Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank provides food and other essential items to individuals and families in need through a network of hunger-relief partners, while also engaging the community in hunger prevention efforts.
• Offers rental assistance programs, manage public housing units, and work to improve living conditions through various housing initiatives and community development projects.
• Provides essential services such as emergency financial assistance, housing support, job training, and education programs.
• Helps individuals and families achieve self-sufficiency through a range of programs and community partnerships.
• Offer services such as counseling on fair housing rights, investigating discrimination complaints, and promoting awareness about housing equality.
• Works to eliminate housing discrimination, and support fair access to housing for everyone in the community.
Habitat for Humanity builds and renovates affordable homes for low-income families.
• Provides home repairs, and engages in community development projects.
• Work with volunteers and donors to support their mission of providing safe and decent housing, aiming to improve living conditions and promote homeownership opportunities.
• Provides free home repairs and modifications services, including fixing critical home issues, ensuring safety, and making homes more accessible for those in need.
• Engage volunteers to support their mission of enhancing community well-being and preserving affordable housing.
• Assists with social services such as housing support, food assistance, and emergency financial aid.
• Offers case management services to help individuals navigate various social support systems.
• Provides interpretation and translation services to help non-English speakers access essential services and resources.
• Offers youth development programs, including after-school programs, mentoring, and leadership.
• Offers healthcare services through community health centers, including medical, dental, and behavioral health services training.
Visit Asian Services in Action
St. Bernard has had a Hispanic Ministry since 1981 and continues this tradition by offering Mass, Catholic sacraments and faith formation every week in Spanish and also hosts Spanish-speaking community events such as Fiestas, health and information workshops and the Mobile Mexican Consulate all throughout the year. People from each and every Spanish-speaking country continue to make it one of their first stops when arriving to Akron and often use it as a touchstone to find others like them or from their country or those who can give them the opportunities in the community that they are seeking or looking to offer.
St. Bernard Hunger Programs serve over 35,000 meals per year by offering bagged lunches M-F 8-9AM; Hot Meals Every 3rd, 4th and 5th W and Sun from 5:00pm to 6:00pm and access to a food pantry every Thursday from 9 AM – 10:30 AM. Simple registration is only required for the pantry; no other registration is required for the other two programs.
To contact us, email ayuda@stbernardstmary.org or call the office 330-253-5161
• Operates Family Resource Centers across Summit and Median counties which provide support services to families experiencing challenges, helping them access critical resources and guidance.
• Partners with Akron Public Schools to operate school-based Family Resource Centers, creating accessible hubs within schools to strengthen family engagement and connections.
• School-based Family Centers offer safe, welcoming places within schools that connect parents and caregivers to information and referrals to community resources, including basic needs support (food, clothing, and housing), health and wellness programs, financial coaching, and opportunities for youth development.
• Provides fresh produce for local residents
• Foster community engagement and education through gardening initiatives.
• Provides fresh, locally grown produce to underserved communities.
• Promotes food security, environmental sustainability, and community engagement through farming, education, and volunteer opportunities.