Basic Needs Information & Referrals

Keith D. Monda Family Food Pantry The Foodbank is proud to serve the community with a food pantry in the Stark County Campus. Community members in need will have regular access to fresh fruits and vegetables, shelf-stable pantry items, bread and dairy products. Order Ahead: Monday from 1pm-3pm Visit orderahead.org between Friday at 2pm and Monday at 9am to place your order in advance. Also open every Tuesday from 9am-3pm, every Wednesday from 1pm-6pm and the 2nd Saturday of each month from 9am-11am

Emergency rent and utility assistance for Stark County residents: call Monday - Friday between 9 and 10 a.m. Through tangible assistance and other essential services, Catholic Charities affirms human dignity, meets basic human needs, strengthens families, builds communities, and empowers others to transform their lives. Basic Needs Assistance

• utilities, rent, mortgage, food pantry, Community Cupboard, birth certificates & photo ID's, transportation

First Step Family Support

• infant supplies (partnered with Heart of Ohio Diaper Bank), case management, parenting support/education

Adult Day Services "Next Step" Ministries:

• Project ASSISI - Case management
• Stark Pathways to Success - seeks to assist Stark County residents who are pursuing higher education while dealing with challenging life circumstances

Canton for All People is a Community Development Corporation formed by Crossroads United Methodist Church in in partnership with the Lemmon and DeHoff family foundations to bring quality housing and opportunities for all people to downtown Canton. Canton for All People was formed to help the church address two of its primary focus areas (1) Overcoming Poverty Together (2) Seeking Health and Wholeness for All.

• Shorb Home Repair (assist homeowners with exterior repairs)
• Affordable Housing & Rental
• Free Video Doorbell Program
• Canton Kids! Summer Program

24/7 Confidential Hotline: 330-452-1111 Mental health, counseling, and case management services for all survivors of rape and sexual assault Confidential Hotline Hospital Advocacy Justice System Advocacy

Direction Home Akron Canton Area Agency on Aging & Disabilities (Direction Home Akron Canton) is a private, non-profit organization that helps older adults and people with disabilities thrive in the places they want to call home.

• Aging and Disability Resource Center - Provides professional, one-on-one consultations to access to information on in-home care and community resources.
  • Meal Sites/Senior Centers
  • Assisted Living Waiver
  • Care Coordination
  • Ohio Home Care Waiver
  • PASSPORT
  • Acute Care Transitions
  • And More

Call 1-877-770-5558 or click here to learn more.

24-hour Crisis Hotline: 330-453-SAFE (7233) Provides emergency shelter and support services to victims of domestic violence in Stark County and surrounding communities

• Emergency Protective Shelter
• Outreach and Aftercare
• Legal Advocacy
• Transitional Housing
• Medical Advocacy
• Peer Support

 

The Stark County Community Action Agency (SCCAA) - Home Energy Assistance - 2023 Winter Crisis Program which assists income-eligible Stark Countians with their heating bills and can assist with fuel tank placement, fuel tank testing, and furnace repair will be ending on March 31, 2023. The program provides utility assistance to the following households: • Those that are threatened with disconnection of their gas and electric bills • Those whose gas or electric has been disconnected • Those who are transferring or establishing new gas and/or electric services • Those who have electric and/or gas PIPP+ Default or require the first PIPP+ payment • Those that are at or below 25% bulk fuel (fuel oil, propane, wood, coal, etc.) In addition, households applying must have a gross income at or below 175% of the federal poverty guidelines to qualify for assistance. For a family of four, the annual income must be at or below $48,562.50. To schedule an appointment call the SCCAA HEAP 24-hour appointment line at (330) 617-1055 or schedule online

Serving the Alliance community: Hot meal program Food pantries Clothing Shelters Rent assistance Utility assistance Programs for adults and youth

Serving the Canton community: Hot meal program Food pantries Clothing Shelters Rent assistance Utility assistance Programs for adults and youth

MUI Hotline: 330-477-4477 - If you believe a person with disabilities is at reasonable risk for harm Funds and services to support the health, safety and education of people with developmental disabilities including: Transportation Self Advocacy Respite Care

Serving the Massillon community: Hot meal program Food pantries Clothing Shelters Rent assistance Utility assistance Programs for adults and youth

Emergency HEAP Appointment Line: 330-617-1055 Summer & Winter Crisis PIPP Offers employment services, financial support and career counseling to the Stark County community. Head Start HEAP HWAP (Home Weatherization) Community Action Pathways HUB Work Force Development

24/7 Hotline: 330-452-4363 For referrals to free community shelters and other local housing programs. Please allow enough phone time for specialists to conduct an initial assessment review to find information and programs that work best for your needs. The homeless hotline number is a part of Stark County Mental Health & Addiction Recovery.

Network of more than 30 food pantries throughout Stark County Emergency food pantry at the Goodwill Community Campus 408 9th St SW Canton, OH 44707 Monday & Tuesday 9:15 - 2:35 Wednesday 9:15 - 3:35 Thursday & Friday - 9:15 - 1:35

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 Child care services Work experience program Foster care & adoption Kinship care Child support services

Offers an Auto Repair Program through a partnership with Department of Job & Family Services Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) to help individuals file free tax returns Auto Repair Program A partnership between United Way of Greater Stark County and Department of Job & Family Services to help employed parents pay for car repairs to get back on the road. The program offers up to $1,500 in assistance to pay for services performed by ASE-certified mechanics.

• Must be currently employed or enrolled in college full time
• Must be age 18 or older
• Must have minor child in the home or pay child support for minor child

Click to apply online or to learn more.  If you have questions, call the Auto Repair Program at 330-491-9971.   Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program (VITA) A service from United Way of Greater Stark County that utilizes IRS-certified volunteers to help individuals file tax returns for free, looking for all possible deductions and credits. Annual household income must be $60,000 or less. To schedule your tax appointment, click here or call our VITA appointment line at (330) 994-VITA (8482).