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 September 2019 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 repairs and transportation, job skills and financial services.
https://www.uwstark.org/unitedway2-1-1helps
FOOD - CLOTHING - PERSONAL ITEMS - EMERGENCY FUNDS
ALLIANCE OF CHURCHES
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
470 E. Broadway St
Alliance, OH 44601
330-829-9294
Utility assistance is available
Clothing is available during the community meal every Tuesday at 5:30 pm
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 available
https://alliancepregnancycenter.com/
ANCHOR HOUSE OF ALLIANCE
333 East Market St.
Alliance, OH 44601
918-994-2836
Partners with organizations, local businesses and temp agencies to provide a direct source for employment as well as individual needs such as food, shelter, hygiene, mental health and household goods assistance
https://anchorhousealliance.org/
ARLINGTON AVENUE CHURCH OF GOD
142 Arlington Ave NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-455-4028
Clothes Closet available on the 1st Wednesday from 9:30- 11:30 am
http://www.arlingtonavecog.com/events.html
BETHESDA OUTREACH MINISTRY
P.O. 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 available
https://cantonbaptist.org/get-connected/serve/
CANTON CALVARY MISSION
1345 Gibbs Ave NE
Canton, OH 44705
330-456-4044
Food pantry every Wednesday from 9:30 - 11:445 and 1:00 - 2:00 pm and the 3rd Thursday from 4:00 - 6:00 pm
Fee lunch every Wednesday from 11:30 am - 1:00 pm
Diapers and formula every Thursday from 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
On the 1st Monday produce and non-perishables from the Akron Canton Regional Food Bank are available
Backpacks for kids on Friday afternoons from 3:00 - 4:30 pm
Dinner every Saturday from 6:30 - 7:30 pm
"Shopping room" open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm (except on produce day)
http://www.cantoncalvarymission.net/#!adult-programs/xpin5
https://www.cantoncalvarymission.net/events-calender-of-events
CANTON EX-NEWSBOYS ASSOCIATION
408 9th Street SW
Canton, OH 44707
330-454-9461 ext. 1667
This 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.
http://cantonexnewsies.com/
CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
47 2nd St NE
Massillon, OH 44646
330-832-7455
Call for information about the clothing closet
http://www.massilloncpc.org/
CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
530 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
330-456-8113
Food and clothing assistance available
http://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 CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1358 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44703
330-458-4920
Clothing giveaway and hot meal on the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm
Food Pantry on the 2nd and 4th Friday from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm
EARLY CHILDHOOD RESOURCE CENTER
1718 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44703
330-491-3272
Car seat assistance, early learning backpacks, children's library, child care referrals as well as parenting and kindergarten readiness programs
https://www.ecresourcecenter.org/
EAST CANTON CHURCH OF GOD
201 East Nassau St
E. Canton, OH 44730
330-488-0366
Clothing, household goods and toys. Call for information.
http://eastcantonchurch.org/ministries/local-missions
FAMILY MATTER RESOURCE CENTER
Alliance College Plaza
1150 E. State St
Alliance, OH 44601
330-913-7007
Diaper days program for pregnant women and women with children under one year old. By attending three educational classes, mothers will receive a large box of diapers and wet wipes every month until the child turns one year old.Classes include: The dangers of smoking & secondhand smoke; Fetal alcohol syndrome prevention and safe sleep for your baby, home safety & infant CPR
https://www.femiohio.org/diaper-days-1
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 1st Tuesday and Wednesday from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm.Most items cost. 25 - 50 cents
http://firstchurchcanton.com/tp60/page.asp?ID=183660
FIRST FRIENDS CHURCH BLESSING BOARD
This is a Facebook site where individuals can post free clothing items and household goods that they wish to give to someone in need. All pick-up arrangements are made directly with the giver and are not done through the church itself
https://www.facebook.com/groups/697234293774838/
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 noon
http://www.greensburgumc.net/Neighbors.aspx
http://www.good-neighbors.org/good-neighbors-green.html
GREENWOOD CHRISTIAN CHURCH
4425 Frazer Avenue NW
Canton, OH 44709
330-494-7088
Benevolence funds may be available on an individual need basis
https://greenwoodchurch.com/benevolence
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
http://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
http://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/
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
Clothing giveaway every Monday through Thursday from 9:00 am - 12:30 pm
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
Massillon, OH 44647
330-833-1200
Clothing giveaway and community lunch on the 1st Saturday from 11:00 am- 1:00 pm
https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Religious-Organization/Link-Church-1994923337435580/
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
http://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
NORTH CANTON CHURCH OF CHRIST
1301 East Maple St.
N. Canton, OH 44720
330-499-4303
Monthly food and clothing distributions. Call or visit website for registration and schedule information.
https://www.northcantonchurch.org/food-and-clothing-giveaways
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
SPIRIT OF FAITH CHRISTIAN CENTER - FAMILY EMPOWERMENT MINISTRIES INC.
DIAPER DAYS PROGRAM
1250 E. State St (Alliance College Plaza)
Alliance, Oh 44601
330-913-7007
Pregnant women and mothers of children under one year old can receive a large box of diapers and wet wipes every month until the child turns one year old after attending three educational classes.
https://www.femiohio.org/
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
http://www.massillonbaptisttemple.com/ministries.html
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. 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 on the 1st, 2nd & 3rd Thursdays from 9:00 -11:00 am to residents of the Fairless School District
Zip codes 44662, 44613, 44608 and 44689 only
http://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 Monday through Friday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
Haircuts by appointment
Chiropractic care available on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday from noon - 2:00 pm. No appointment needed.
Free laundromat service available by appointment
Lunch served Monday through Saturday from 11:30 am - 1:30 pm
Dinner served Wednesdays and Sundays at 5:20 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
Canton, OH 44708
330-453-2519 x 129
Clothing distribution on the 2nd Thursday 9:00 am - Noon
Food distribution the 3rd Thursdays from 9:00 am - noon
Haircuts available on the 2nd and 3rd Thursdays from 9:00 am- noon
https://trinitybrotherdave.org/Outreach.html#CareCenter