As SNAP benefits are cut for area immigrants and the federal shutdown affects local paychecks, here’s a list of days and times for area food pantries — many are listed on the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank’s Find a Program page.

It can help you find food pantries and meals in your area, along with other information about visiting food resource agencies. Signal Akron will continue to update the list on a rolling basis, at least until the federal shutdown ends.

Be sure to bring your ID to the food distribution you choose.

You will not be required to provide proof of dependents or income, but you may be asked to fill out and sign a form, typically electronic, stating that you are eligible to receive food based on your household size and income. (See this FAQ for more details, including information about eligibility.)

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank acts as a storage and distribution facility for food pantries — it only distributes directly to the community at specific days and times throughout the month as follows:

Venarge Family Food Pantry at 350 Opportunity Pkwy. in Akron on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Keith D. Monda Family Food Pantry at 1365 Cherry Ave. NE in Canton on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Signal background

Editor’s note: Direct distributions noted on some of the listings below mean the food bank will be transporting and distributing a large volume of food to the location — as many as 16,000 pounds of food can be distributed in approximately two hours, including fresh produce.

Thursday, Oct. 30

JoAnn’s Pantry

  • 1690 Hillside Terrace, Suite A, Akron
  • 234-571-5444
  • Last Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • One week earlier in November and December for holidays.

St. Bernard Food Pantry (St. Bernard Parish)

  • 44 University Ave., Akron
  • 330-253-5161
  • Thursday from 9 – 10:30 a.m.

St. Stephen Lutheran Church

  • 3725 Kent Road, Stow
  • 330-688-7213
  • Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 
  • Pantry by appointment.

Cornerstone Christian Assembly

  • 1531 Ettle Dr., Barberton
  • 330-825-1199
  • Thursdays from 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
  • Closed when Barberton City Schools are closed, also on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The Salvation Army (Akron)

  • 1033 Bellows St., Akron
  • 330-762-8481
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Appointment required; self-schedule with the link.
  • For scheduling assistance, please call 330-762-8481 Monday-Friday from 1 – 2:30 p.m.  Summit County residents may receive assistance once every 30 days.

Good Neighbors

Heart 4 the City

  • 954 Eastland Ave., Akron
  • 330-784-1350
  • Thursday from 5 – 6:30 p.m.

Friday, Oct. 31 food pantry distributions

Venarge Family Food Pantry

  • 350 Opportunity Pkwy., Akron
  • 330-535-6900
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Copley Outreach Center

  • 1502 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley
  • 330-665-3335
  • Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Intended for residents of Copley-Fairlawn School District

Good Samaritan Hunger Center

  • 260 Greenwood Ave., Akron
  • 330-864-8520
  • Last three Fridays of the month from 1:30-3 p.m.

Pavilion of Praise Baptist Church

  • 976 W. Waterloo Road, Akron
  • 330-753-1458
  • Last Friday of the month from 5:30-7 p.m.

Saturday, Nov. 1 food pantry distributions

SVDP/Fr. Hilkert Ozanam Center

  • 93 Kent St., Akron
  • 330-535-2707
  • Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon

Calvary Apostolic/Love Thy Neighbor

  • 2693 Nesbitt Ave., Akron
  • 330-745-7248
  • 1st Saturday from 5-6 p.m.

Sunday, Nov. 2 food pantry distributions

The Sanctuary

  • 847 Lakewood Blvd., Akron
  • 330-745-5277
  • Sundays: Registration starting at 9 a.m., distribution at noon.
  • Wednesdays: Registration starting at 5 p.m., distribution at 6:30 p.m.
  • First come first served until food runs out.

Middlebury Assembly

  • 82 S. Arlington St., Akron
  • 330-253-1921
  • Sunday from 1-3 p.m.

Sarah’s House Inc.

  • 414 Pine St., Akron
  • 330-535-7272
  • 1st Sunday from 8-9:30 a.m. and the 3rd Saturday from 3-5 p.m.

Monday, Nov. 3 food pantry distributions

Venarge Family Food Pantry

  • 350 Opportunity Pkwy., Akron
  • 330-535-6900
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

First Faith Development Corp.

  • 790 Easter Ave., Akron
  • 330-762-9139
  • Monday and Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • It also has a clothing room available; call to make an appointment to shop.

The Salvation Army (Akron)

  • 1033 Bellows St., Akron
  • 330-762-8481
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Appointment required; use the link to schedule.
  • For scheduling assistance, please call 330-762-8481 Monday-Friday between 1 and 2:30 p.m.
  • Summit County residents may receive assistance once every 30 days.

Good Neighbors

Feeding Hope Food Pantry

  • 292 E. Market St., Akron
  • 330-603-8663
  • Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon

Tuesday, Nov. 4 food pantry distributions

Feeding Hope Food Pantry

  • 292 E. Market St., Akron
  • 330-603-8663
  • Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon

St. Stephen Lutheran Church

  • 3725 Kent Road, Stow
  • 330-688-7213
  • Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Pantry by appointment.

Copley Outreach Center

  • 1502 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley
  • 330-665-3335
  • Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Intended for residents of Copley-Fairlawn School District

Ellet Community Church of God

  • 2700 Priscilla Ave., Akron 
  • 330-733-9231
  • Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon

First Faith Development Corp.

  • 790 Easter Ave., Akron
  • 330-762-9139
  • Monday and Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • It also has a clothing room available; call to make an appointment to shop.

The Salvation Army (Akron)

  • 1033 Bellows St., Akron
  • 330-762-8481
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Appointment required; self-schedule with the link.
  • For scheduling assistance, please call 330-762-8481 Monday-Friday from 1-2:30 p.m.
  • Summit County residents may receive assistance once every 30 days.

Unity Holiness Ministries

  • 1019 Harpster Ave., Akron
  • 330-753-1509
  • Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Must call for required appointment.

Caring Hands Charity

  • 2208 E. Market St., Akron 
  • 330-208-8447
  • 1st and 3rd Tuesday from noon to 1 p.m.
  • Appointment required.
  • Please call 330-208-8447 to schedule

Good Neighbors

  • 1456 Bingham Path, Akron
  • 330-733-1453
  • Monday through Thursday from noon to 3 p.m.
  • Use the link to schedule an appointment (optional)
  • Pantry operates first come first served.
  • Clients may visit once every 30 days. Closed on holidays.

Family Resource Center at Northfield Baptist Church

  • 311 W. Aurora Road, Northfield
  • 330-467-7939
  • First Tuesday from 7-7:45 p.m. and 3rd Saturday from 9:30-10:15 a.m.

Wednesday, Nov. 5 food pantry distributions

Venarge Family Food Pantry

  • 350 Opportunity Pkwy., Akron
  • 330-535-6900
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Christ Woodland UMC

  • 444 N. Hawkins Ave., Akron
  • 330-836-9777
  • Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Salvation Army (Akron)

  • 1033 Bellows St., Akron
  • 330-762-8481
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Appointment required; self-schedule with the link.
  • For scheduling assistance, please call 330-762-8481 Monday-Friday from 1-2:30 p.m.
  • Summit County residents may receive assistance once every 30 days.

Good Neighbors

Harvest Food Pantry

  • 2543 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls
  • 330-928-5134
  • 1st and 3rd Wednesday from 6:30-7:15 p.m.

The Sanctuary

  • 847 Lakewood Blvd., Akron
  • 330-745-5277
  • Sundays: registration starting at 9 a.m., distribution at noon. Wednesdays: registration starting at 5 p.m., distribution at 6:30 p.m.
  • First come first serve until food runs out.

Thursday, Nov. 6 food pantry distributions

Heart 4 the City Direct Distribution

  • 954 Eastland Ave., Akron
  • 330-784-1350
  • 1st Thursday from 9-11 a.m.

St. Bernard Food Pantry (St. Bernard Parish)

  • 44 University Ave., Akron
  • 330-253-5161
  • Thursday from 9-10:30 a.m.

St. Stephen Lutheran Church

  • 3725 Kent Road, Stow
  • 330-688-7213
  • Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Pantry by appointment.

Cornerstone Christian Assembly

  • 1531 Ettle Dr, Barberton
  • 330-825-1199
  • Thursdays from 9:30-10:30 a.m.
  • Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas

The Salvation Army (Akron)

  • 1033 Bellows St., Akron
  • 330-762-8481
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Appointment required; self-schedule with the link.
  • For scheduling assistance, please call 330-762-8481 Monday-Friday from 1-2:30 p.m.
  • Summit County residents may receive assistance once every 30 days.

Unity Holiness Ministries

  • 1019 Harpster Ave., Akron
  • 330-753-1509
  • Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Must call for required appointment.

Good Neighbors

Eagle Ministries Chapel

  • 830 Rood Dr., Coventry Township
  • 330-753-5700
  • 1st and 3rd Thursday from 5-6:30 p.m.

Friday, Nov. 7 food pantry distributions

Venarge Family Food Pantry

  • 350 Opportunity Pkwy., Akron
  • 330-535-6900
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Copley Outreach Center

  • 1502 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley
  • 330-665-3335
  • Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • Intended for residents of Copley-Fairlawn School District

Saturday, Nov. 8 food pantry distributions

Akron Bible Church/Hope Cafe

  • 340 E. South St., Akron
  • 2nd and last Saturday from 9-10 a.m.

Jerusalem Missionary Baptist Church

  • 1225 Vernon Odom Blvd., Akron
  • 330-864-6635
  • 2nd Saturday from 9 a.m. to noon

SVDP/Fr. Hilkert Ozanam Center

  • 93 Kent St., Akron
  • 330-535-2707
  • Saturday from 9:30 a.m. to noon

Focus Community Development Corp.

  • 1241 Grant St., Akron
  • 330-724-8163
  • 2nd and 4th Saturday from noon to 2 p.m.
  • Meals on holidays

Sunday, Nov. 9 food pantry distributions

The Sanctuary

  • 847 Lakewood Blvd., Akron
  • 330-745-5277
  • Sundays: Registration starting at 9 a.m., distribution at noon. Wednesdays: Registration starting at 5 p.m., distribution at 6:30 p.m.
  • First come first serve until food runs out.

Middlebury Assembly

  • 82 S. Arlington St., Akron
  • 330-253-1921
  • Sunday from 1-3 p.m.

St. Paul Holiness Church of God

  • 196 E. Voris St., Akron
  • 330-221-3343
  • Last three Sundays from 1-2 p.m.

Faith United Methodist Church

  • 2560 Post Road, Twinsburg
  • 330-425.2565
  • 2nd Sunday from 4-5:30 p.m.
  • Hot meal and pantry take place at the same time.

Monday, Nov. 10 food pantry distributions (second Monday)

Tallmadge Lutheran Church

  • 759 East Ave., Tallmadge
  • 330-633-4775
  • Second Monday from 9 a.m. to noon
  • Call for an appointment.

Good Neighbors

First Faith Development Corp.

  • 790 Easter Ave., Akron
  • 330-762-9139
  • Monday and Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • It also has a clothing room available; call to make an appointment to shop.

Feeding Hope Food Pantry

  • 292 E. Market St., Akron
  • 330-603-8663
  • Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon

Venarge Family Food Pantry

  • 350 Opportunity Pkwy., Akron
  • 330-535-6900
  • Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church

  • 129 S. Union St., Akron
  • 330-434-0000
  • The church will pay for laundry services at Laundromat City, 1713 W. Exchange St. from 5 to 6:30 p.m. on the second Monday of each month.

Good Samaritan Hunger Center food pantry, Joy Park Community Center

  • 825 Fuller St., Akron
  • 330-375-2805

The Salvation Army (Akron)

  • 1033 Bellows St., Akron
  • 330-762-8481
  • Monday through Thursday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Appointment required; self-schedule with the link.
  • For scheduling assistance, please call 330-762-8481 Monday-Friday from 1 – 2:30 p.m.  Summit County residents may receive assistance once every 30 days.

Wedgewood UMC

2350 Wedgewood Dr., Akron
330-733-8707
Second Monday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Tuesday, Nov. 11 food pantry distributions

Feeding Hope Food Pantry

  • 292 E. Market St., Akron
  • 330-603-8663
  • Monday from 6:30-7:30 p.m. and Tuesday from 9 a.m. to noon

St. Stephen Lutheran Church

  • 3725 Kent Road, Stow
  • 330-688-7213
  • Tuesday and Thursday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
  • Pantry by appointment.

Copley Outreach Center

1502 S. Cleveland Massillon Road, Copley
330-665-3335
Tuesdays and Fridays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Intended for residents of Copley-Fairlawn School District

Ellet Community Church of God

  • 2700 Priscilla Ave., Akron
  • 330-733-9231
  • Tuesdays from 10 a.m. to noon

First Faith Development Corp.

  • 790 Easter Ave., Akron
  • 330-762-9139
  • Monday and Tuesday from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.-2pm

The Salvation Army (Akron)

  • 1033 Bellows St., Akron
  • 330-762-8481
  • Monday thru Thursday from 11-1pm
  • Appointment required; self-schedule with the link.
  • For scheduling assistance, please call 330-762-8481 Monday-Friday between 1 and 2:30 p.m.
  • Summit County residents may receive assistance once every 30 days.

Unity Holiness Ministries

  • 1019 Harpster Ave., Akron
  • 330-753-1509
  • Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a..m. to 1 p.m.
  • Must call for required appointment.

Asian Services In Action Inc.

  • 370 E. Market St., Akron
  • 330-535-3263
  • Second and fourth Tuesday from noon to 3 p.m.

Good Neighbors

  • 1456 Bingham Path, Akron
  • 330-733-1453
  • Monday thru Thursday from noon to 2:30 p.m.
  • Use the link to schedule an appointment (optional)
  • Pantry operates first come, first serves
  • Clients may visit once every 30 days.

Good Shepherd Baptist Church

  • 1010 S. Hawkins Ave., Akron
  • 330-434-3243
  • Second Tuesday from noon to 2 p.m.

Editor-in-Chief (she/her)
Zake has deep roots in Northeast Ohio journalism. She was the managing editor for multimedia and special projects at the Akron Beacon Journal, where she began work as a staff photographer in 1986. Over a 20-year career, Zake worked in a variety of roles across departments that all help inform her current role as Signal Akron's editor in chief. Most recently, she was a journalism professor and student media adviser at Kent State University, where she worked with the next generation of journalists to understand public policy, environmental reporting, data and solutions reporting. Among her accomplishments was the launch of the Kent State NewsLab, an experiential and collaborative news commons that connects student reporters with outside professional partners.

Contributing Reporter
An award-winning journalist with three decades of experience covering cities and schools, interviewing top executives of middle-market companies and bringing awareness to nonprofit organizations, Abby has always believed it is vital to share the stories of the Northeast Ohioans who make our community great. In addition to reporting for several local publications, she was managing editor of AkronLife magazine and associate editor of Smart Business. A lifelong resident of West Akron, she is a proud graduate of Firestone High School and Ohio University.