FOOD PANTRIES AND ASSISTANCE

FOOD ASSISTANCE AGENCIES

CATHOLIC CHARITIES
800 Market Ave N.
Suite 1150
Canton, OH 44702 
(330) 491-0896
ccdoy.org/locations/catholic-charities-serving-portage-stark-counties

FOOD STAMPS/DIRECTION CARD
Stark County Job and Family Services
221 3rd St SE 
Canton, OH 44702     
330-452-4661
starkjfs.org

Salvation Army Fairless Service Unit
St. Paul UCC
21 Wooster St NW
Navarre, OH 44662
330-879-5836

Salvation Army of Minerva
301 Valley Street
Minerva, OH 44657
330-868-5808

Dover
809 Emmet Ave NW
New Philadelphia, OH 44663
330-364-3811

STARK COUNTY BLESSING BOX INITIATIVE
A Blessing Box is a small structure located in a common public area where people leave donated goods for others to pick up anonymously.
They are generally filled with non-perishable food items & toiletries. 
A complete list of Stark County locations on the website.
starkblessingbox.com/box-locations/

STARK FRESH 
GROCERY STORE & FOOD JUSTICE CAMPUS
321 Cherry Ave NE
Canton, OH 44705
330-353-8793.

MOBILE GROCERY PROGRAM
Weekly stops at a variety locations throughout Stark County
Schedule changes monthly and is posted on the website

This is a non-profit fresh food and grocery program that offers food at discounted prices as well as a 50% discount on all SNAP, EBT, and Ohio Direction card purchases. Free seeds for gardening are also available. 
starkfresh.org/mobile-grocery-market
starkfresh.org

FOOD PANTRIES

ALLIANCE OF CHURCHES
CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
470 E. Broadway St
Alliance, OH 44601
330-829-9294
Bread ministry every Tuesday and Thursday from 9-11:30.  Ring doorbell for assistance
Rent & utility assistance is sometimes available.  Assistance programs vary depending on available funding.

ALL SAINTS TEMPLE
1451 Wilbur Allen Jr Ave SE
Canton, OH 44707
330-453-8489
Food pantry on the 3rd and 4th Saturdays from 1:00  - 3:00 pm
allsaintstemple.org/connect
allsaintstemple.org

THE BASILICA OF ST JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH HALL
717 Mckinley Ave NW 
Canton, OH 44703 
Food pantry every Wednesday from 9:30 am - Noon
stjohncanton.com/other/foodpantry

BOUNTIFUL GIFTS
Service referral site which lists a variety of  resources and assistance programs with a particular focus on the Canal Fulton and Clinton area. This site includes a daily calendar of food pantry and meal locations
bountifulgifts.org/calendar

BRIDGE POINT COMMUNITY SERVICES

DONATION STORE
309 45th Street SW
Canton, OH 44706
330-484-3644
Store open Thursdays from 9:00 am - 6:00 pm and Saturdays from 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
Clothing and household items available for a financial donation for the items chosen

CONNECTING POINT DRIVE THRU FOOD PANTRY
North Industry Christian Church
425 45th St SW
Canton, OH 44706
The 2nd Saturday of the month from 9 am - 10 am.

Christmas toys, coats, shoes, appliances and furniture assistance may be available directly or by referral to a local agency.  Personal care and household items may be available for qualified applicants 
bridgepointcs.org

CANAL FULTON COMMUNITY CUPBOARD
TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
8101 Manchester Ave NW
Canal Fulton OH  44641
330-854-2650
Food pantry on the last Thursday of the month
Love Help Fund available helps local families in need with everything from groceries to gas bills. 
trinitycanalfulton.org/worship

CANTON BAPTIST TEMPLE
515 Whipple Ave NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-477-6277
Food pantry and children's clothing assistance available
cantonbaptist.org/get-connected/serve

CANTON FRIENDSHIP CENTER
2200 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44709
330-453-8776
Food pantry on the 3rd Friday from 1:00 pm  - 2:00 pm
Lunch served week days at 11:30 am - Noon
commquest.org/who-we-are/canton-friendship-center

CANTON CHURCH OF THE NAZARENE
522 30th St NW
Canton, OH 44709
330-492-5698
Emergency food pantry available on a call-ahead basis
cantonnazarene.com/serve-teams

CARPENTERS CUPBOARD
Strasburg United Methodist Church
206  2nd St NW
Strasburg, OH 44680
330-878-5179
Food pantry on the 3rd Thursday from 9:00 am - 11:00 am and from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm
facebook.com/Strasburg-UMC-Ohio

CENTRAL BAPTIST CHURCH
4736 West Tuscarawas St NW
Canton, OH  44708
330-477-3438
Food pantry monthly on the 4th Saturday from noon -2:00 pm
Emergency food may be available by appointment.
centralbaptistcanton.com/ministries

CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
530 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH 44702
330-456-8113
Food, diapers, toiletries &clothing assistance available on the 2nd & 4th Wednesdays from 8:00 -10:00 am
Free community breakfast on the 2nd Saturday  from 8:30-10:00am
cantoncpc.org/food-clothing-prayer

CROSS POINTE CHURCH -  MINERVA CAMPUS
501 W. Line St.
Minerva, OH 44657
(234) 360-0733
Emergency food assistance available by calling the church office
Food pantry on the 3rd Tuesday from 5:30 - 7:00 pm 

DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH
OUTREACH CENTER
1358 Cleveland Ave NW
Canton, OH 44703
234-410-3733 
Food Pantry on the 2nd and 4th  Friday from 10:00 am - noon
Food may also be available by appointment
Clothing giveaway and hot meal on the 2nd and 4th Saturday from 11:00 pm - 1:00 pm 

DOVER - NEW PHILADELPHIA FOOD PANTRY
420 W. 3rd St.
Dover, Ohio 44622
Hours of operation are Thursday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm  and Friday from 10:00 am - Noon 
Home delivery may also be available on a case by case basis
greaterdover-newphiladelphiafoodpantry.com

ELEVENTH ST CHURCH OF GOD
3026 11th St SW
Canton, Ohio 44710
330-453-8568
Emergency food pantry available on a call ahead basis
cantonchog.org/ministries/prayer-compassion

FAIRLESS  FOOD CUPBOARD
St. Therese Chapel
512 South Wabash St
Brewster, OH 44613
330-756-2525 church
330-879-5836 Salvation Army Fairless Service Unit
Food pantry on the 4th Thursday from 10:00 am - noon for Fairless school district residents only
During November and December the pantry is on the 3rd Thursday
stpauluccnavarre.org/welcome-3/salvation-army-navarre-service-unit

FAITH BIBLE CHURCH
6655 Firestone Rd NE
Canton, OH  44721
330-497-7087
Food pantry available. Call for information
Community Outreach dinner is offered on the last Tuesday of the month
faithcanton.com/connect

FAITH LUTHERAN CHURCH
107 6th St SW
Massillon, OH 44647
330-832-0573
Food pantry available. Call on Monday or Tuesday morning for pick up on Wednesday

FAMILY MATTERS RESOURCE CENTER
Family Empowerment Ministries
425 E. Market St.
Alliance, Ohio 44601
330- 913-7007
Food pantry drive-thru pickup on the  1st and 2nd Friday drive-thru pickup at 6:00pm. You must call for during the week leading up and make an appointment.
Soul Food Sunday program provides meals by delivery or pick up on the first Sunday of each month from the FMRC.
femiohio.org/fmrc-power-point
femiohio.org/femi

FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD 
325 Lake Ave NE
Massillon, OH 44646
330-833-3121
Food pantry and free meal on the last Saturday of the month from 11:00 am -12:30 pm

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF MALVERN
4046 Coral Road NW
Malvern, OH 44644
330-863-1303
Provides emergency food assistance to those in need.
fccmonline.org/pantry

FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH of MINERVA
300 West Lincoln Way
Minerva, OH 44657 
330-868-4151
Provides a food pantry on the 3rd Thursday from  9-10:30 am.  Registration is required by the 8th of the month to reserve food.

FOOD FOR HOME
FIRST CHRISTIAN CHURCH
1020 Wales Rd NE
Massillon, OH 44646
330-833-8559
Food assistance for students enrolled at Massillon Middle School
fccmassillon.com/food-for-home

FRIENDSHIP BAPTIST CHURCH
920 3rd St SE
Massillon, OH 44646
330-832-3507
Food pantry on the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays from 10:45 - Noon

HELPING HANDS NETWORK
126 South Main St
Waynesburg, OH 44688
330-866-2005
Food and clothing pantry serving Sandy Valley school district residents every Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday from 9:00 -11:30 am and from 1:00 - 2:30 pm
facebook.com/The-Helping-Hands-Network

HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM (HOT)
HOT Coffee Shop
800 Smith Ave. SW
Canton, Ohio 44706
330-412-9754
Food pantry on the1st and 3rd Wednesday and last Friday of the month from 10:00am to 2:00pm
Meals are available Mondays through Fridays from 9:00am to 3:00pm 
May also provide blessing bags, temporary assistance, connections to services,  & overnight beds through area churches

HOPE OUTREACH MINISTRY
23545 Mahoning Rd NE
Canton, OH 44705
330-456-9790
Clothing, meals and food distribution are available every Tuesday, Friday, Saturday from 11:00 am - 2:00 pm
Sunday worship service is at 11:00 am with food, clothes and meals available immediately following the service (approx. 12:30 pm).
hopeoutreachministry.org

IMPACT EVANGELISTIC CENTER COGIC *not confirmed*
1411 Cherry Ave NE
Canton, OH 44714
330-546-0055
Food giveaways on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 1:00- 3:00
www.facebook.com/Impact-Evangelistic-Center-COGIC-110848724629510

JOHN KNOX PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH
5155 Eastlake St NW
N. Canton, OH 44720
330-494-9479
The Food Pantry is available to residents of Jackson Township and North Canton  on the 3rd Saturday from 9:00am – 12:00pm.
jkpc.org/outreach/localmissions

LAKE TOWNSHIP FISH
934 West Maple St.
Hartville, OH 44632
330-877-1845
Food pantry every Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:00 am and every Thursday from 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Grocery delivery is also available for seniors, disabled, or those without vehicles
Must reside in the qualifying area of Lake Twp
laketownshipfish.org

LIFEHOPE COMMUNITY CHURCH
7096 Hills and Dales Rd NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-837-5188
Food pantry on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 5:00 - 7:00 pm
lifehopechurch.org/food-pantry

LOUISVILLE COMMUNITY CUPBOARD
KOUNTZE MEMORIAL LUTHERAN CHURCH
930 South Nickelplate St.
Louisville, OH 44641
330-704-7418
Food pantry on the 1st and 3rd Thursdays from 3:00 - 5:00 pm. Proof of Louisville residency required
louisvillecommunitycupboard.weebly.com

LOUISVILLE CHURCH OF CHRIST
1520 California Ave NE
Louisville, OH 44641
330-875-1673
Emergency food assistance may be available as well as clothing and diapers. Call for information
louisvillechurch.org

MARLBORO CHRISTIAN CHURCH
9383 Edison St
Alliance, OH 44601
330-935-2161
Emergency food assistance by request
marlborochristian.com/need-request

MARTINDALE CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP
3545 Martindale Road NE
Canton, Ohio 44714
330-455-5010
Small emergency food pantry available by request
martindalechristianfellowship.org/ministries/community_outreach.html

MINERVA AREA FOOD PANTRY COUNCIL
Lists schedules, requirements and locations for food assistance in the Minerva area including pantries, meals and children's weekend backpack programs
minervafoodpantry.wordpress.com
facebook.com/FoodForMinerva

MINERVA UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 
204 N. Main St
Minerva, Oh 44657
330-868-4940
Pantry on the 2nd Thursday from 9:00 am - noon
Emergency food pantry may also available by appointment
minervaumc.wordpress.com/emergency-food-pantry

MOUNT CALVARY BAPTIST CHURCH
27 4th Street Northeast
Massillon, OH 44646 |
330-833-6064
Food pantry on the 4th Saturday at 9:00 am

MT ZION COMMUNITY CHURCH
2637 Baum St SE
Canton, OH 44707
330-484-1156
email: mt.zion@sbcglobal.net
Food pantry on the 3rd Saturday from 9:00-10:30 am open to residents of the Canton Local School district who fit certain income guidelines

NORTH INDUSTRY CHRISTIAN CHURCH
425 45th Street SW
Canton, Canton, OH 44706
330-484-2061
Drive through food pantry 2nd Saturday from 9:00 - 10:00 am.
Emergency food bags available by calling the church office
nicconline.com/food

PARIS ISRAEL CHURCH  
12583 Lisbon Street Northeast
Paris, OH 44669 
330-862-3776
Food pantry serves the 44669 zip code on the 4th Tuesday from 10:00 - 11:00 am (3rd Tuesday in November & December)

PEACE  LUTHERAN CHURCH
3828 Cleveland Ave, SW
Canton, Ohio 44707
330-484-4400
Meal on the 3rd Saturday from 11am to 1pm (or food runs out).
Food pantry is the 4th Saturday from  11am to 12pm (or groceries run out)
peacecanton.org/salt-and-light-soup-kitchen

PERRY HELPING PERRY
330-737-1281
Food pantry on the 3rd Saturday from 9:00 am to Noon
Application and Perry township residency required
Distribution location is
Trinity United Methodist Church
3757 Lincoln Way East
Massillon, OH 44646
perryhelpingperry.com

RIVER OF LIFE CHURCH
3281 State Street N.W.
Greentown, Ohio 44630
330-497-5399 
Food pantry on the 3rd Saturday of the month from 10:00am to 1:00pm

 RIVERTREE CHIRSTIAN CHURCH
7373 Portage St NW
Massillon, OH 44646
330-494-1860
Food pantry is available by appointment.  Registration is required before the first visit  and reservations are required for all visits.

RURAL RELIEF MOBILE FOOD PANTRY
P.O. Box 188
Rootstown, OH 44272
Mobile food pantry service in Deerfield, Atwater and Mogadore areas.
rrmfp.org/schedule

ST. BARBARA'S CATHOLIC CHURCH
2813 Lincoln Way NW
Massillon, OH 44647
330-833-6898
October through March the food pantry on the 3rd Saturday from 9:00 - 10:00 am
April through September the pantry is on the 3rd Thursday from 6:00-7:00 pm
for area residents west of the viaduct. Photo ID and a current bill with correct name and address are required for proof of eligible residency

ST JOAN OF ARC
4940 Tuscarawas St W
Canton, OH  44708
330-477-6796
Food pantry every Monday from 5:00 - 6:30  pm

ST JOHN'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
101 Tremont Ave SE
Massillon, OH 44646
330-833-5322
Taxable items and food pantry on the 3rd Tuesday from 5:00- 6:00 pm.
saint-johns-ucc.org/ministries

ST JOSEPH CATHOLIC CHURCH
2427 W. Tuscarawas Street
Canton, OH 44708
330- 453-2526
Groceries, food and meal vouchers and personal products and social service referrals available by calling the church
stjosephcanton.org/st-joseph-cupboard

ST JOSEPH 'S  CHURCH MASSILLON
322 3rd St SE 
Massillon, OH 44646   
330-833-4907
Food pantry and meal available every Monday from  Noon - 1:00 pm
stjosephmassillon/home

ST MARY/ST. BENEDICT PARISH    
St. Mary's
1602 Market Avenue S.
Canton, OH 44707  
330-453-2110
Food pantry on the 2nd Saturday
stmary-stbenedict.com/parish-outreach

ST TIMOTHY'S EPISCOPAL CHURCH
226  3rd St SE
Massillon, OH 44646
330-833-3183
Food assistance available upon request. Rent and utility assistance may also be available
sttimsmassillon.com/outreach

T.O.S.M. HELPING HANDS PANTRY
234-650-0677

Living Water Church
1135 Lincoln Way E, Massillon
1st Wednesday from 10:00 am - 11:00am 

Christ Community Church
4363 Manchester Road Navarre
Every Wednesday from 4:30pm - 5:00pm

Walnut Hills -Osage Park
3rd Wednesday from 10:00 - 11:00 am

Rivertree Masillon
1600 Main Ave W
Massillon, OH 44647
4th Wednesday from Noon - 1:00 pm 
facebook.com/TOSMPANTRY

TOTAL LIVING CENTER 
2221 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44706
330-455-3663
Free Clothing, Groceries, Haircuts, Chiropractic care, laundromat, and meals are offered
Grocery Distribution is the 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 11:00am-1:00pm. 
Lunch Provided Monday-Thursday from 11:30am to 12:30pm. Dinner is served Wednesday at 5:20pm.
totallivingcenter.org/programs

TRINITY UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST
3909 Blackburn Rd NW
Canton, OH 44718
330-492-3383
Small self service food pantry box located outside the church by door 1

 TUSLAW FOOD PANTRY
CHAPEL OF THE CROSS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
14411 Orville St. NW
N. Lawrence, OH  44666
330-832-6885
For emergency food assistance call the church office
Food pantry on the 3rd Friday from 9:00 - 10:00 am and on the 3rd Saturday from 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm 
chapelumc.org/tuslaw-food-pantry

UNION BAPTIST CHURCH
413 Cornelia NE
Canton, OH 44704
330-454-7450
Food pantry on the 3rd Friday from 10:00 am - noon
ubc-canton.org/calendar

URBAN ARK
215 Orchard Ave. NE
Canton, OH 44704
Food and clothing pantry every Tuesday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and on the
1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month from 5:00 to 6:00 pm
urbanarkcanton.com

ERIC SNOW YMCA 
420 3rd St. NW
Canton, Ohio 44702
330-458-2403
Food pantry deliveries are available on Thursdays after 10:30am and on Fridays after 12:00pm.
Call in advance for delivery appointment.  Membership is not required.

VINE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH 
1544 W. Vine St
Alliance, OH 44601
330-823-8580
Food pantry every Thursday from 10:00 am - Noon
vineumc.org/outreachmission

WELL OF HOPE MINISTRIES
3990 Faircrest St. SW
Canton, Ohio 44706
330-604-6285
Food pantry on the 3rd Saturday from 10:00am to 12:00pm

WESTBROOK PARK UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
2521 12th St NW
Canton, OH 44708
330-456-4797
Food pantry drive through on the 3rd Tuesday from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. 
westbrookparkumc.org/food-pantry

ZION LUTHERAN CHURCH
349 Lindy Lane Ave NW
N. Canton, OH 44720
330-499-3909
Food pantry 7 Shared Goods (clothes, toys and household items) available on the 1st and 3rd Tuesdays from 1:00 - 2:00 pm.
Shared Goods program is also open the 3rd Monday from 6:00 - 8:00 pm (If the first of the month is a Tuesday, then Shared Goods will be open on the fourth Monday).
zion-nc.com/community-service/food-pantry
zion-nc.com/community-service/shared-goods-place

HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE