Food Assistance

Children and families in Stark County, Ohio, need fresh, healthy food. However, they can’t always afford it or don’t have easy access to it. According to Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, Stark County’s food insecurity rate is 14.2%, which equals about 53,000 people. For children in the area, the rate is 20.5% – about 16,770 kids.

Thankfully, there are food pantries throughout the county that provide items to take home.

Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, so we encourage you to contact the organization before going.

Food Pantries in Stark County

Stark County Hunger Task Force

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
408 9th St. SW
Suite 1637
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 455-6667
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9:15 am - 3:35 pm
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9:15 am - 2:35 pm
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9:15 am - 3:35 pm
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9:15 am - 1:35 pm
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9:15 am - 1:35 pm

Alliance Community Pantry

After being met outside to register, they pull up and load their cars with a grocery basket of canned and boxed food, meat, produce, baked goods and cold food that have been gathered by pantry volunteers.
215 E. Market St.
Alliance, OH 44601
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4:00 pm - 7:00 pm
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Canton Friendship Center

A community social center designed to provide safe and friendly peer support for individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities.
2200 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44709
Payee Center: 330-453-8776
Payee Center: 330-453-8776
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9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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9:00 am - 2:00 pm
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9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fri.
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Community Drop In Center: Food Pantry

Their food pantry is open the second, third, and fourth Fridays each month from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
1492 Cherry Ave. SE
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 456-7692

Crossroads UMC Free Store & Fresh Market

The Free Store and Fresh Market provides gently used clothing, household items, and fresh produce to individuals and families in a hospitable atmosphere that affirms the self-worth of each individual.  We have organized separate shopping areas for children’s clothes, toys, and other items as well as an area for household items, women’s and men’s clothing.  Additionally, we have a produce market where our old chapel used to be where people can shop for free, fresh, and healthy foods for their families.  Our Fresh Market provides free produce and grocery items to the community and is another way we live out our vision of healthy homes and holy hearts for all people. The Canton Free Store & Fresh Market (Downtown) 120 Cleveland Ave. SW Canton Ohio 44702 Tuesday 11-2pm, Wednesday 2-5pm, Thursday 11-2pm, Friday 2-5 pm. The Canton Fresh Market (Harmont) 3412 Harmont Ave NE, Canton, OH 44705 Tuesday 2-5pm, Wednesday 10am-1pm, Thursday 2-5pm, Friday 10am-1pm   Donations for the Free Store We accept donations of gently used clothing and household items.  Donations are accepted Tuesdays through Fridays 9am – 4pm or by appointment. Due to space limitations, we ask that you please call the church to arrange donations of large furniture.
120 Cleveland Ave SW
Canton, OH 44702
Main Line: 330-455-0153
Main Line: 330-455-0153

Faith Kitchen

Faith United provides a hot meal and pantry the last Saturday of each month from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
2219 Mahoning Road NE
Canton, OH 44705
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

The Helping Hands Network, Choice Food Pantry

126 S. Main St
Waynesburg, OH 44688
Phone: (330) 866-2005
Hours: Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, 9-11:30 a.m. and 1-2:30 p.m.

Lake Township FISH

Delivery is available if needed.
934 W. Maple St.
Hartville, OH 44632
Phone: (330) 877-1845
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10:00 am - 11:00 am
Thu.
6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

North Canton Cares Pantry

This pantry is open every second and fourth Monday from 5 to 7 p.m. for families in the North Canton City School District.1300 Pittsburgh Ave. NW
1300 Pittsburgh Ave. NW
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 871-9282

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.
1301 E. Maple St.
North Canton, OH 44720
Phone: (330) 499-4303

Salvation Army of Canton

Serving the Canton community: Hot meal program Food pantries Clothing Shelters Rent assistance Utility assistance Programs for adults and youth
420 Market Ave. S
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-0158
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri.
8:30 am - 4:00 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
315 6th St. NE
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 833-6473
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Serving Hands Ministries

Groceries are available to take home the second Saturday of each month from 10 a.m. to noon. Hot meals are provided every third Saturday from 5 to 7 p.m.
14289 Edison St. NE
Alliance, OH 44601
Local: (330) 428-1204

Stark Heroin Epidemic Food Pantries & Assistance

This page contains information about where to find free meals and assistance with groceries. It includes public service agencies as well as private charities and faith-based community outreach programs. Available services and schedules may be subject to change - especially during the winter holidays. Read More

Total Living Center

Lunch is provided Monday through Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Dinners are provided on Wednesdays and Sundays from 5:20 to 5:35 p.m.
2221 9th St. SW
Canton, OH 44706
Local: (330) 455-3663
Hours: Lunch Mon., Wed. & Thurs. from 11:30-12:30 and Dinner Friday at 5:20. Grocery distribution 2nd and 4th Wed. 11am - 1pm.
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 408 9th St SW Canton, OH 44707 Monday & Tuesday 9:15 - 2:35 Wednesday 9:15 - 3:35 Thursday & Friday - 9:15 - 1:35
408 9th St. SW
Suite 1637
Canton, OH 44707
Phone: (330) 455-6667
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Mon.
9:15 am - 3:35 pm
Tue.
9:15 am - 2:35 pm
Wed.
9:15 am - 3:35 pm
Thu.
9:15 am - 1:35 pm
Fri.
9:15 am - 1:35 pm

Canton Friendship Center

A community social center designed to provide safe and friendly peer support for individuals with physical and/or mental disabilities.
2200 Cleveland Ave. NW
Canton, OH 44709
Payee Center: 330-453-8776
Payee Center: 330-453-8776
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9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Tue.
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Wed.
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Thu.
9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Fri.
9:00 am - 2:00 pm

Community Harvest

Excess food donations for Stark County residents in need. 
4915 Fulton Dr. NW
Canton, OH 44718
Phone: (330) 493-0800

Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio

Provides food donations to individuals who are homebound due to age, illness or disability, with no eligibility requirements.
2363 Nave Rd. SE
Massillon, OH 44646
Toll free: 1 (800) 466-8010
Local: (330) 515-5605

Meals on Wheels: North Canton

Delivers prepared meals to North Canton residents in need.
7707 Market Ave. N
Canton, OH 44721
Phone: (330) 494-0366
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm
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9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Salvation Army of Canton

Serving the Canton community: Hot meal program Food pantries Clothing Shelters Rent assistance Utility assistance Programs for adults and youth
420 Market Ave. S
Canton, OH 44702
Phone: (330) 453-0158
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
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8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Fri.
8:30 am - 4:00 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
315 6th St. NE
Massillon, OH 44646
Phone: (330) 833-6473
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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9:00 am - 4:00 pm
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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 Child care services Work experience program Foster care & adoption Kinship care Child support services
221 3rd St. SE
Canton, OH 44702
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Toll free: 1 (888) 698-6893
Local: (330) 452-4661
TDD: (330) 451-8879
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