Clothing and Furniture Assistance

• Abortion Information
• Adoption Agency Referrals
• Adoption Information
• Maternity & Infant Supplies
• Medical Referrals
• Parenting Education
• Post-Abortion Support
• Pregnancy Options Information
• Pregnancy Tests
• STD/STI Information
• Support for Men
• Ultrasound (Onsite)*

• Transitional Housing Employed women live in safe, low-cost transitional housing and get connected to resources and support services.
• Fashion Boutique Stocked with casual and professional attire and shoes for both women and men, as well as jewelry and accessories, all at very affordable prices – nothing more than $5. Located at the Alliance Commons - 405 S. Linden Avenue, Alliance, OH, 44601 (Door 1)
• Meals on Wheels Contact our Meals on Wheels Coordinator, Tierney Allen, at (330) 823-1840 (ext. 102) with any questions and/or to sign up.

• Hot meal program
  • Soup Kitchen: Monday, Wednesday and Friday | 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
• Food pantries
  • (By appointment only) Tuesday - Thursday | 10am - 12pm and 12:30pm - 2:30pm | Friday: as needed
• Clothing
  • Diaper Bank: Monday-Friday | 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Shelters
• Rent assistance
• Utility assistance
• Programs for adults and youth
• Holiday/Christmas assistance

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.

Changes are underway. Please go to the JFS website for the most up-to-date information.

• 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.

• 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. Check out our calendar or Facebook page for the packing schedule.
• 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

• Hot meal program: Fridays 11a-12p
• Choice Food Pantry: Monday-Friday- Call office 330-833-6473 for Same Day Appointment- Appointment required.
• Clothing: Vouchers for Perry Helping Perry
• Shelters: Emergency shelter resources
• Rent & Utility assistance: Call office for availability
• Programs for adults and youth: Call office for details
• Holiday/Christmas assistance

Goodwill Industries of Greater Cleveland and East Central Ohio, Inc. has been serving the local community for more than 100 years as an independent Goodwill affiliate. While most people recognize Goodwill as a retail thrift chain, that is only a portion of the Goodwill mission.

For more information, call our main campus or visit our website.

• Alliance 12501 W State St, Alliance, OH 44601 330-821-4880
• Massillon 2745 Indian River Rd, Massillon, OH 44646 330-833-9825
• Whipple Ave NW 4379 Whipple Ave NW, Canton, OH 44718 234-360-8564
• Tuscarawas St W 5139 Tuscarawas St W, Canton, OH 44708 330-479-8222
• N Main St 1230 N Main St, North Canton, OH 44720 330-494-2464
• Atlantic Blvd NW 2630 Atlantic Blvd NW, Canton, OH 44705 330-456-8020

• Transitional Housing Employed women live in safe, low-cost transitional housing and get connected to resources and support services.
• Fashion Boutique Stocked with casual and professional attire and shoes for both women and men, as well as jewelry and accessories, all at very affordable prices – nothing more than $5. Located at the Alliance Commons - 405 S. Linden Avenue, Alliance, OH, 44601 (Door 1)
• Meals on Wheels Contact our Meals on Wheels Coordinator, Tierney Allen, at (330) 823-1840 (ext. 102) with any questions and/or to sign up.

• Provides emergency shelter to the homeless and tools to help them get back on their feet and become self-sufficient.
• Offers early care and education services to children that enhance their development and prepare them to be successful as they transition to kindergarten.
• Also has spaces available for community members and businesses to rent for meetings and events.

• Early Childhood Learning Center Quality care and education to children ages 6 weeks to 11 years 330-453-7644
• Early Head Start Provides year-round child care for children ages 6 weeks to 3 years (including those with disabilities) whose families are homeless and/or live below the poverty line
• Housing Services To be placed in housing, you must first register with the homeless hotline by calling 330-452-4363
  • Emergency Shelter for Women and Children - shelter for up to 90 days
  • Permanent Supportive Housing - low barrier affordable housing for disabled, chronically homeless persons paired with support services
  • Stark Area Rapid Re-Housing - program to connect eligible households with permanent housing quickly – short-term financial assistance and supportive services
• Community Rentals Offers space for groups to rent for their meetings, functions or athletics.

 We provide furnishings and household goods for:

• Young Adults aging out of foster care and entering into independent living
• Domestic Violence survivors exiting emergency shelters
• Veterans escaping homelessness