Families across the region suffer from hunger. The Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank works every day to feed hungry people in our community.
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank was formed in 1982 by a group of community leaders who made a commitment to provide emergency food to neighbors in need.
Today, the Foodbank provides food and other essential items to hunger-relief partners within its network, serving eight Northeast Ohio counties: Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne.
These hunger-relief partners operate 600 food pantries, meal sites, shelters, children and senior programs and other hunger-relief programs in the neighborhoods and communities where people need food.
The Mission of the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank is to lead a collaborative network that empowers people to experience healthy and hunger-free lives. We distribute food to feed people, and we advocate, engage and convene our community in the fight to end hunger. Their Vision is a thriving community free of hunger.
The Venarge Family Food Pantry and Resource Center at the Foodbank’s Main Campus in Akron is open every week during the hours below:
Monday – 9am-1pm
Wednesday – 9am-1pm
Friday – 9am-1pm
@ the Main Campus – 350 Opportunity Pkwy – Akron, OH 44307
