COMMON GOODS PROGRAMS
This page provides information about where to find help with groceries & personal items, clothing, household goods, school supplies, baby needs, financial assistance and holiday assistance programs. This list includes public service agencies as well as private charities and faith-based community outreach programs. This information has been updated as of August 2018 but may be subject to change. Identification and eligibility requirements may apply. Please contact providers for verification and precise program details.
ALLIANCE HELP ORGANIZATIONS
A comprehensive directory of assistance services in the alliance area including shelters, food & clothing pantries, meal sites, recovery and health services
https://alliancehelporganizations.org/
UNITED WAY REFERRAL SERVICE
Chat on-line weekdays from 9:00 am- 5:00 pm with a Community Resource Navigation Specialist for referrals to local health and human service programs. Dial 2-1-1 to reach a Specialist 24 hours a day. Resources include food, rent & utilities, low cost medical services, car repair s and transportation, job skills and financial services.
https://www.uwstark.org/unitedway2-1-1helps
FOOD - CLOTHING - PERSONAL ITEMS - EMERGENCY FUNDS
ALLIANCE OF CHURCHES
470 E. Brroadway St
Alliance, OH 44601
330-829-9294
Utility assistance only available as of August 2018. Other assistance may be offered when available.
ALLIANCE PREGNANCY CENTER
75 Glamorgan St
Suite 103
Alliance, OH 44601
330-821-7283
Maternity clothes, baby clothes, diapers, wipes and formula available
Pregnancy tests, limited ultrasound testing and counseling and referral services avaialable
https://alliancepregnancycenter.com/
BETHESDA OUTREACH MINISTRY
PO BOX 3004
N. Canton, OH 44720
330-305-6914
Provides emergency financial assistance for Christian families in need. Requests require a referral from and must be submitted by your church pastor
https://www.bethesdaoutreachministry.com/
CALVARY BIBLE BAPTIST CHURCH
6312 Navarre Rd SW
Navarre, OH 44662
330-268-5676
Clothing giveaways may be available
https://www.calvarybbc.com/ministries
CANTON BAPTIST TEMPLE
515 Whipple Ave NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-477-6267
Food pantry and children's clothes avaialble
https://cantonbaptist.org/get-connected/serve/
CANTON EX-NEWSBOYS ASSOCIATION
408 9th Street SW
Canton, OH 44707
330-454-9461 ext. 1667
Charity works through the school system to provide clothes and shoes for school age children. Eligibility and application requirements may apply. The program is accessed by contacting the child's school office. First contact to report a needy child can be made by any concerned individual.
https://cantonexnewsies.com/receiving-assistance.html
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
47 2nd St NE
Massillon, OH 44646
330-832-7455
Call for information about the clothing closet
https://www.massilloncpc.org/activities-events
CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
530 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
330-456-8113
Food and clothing assistance available
https://www.cantoncpc.org/servinginourcommunity
CROSSROADS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
120 Cleveland Ave SW
Canton, OH 44702
330-455-0153
Free meal and clothing giveaway on the 1st and 3rd Fridays from 7:00 -9:00 pm provided by Little Flower Catholic Church
Contact Little Flower for information at 330-494-2759
https://www.crossroads120.org/food-ministry
CRYSTAL PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH/FAITH KITCHEN
2219 Mahonning Rd NE
Canton, OH 44705
330-455-0009
Meals on the last Saturday - registration and worship service at 10:00 am followed by the meal at 11:00 am
Grocery and clothing distribution after the meal for those who have also attended the worship service and meal
Service attendance is not required for the meal
DELIVERANCE CHIRSTIAN CHURCH
1358 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44703
330-458-4920
Clothing giveaway and hot meal on the 4th Saturday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
Food Pantry on the 2nd and 4th Friday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
https://www.powerofdcc.org/the-storehouse/
EAST CANTON CHURCH OF GOD
201 East Nassau St
E. Canton, OH 44730
330-488-0366
Clothing, household goods and toys. Call for information.
https://eastcantonchurch.org/ministries/local-missions
EMPOWERMENT CENTER
TABERNACLE BAPTIST CHURCH
715 S. Arch St
Alliance, OH 44601
330-823-6837
Clothes closet on Tuesdays from 5:00 - 6:00 pm
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
6900 Market Ave N.
Canton, OH 44721
330-456-2600
Food, clothing and housewares available. Application and eligibility requirements apply.
https://firstchristian.com/assistance/
FIRST CHURCH OF THE RESURRECTION
901 East Tuscarawas St
Canton, OH 44707
330-453-1719
Clothing sale on the 1st Tuesday and 1st Wednesday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm. Most cost items 25 cents to 50 cents each.
GOODWILL COMMUNITY CAMPUS
408 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44707
800-942-3577
Voucher program for use at Goodwill Thirft Stores
https://www.goodwillgoodskills.org/services/social-services.aspx
GREEN GOOD NEIGHBORS
GREENSBURG UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2161 Greensburg Rd
Green, OH 44232
330-896-1936
Food, clothing and household items available on Wednesdays from 9:00 am until 12:30 pm
https://www.greensburgumc.net/Good%20Neighbors.aspx
https://www.good-neighbors.org/good-neighbors-locations.html
HELPING HANDS NETWORK
126 South Main St
Waynesburg, OH 44688
330-866-2005
Clothing and food pantry every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 - 11:30 am and 1:00 - 2:30 pm
https://www.thehelpinghandsnetwork.org/
HOLY TRINITY LUTHERAN CHURCH
URBAN ARK
2551 55th St NE
Canton, Oh 44721
330-492-0072
Food and clothes pantry on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 6:45-8:00 pm
https://holytrinitycanton.org/
HOPE OUTREACH MINISTRY
23545 Mahoning Rd NE
Canton, OH 44705
330-456-9790
Clothing, meals and food distribution are available every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:00 am - 3:00 pm
https://hopeoutreachministry.org/
JERUSALEM MISSIONARY BAPTIST CHURCH
1909 Third St NE
Canton, OH 44714
330-454-3298
Food and clothing pantry every Tuesday Noon - 2:00 pm
LAKE TOWNSHIP FISH
934 W. Maple St.
Hartville, OH 44632
330-877-1845
Clothing, utility and housing payment assistance available for Lake Twp residents meeting eligibility requirements
THE LIGHT IN CHRIST CHURCH / COMMUNITY DROP IN CENTER
1492 Cherry Ave SW
Canton, Ohio
330- 456-7692
Food and clothing giveaway every Friday morning (except the first Friday of the month)
https://www.facebook.com/pg/The-Light-In-Christ-Church-Community-Drop-In-Center-160150327369904/about/?ref=page_internal
LINK CHURCH
1128 Walnut Rd SW
Masillon, OH 44647
330-833-1200
Clothing giveaway and community lunch on the 1st Saturday from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm
LOUISVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST
1520 California Ave NE
Louisville, OH 44641
330-875-1673
MASSILLON BAPTIST TEMPLE
1219 Overlook Ave SW
Massillon, OH 44647
330-832-5003
Clothing ministry every Tuesday from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
https://www.massillonbaptisttemple.com/ministries.html
MICHAEL'S WORLD CLOTHING MINISTRY
333 E. Market St
Alliance, OH 44601
330-575-9319
Free gently used clothing for those in need in the Alliance/Sebring area
https://www.alliancefcc.com/michaelsworld
MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD FOURSQUARE GOSPEL CHURCH
426 East Main St.
Alliance, OH 44641
330-821-7323
Individual need-based assistance may be available
NORTH CANTON CHURCH OF CHRIST
1301 East Maple St.
N. Canton, OH 44720
330-499-4303
OHIO CAN
"Blessing Bags" of personal care items, snacks and seasonal items (such as blankets) available for those who are homeless or newly in recovery
Call Ron 330-280-6500
PERRY HELPING PERRY
(330)737-1281
Groceries, clothing and school supplies available
RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH
3281 State St NW
N. Canton, OH 44720
330-497-5399
Food pantry and clothes closet on the 3rd Saturday from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm. The pantry is located next to the church at 3271 State St.
https://www.myrolchurch.org/ministries/
SALVATION ARMY
Food, clothing, shoes and & holiday assistance programs vary by location
Minerva Office
301 Valley St.
Minerva, OH 44657
(330) 868-5808
call for available services
ST. GEORGE'S SERBIAN ORTHODOX CHURCH
LOVE THY NEIGHBOR MISSION
4667 Applegrove St NW
North Canton, Ohio 44720
330-494-7888
Provides an assortment of personal care, oral care, baby care, laundry and cleaning items, packed into a sturdy laundry basket
ST JOHN'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
101 Tremont Ave SE
Massillon, OH 44646
330-833-5322
Heart Ministry on the third Tuesday from 6 -8:00 pm includes
Community meal and food pantry open to all. Taxable merchandise items available to those with photo ID proving Massillon residency and an Ohio Direction card
https://stjohns101.org/
ST. JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
427 East Broadway
Alliance, OH 44601
330-821-5760
The Saint Vincent DePaul Society provide temporary food and utility payment assistance and Christmas baskets
https://www.stjoseph-alliance.org/ministryorganizations
ST JOSEPH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH
322 3rd St SE
Massillon, OH 44646
330-833-4907
Meals served on Mondays from Noon - 1:00 pm followed by grocery and clothing distribution.
ST. MICHAEL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
3430 St Michaels Blvd NW
Canton,OH 44718
330-492-3119
Archangel Charity Fund available for emergency housing and utility assistance and basic human needs
https://www.stmichaelcanton.org/267
ST PAUL'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
127 Cherry Rd NE
Massillon, OH 44646
330-832-7409
Community meal and closet on the 2nd Friday from 4:30 - 6:00 pm
https://stpaulsmassillon.org/outreach-ministries
ST PAUL'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
241 South Main St.
N. Canton, OH 44720
330-499-2201
Food pantry available 5 days a week
ST. PAUL'S LUTHERAN CHURCH
515 E. Line St
Minerva, OH 44657
330-868-4918
Non-emergency utility assistance and food pantry available. Call for information.
ST PAUL UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
Salvation Army Fairless Service Unit
21 Wooster St NW
Navarre, OH 44662
330-879-5836
Food and clothing vouchers available to residents of the Fairless School District
Zip codes 44662, 44613, 44608 and 44689 only
https://www.stpauluccnavarre.org/welcome-3/salvation-army-navarre-service-unit
TOTAL LIVING CENTER
2221 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44706
330-455-3663
Clothing room open daily
Haircuts by appointment or walk-in on Wednesdays from 1:00 - 6:30 pm
Chiropractic care available on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th Tuesday from noon - 2:00 pm. No appointment needed.
Free laundromat service available
Lunch served Monday through Friday from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner served Wednesdays at 5:20 pm and Sundays at 4:45 pm (service attendance expected)
Grocery distribution on Wednesdays and Sundays after the meal (service attendance expected)
https://thetotallivingcenter.org/get-help/
TRINITY GOSPEL TEMPLE CARE CENTER
1612 W. Tuscarawas St
Can ton, OH 44708
330-453-2519 x 129
Clothing distribution on the 2nd Thursday 9:00 am - Noon
https://trinitybrotherdave.org/Outreach.html#CareCenter
1301 East Maple St.
N. Canton, OH 44720
Christmas toy give-away. Call or visit website for details