Food Assistance
Food Assistance and Food Pantries in Stark County, Ohio
Many 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 and assistance programs throughout the county that provide items to take home.
Explore the Stark County food pantries, meal programs and food resources available below.
Please note: Dates and times are subject to change, so we encourage you to contact the organization before going.
Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank
Find a food pantry below or use Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s agency map to find a location near you.
Canton, OH 44714
Stark County Hunger Task Force
Suite 1637
Canton, OH 44707
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
Alliance, OH 44601
All Saints Temple Food Pantry
Canton, OH 44707
Community Drop In Center
Canton, OH 44707
Crossroads UMC
Canton, OH 44702
Faith Kitchen
Canton, OH 44705
Grace United Church of Christ
Canton, OH 44709
The Helping Hands Network
PO Box 595
Waynesburg, OH 44688
Lake Township FISH
Hartville, OH 44632
North Canton Church of Christ
North Canton, OH 44720
North Canton Cares Pantry
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.
North Canton, OH 44720
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.
Canton, OH 44702
Salvation Army of Massillon
- 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
Massillon, OH 44646
The Shorb Market and Connection Center
- This market provides free produce and grocery items to the community at no cost and is one way we live out our vision of healthy homes and holy hearts for all people.
- Community members are invited to shop once per day as our selection changes daily.
- Free community lunch also available every Friday starting at 11:00 a.m.
Canton, OH 44703
Total Living Center
Canton, OH 44706
Alliance City School District
Alliance, OH 44601
Canton Local School District
- Backpack Program - Weekend backpack meals every Friday for qualifying students.
- Career programs offered through the South Stark Career Academy.
Canton, OH 44707
Perry Helping Perry
- 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
Stark County Hunger Task Force
Suite 1637
Canton, OH 44707
Community Harvest
Canton, OH 44718
CommQuest Canton
- Withdrawal management
- Residential care
- Outpatient care
- Medication-assisted treatment
- Mom + Me recovery
- Recovery meetings
- Family support and education
- Counseling
- Psychiatric services
- Community psychiatric support services
- Services for survivors of sexual violence
- School-based mental health
- Supported employment
- Family Living Center
- Canton Friendship Center
- Samaritan's Table
- Next Level – Education | Employment | Advancement
- Payee Center
- Corporate learning and development
- Professional workshops and seminars
- Mental health provider learning and development
- 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 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 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
- Canton Friendship Center 2200 Cleveland Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44709 330-453-8776 Site hours Mon-Fri 9am-3pm
- Samaritans Table 627 McKinley Ave. NW Canton, Ohio 44703 330-454-8044
Clothed in Righteousness
Alliance, OH 44601
Meals on Wheels of Northeast Ohio
Massillon, OH 44646
Meals on Wheels: North Canton
Canton, OH 44721
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.
Canton, OH 44702
Salvation Army of Massillon
- 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
Massillon, OH 44646
Stark County Job & Family Services
Changes are underway. Please go to the JFS website for the most up-to-date information.
Stark County Job & Family Services supports the community by protecting, stabilizing, and strengthening individuals and families. Report child abuse: 330-455-KIDS / 1-800-233-5437- 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.
Canton, OH 44702