330-455-0153

2219 Mahoning Road NE
Canton, OH 44705

Faith Kitchen

Faith Kitchen food and resource pantry is held at Crystal Park United Methodist Church and is open on the last Saturday of each month from 9:30-Noon.

Local: (330) 499-6040

Grace United Church of Christ

Groceries are available to take home on the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

2300 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44709

Phone: (330) 454-9748

Helping Hands Network

Clothes and shoes for Sandy Valley Local School District students. Food pantry: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.

126 South Main St.
Waynesburg, OH 44688

Phone: (330) 866-2005

934 W. Maple St.
Hartville, OH 44632

Tue.

9:00 am - 11:30 am

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Wed.

9:00 am - 11:30 am

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Thu.

9:00 am - 11:30 am

1:00 pm - 2:30 pm

Lake Township FISH

Delivery is available if needed.

Phone: (330) 877-1845

1301 E. Maple St.
North Canton, OH 44720

Tue.

10:00 am - 11:00 am

Thu.

6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

North Canton Church of Christ

Groceries are available to take home the fourth Saturday of each month from 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. if you have pre-registered. (To pre-register, call the number below for more information.) After noon on the fourth Saturday, anyone is available to receive food until all of it has been distributed.

Phone: (330) 499-4303

1300 Pittsburgh Ave. NW
North Canton, OH 44720

North Canton Cares Pantry

This pantry is open every second and fourth Monday from 5 to 7 p.m.

Guests must live in the following zip codes: 44720, 44721, 44685, 44718, 44709, 44630.

They also serve all veterans and service members regardless of zip code.

Guests must present a photo ID as well as a piece of mail with their name and address as proof of residency.

Phone: (330) 871-9282

420 Market Ave. S
Canton, OH 44702

Salvation Army of Canton

Serving the Canton community with:

Emergency food pantry
Diaper/Feminine hygiene distribution
To-go meals (soup kitchen/bagged)
Rental/utility assistance (as funding allows)
Showers
Seasonal assistance (back-to-school supplies/Christmas help)
Recreation + educational programs (adults & children)

Programs may vary by season and availability. Contact the Salvation Army of Canton or visit their website for eligibility details, dates, and registration information.

Phone: (330) 453-0158

315 6th St. NE
Massillon, OH 44646

Mon.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tue.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wed.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thu.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fri.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Salvation Army of Massillon

Serving the Massillon community:

Hot meal program
Food pantries
Clothing
Shelters
Rent assistance
Utility assistance
Programs for adults and youth
Holiday/Christmas assistance - visit saangeltree.org to apply

Phone: (330) 833-6473

603 Shorb Ave NW
Canton, OH 44703

Mon.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

The Shorb Market and Connection Center

We have a Fresh Market in Canton at 603 Shorb Ave. NW. This Fresh Market provides free produce and grocery items to the community at no cost and is another way we live out our vision of healthy homes and holy hearts for all people. People are invited to shop once-a-day as our selection changes daily.

Main Line: 330-455-0153

2221 9th St. SW
Canton, OH 44706

Tue.

11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Wed.

11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Thu.

11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri.

11:00 am - 4:30 pm

Total Living Center

Hot Meals: Lunch Mon-Thurs 11am-12:30pm Dinner Thursdays 5pm-5:45pm Grocery Distribution 2nd & 4th Wed of the month 11am-1pm Free Hair Cuts Wednesdays 10am-1pm Free Chiropractic Care 1st Tuesday of the Month 12:30-1:30pm Laundromat Mon-Thurs Call to make an appointment The Agency Store located at 200 Cherry Ave NE in Canton is now open! Become a member and shop discounted goods and supplies for nonprofits, teachers, schools and churches!

Local: (330) 455-3663

School District Family Resources

Hours: Mon-Fri 9-2pm

Alliance City School District

Aviator Food Bags: Weekend food bags for students who may not have access to consistent meals throughout the school year. Free GED classes for individuals in Alliance. Register for morning classes Mondays at 8:30 a.m. or evening classes Mondays at 5 p.m. (registrations may take up to three hours).

200 Glamorgan St.
Alliance, OH 44601

Phone: (330) 821-2100

GED Classes: 330-829-2267

600 Faircrest St. SE
Canton, OH 44707

Canton Local School District

Backpack Program - Weekend backpack meals every Friday for qualifying students. Career programs offered through the South Stark Career Academy.

Phone: (330) 484-8019

Perry Helping Perry

A community-based organization that exists to provide needed support for Perry residents Food pantry, clothing, school supplies and more

Food Pantry Non-perishable food and toiletries 3rd Saturday of each month 9am – 12pm Trinity United Methodist Church 3757 Lincoln Way E Massillon, OH 44646
Clothes Closet Clothing for infants, children, and adults 5038 W Tuscarawas St Canton, OH 44708 Tuesday, Wednesday, & Saturday 10am – 4pm Thursday 10am – 7pm
Backpacks Provide backpacks and school supplies for families in need In partnership with Whipple Heights Alliance Church Click here for application
Sack Snacks Weekend snacks for school age children Prepared throughout the school year by Perry Helping Perry volunteers. They are distributed to all the schools in the Perry Local School District and discreetly given to qualifying children
Bikes Provides donated bikes to children and adults Give us a call at 330-737-1281 or send us an email
Christmas Giveaway Help families provide gifts and stocking stuffers for their children In partnership with Perry Christian Church Click here for application

Phone: (330) 737-1281

408 9th St. SW
Suite 1637
Canton, OH 44707

Hot Meal Programs

Stark County Hunger Task Force

Network of more than 30 food pantries throughout Stark County Emergency food pantry at the Goodwill Community Campus Visit for food assistance and pantry support.

Phone: (330) 455-6667

4915 Fulton Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44718

Mon.

9:15 am - 2:35 pm

Tue.

9:15 am - 3:35 pm

Wed.

9:15 am - 3:35 pm

Thu.

9:15 am - 2:35 pm

Fri.

9:15 am - 1:35 pm

Community Harvest

Excess food donations for Stark County residents in need.

Phone: (330) 493-0800

CommQuest Canton

Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, education and employment services, hot meals, social center

CommQuest Outpatient - Building A 601 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 Building A Services - 330-453-8252 General Line - 330-455-0374 Payee - 330-453-4275 Education and employment services, school-based services, training, financial management assistance, Medication-Assisted Treatment, addiction and mental health counseling, Mom + Me program, drug screenings, and Family Support Group. Site hours Mon-Thurs: 7:30am-7pm, Fri: 7:30am-1pm Dosing: Mon-Fri 6am-7am & 8am-10am, Sat: 6am-7am OTP Clinic: Mon-Thurs 7am-3pm, Fri: 7am-1pm Urine Drug Screen: Mon-Thurs 6am-1:30pm, Fri 6am-12:30pm Walk-In Assessment Hours Mon: 8:30am-1:30pm, Tues: 8:30am-3:30pm, Wed: 9:30am-3:30pm, Thurs: 9:30am-3:30pm, Fri: 8:30am-9:30am Payee Center Hours Mondays & Wednesdays 9am-12pm Phone hours Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10am-2pm
CommQuest Outpatient - Building B 625 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44702 330-445-2677 Addiction and mental health counseling, psychiatric services, case management, and Supported Employment Program Site hours Mon: 8am-6pm, Tues: 8am-6pm, Wed: 8am-7pm, Thurs: 8am-6pm, Fri: 8am-1pm
Deliverance House 1711 Spring Ave. NE Canton, Ohio 44714 330-454-6800 Adult female residential addiction treatment and continuous care (with children to age 5)
Canton Friendship Center 2200 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44709 330-453-8776 Social center, hot meal program, and group skills instruction Site hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
Samaritans Table 627 McKinley Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44703 330-454-8044 Hot meal service every Thursday 11am-1pm

55 East Main
Alliance, OH 44601

Clothed in Righteousness

Services include a hot meal, a free clothing closet boutique, hygiene, a bag of food for homeless individuals, an emergency box of food for housed individuals or families, and supplies for anyone homeless staying outdoors or in their vehicle. No identification is required or appointment. Expect a small wait due to how busy we might be.

Phone: (330) 501-8262

2363 Nave Rd. SE
Massillon, OH 44646

Mon.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Tue.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Wed.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Thu.

5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio

Provides food donations to individuals who are homebound due to age, illness or disability, with no eligibility requirements.

Toll free: 1 (800) 466-8010

Local: (330) 515-5605

7707 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44721

Meals on Wheels: North Canton

Delivers prepared meals to North Canton residents in need.

Phone: (330) 494-0366

420 Market Ave. S
Canton, OH 44702

Mon.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Tue.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wed.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Thu.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Fri.

9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Salvation Army of Canton

Serving the Canton community with:

Emergency food pantry
Diaper/Feminine hygiene distribution
To-go meals (soup kitchen/bagged)
Rental/utility assistance (as funding allows)
Showers
Seasonal assistance (back-to-school supplies/Christmas help)
Recreation + educational programs (adults & children)

Programs may vary by season and availability. Contact the Salvation Army of Canton or visit their website for eligibility details, dates, and registration information.

Phone: (330) 453-0158

315 6th St. NE
Massillon, OH 44646

Mon.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Tue.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Wed.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Thu.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Fri.

9:00 am - 3:00 pm

Salvation Army of Massillon

Serving the Massillon community:

Hot meal program
Food pantries
Clothing
Shelters
Rent assistance
Utility assistance
Programs for adults and youth
Holiday/Christmas assistance - visit saangeltree.org to apply

Phone: (330) 833-6473

221 3rd St. SE
Canton, OH 44702

Mon.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Tue.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Wed.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Thu.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Fri.

9:00 am - 4:00 pm

SNAP (Food Assistance)

Stark County Job & Family Services

Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437 Partner with our customers, community and other service providers to protect children and vulnerable adults, stabilize and strengthen families, and encourage self-sufficiency and personal responsibility.

Cash assistance
Food assistance
Medicaid & Medical
Non-emergency transportation - Transportation to and from Medicaid-qualified appointments, including doctor visits, dental visits, vision appointments and more.
Child care services
Work experience program - Program participants are matched with local businesses and organizations in exchange for public assistance benefits.
Subsidized Employment Program (SEP) - Supports local employers by offsetting the costs of hiring and training new employees.
Foster care & adoption
Kinship care
Child support services
Project KARE
Healthy Start - Medicaid-funded program providing basic medical coverage for pregnant women and children up to 19 years old.
PRC Plan - providing short-term assistance to address an emergent need and help families retain and maintain employment.

Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893

Local: (330) 452-4661

TDD: (330) 451-8879