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Free Meals in Stark and Summit County

Access to nutritious food is essential for individuals and families facing food insecurity. If you or someone you know is in need of food assistance, there are numerous organizations and food pantries in Stark and Summit Counties that provide support.


Whether you are looking for regular meal services, food distributions, or emergency assistance, many local programs are available to help. Below, you’ll find a categorized list of resources, including schedules, locations, and eligibility requirements, to ensure those in need can access the help they deserve.


Stark County


MEAL LOCATIONS BY DAY OF THE WEEK


MULTIPLE  DAYS A WEEK


REFUGE OF HOPE MINISTRIES – Dinner is served every weekday from 4:30 to 6:00 p.m. and lunch is available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10:30 a.m. to noon at 715 2nd St. NE, Canton. For more information, call 330-453-1785 or visit refugeofhope.com.


SALVATION ARMY CANTON CITADEL CORPS – Hot lunch carry-out is available on Mondays, and bag lunches are provided on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at 420 Market Ave S, Canton. Call 330-453-0158 or visit easternusa.salvationarmy.org/northeast-ohio/canton/cure-hunger.


TOTAL LIVING CENTER – Lunch is served Monday through Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A meal is available every Wednesday at 5:20 p.m., followed by a healing service at 6:00 p.m. Additional services include a chiropractor, haircuts, a laundry room, and clothing distribution. Located at 2221 9th St SW, Canton. Call 330-455-3663 or visit totallivingcenter.org/services.


CANTON FRIENDSHIP CENTER – A carry-out lunch is served weekdays at noon at 2200 Cleveland Ave NW, Canton. Membership is required but is free for those who qualify. Call 330-453-8776 or visit commquest.org/who-we-are/canton-friendship-center.


JOSHUA CASTEEL HOUSE - ALLIANCE CATHOLIC WORKER – Meals are available on Sundays from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m.; Mondays from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.; the first Friday of the month from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.; and the third Saturday of the month from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Located at 830 Freedom Ave, Alliance. Call 330-680-4501.


HOPE OUTREACH MINISTRY – Clothing, meals, and food distribution are available every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday worship service is at 11:00 a.m., followed by food, clothes, and meals at approximately 12:30 p.m. Located at 23545 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton. Call 330-456-9790 or visit hopeoutreachministry.org.


HOMELESS OUTREACH TEAM (HOT) – Free meals are available Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. A food pantry operates on the first and third Wednesday and the last Friday of each month from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Additional support includes blessing bags, temporary assistance, and overnight beds through area churches. Located at HOT Coffee Shop, 800 Smith Ave SW, Canton. Call 330-412-9754.


SUNDAY


CROSSROADS UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – Meals are available on the first and third Fridays from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.; breakfast is served every Saturday from 7:00 to 9:00 a.m. and every Sunday from 6:30 to 9:30 a.m.; lunch is served every Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Located at 120 Cleveland Ave SW, Canton. Call 330-455-0153 or visit cantonforallpeople.org.


EPWORTH UMC – Drive-thru dinner and groceries are available on the third Sunday of odd-numbered months (January, March, May, July, September, November) from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. at 3061 Lincoln Way NW, Massillon. Call 330-832-7271 or visit massillonepworthumc.com/calendar.


FAMILY MATTERS RESOURCE CENTER – Soul Food Sunday meals are available for delivery or pick-up on the first Sunday of each month at 1150 E. State St. (Alliance College Plaza), Alliance. Call 330-913-7007 or visit femiohio.org/femi.


ST. JOHN LUTHERAN CHURCH – Meals are served on the second and last Sundays from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. A bag of groceries, clothing, and housewares may also be available. Located at 408 W. Market St, Canal Fulton. Call 330-854-2159 or visit loveserveteach.org/ministries.


URBAN ARK – A hot meal is provided every Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at 701 N. Walnut, Canton. Visit urbanarkcanton.com.


MONDAY


CLOTHED IN RIGHTEOUSNESS – Provides a clothing closet, meals, and emergency food boxes on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Emergency food bags may also be available by appointment. A Blessing Box is available outside of ministry hours. Located at 55 East Main St, Alliance. Call 330-501-8262 or visit clothedinrighteousness.org.


ST. JOSEPH ROMAN CATHOLIC CHURCH – A meal and food pantry are available every Monday from noon to 1:00 p.m. at 322 3rd St SE, Massillon. Call 330-833-6898.


TUESDAY


BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB OF MASSILLON – A community meal is available every Tuesday from noon to 1:00 p.m. Located at 730 Duncan St SW, Massillon. Call 330-833-4395. Note: This location is not confirmed.


CHRIST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – Offers a free dinner every Tuesday at 5:00 p.m. Located at 470 East Broadway St, Alliance. Call 330-823-7136 or visit cumcalliance.org.


FAITH BIBLE CHURCH – A community meal is provided on the last Tuesday of the month. Located at 6655 Firestone Rd NE, Canton. Call 330-497-7087 or visit faithcanton.com/connect.


HOPE OUTREACH MINISTRY – Provides clothing, meals, and food distribution every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday worship service starts at 11:00 a.m., followed by food, clothes, and meals at approximately 12:30 p.m. Located at 23545 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton. Call 330-456-9790 or visit hopeoutreachministry.org.


NEW GREATER PEACE CHURCH – Offers a free dinner every Tuesday from 5:45 p.m. to 6:15 p.m. Located at 2237 6th St SW, Canton. Call 330-801-8737 or visit facebook.com/p/NGPC-New-Greater-Peace-Church.


OTTERBEIN UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – Provides meals on the third Tuesday of each month from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. Located at 6025 Shepler Church Ave, Navarre. Call 330-484-2776 or visit otterbeinconnection.org/community-meal.


ST. PAUL UCC – The Fairless Salvation Army serves a free meal at this location on the first Tuesday of the month from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located at 21 Wooster St NW, Navarre. Call 330-879-5836 or visit stpauluccnavarre.org/salvation-army-navarre-service-unit.


WEDNESDAY


CROSS POINTE CHURCH – A community meal is served every Wednesday at 6:00 p.m. Located in Canton. Call 330-492-9290 or visit cpointe.church/compassion.


INDIAN RUN CHRISTIAN CHURCH – Provides a community meal on the third Wednesday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. A drive-thru grocery giveaway is also available during this time. Located at 8368 Hill Church St SE, E. Canton. Call 330-488-2938 or visit christforeastcanton.com/community.


KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – Serves meals every Wednesday from 10:45 a.m. to noon. Located at 988 Cherry Rd NW, Massillon. Call 330-837-1901 or visit massillonkofc554.org.


RIVERTREE FAIRLESS – Offers a free meal on the fourth Wednesday of the month from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Located at 11771 Navarre Rd SW, Navarre. Visit rivertreefairless.com/events.


THURSDAY


CLOTHED IN RIGHTEOUSNESS – Provides a clothing closet, meals, and emergency food boxes on Mondays and Thursdays from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Emergency food bags may also be available by appointment. A Blessing Box is available outside of ministry hours. Located at 55 East Main St, Alliance. Call 330-501-8262 or visit clothedinrighteousness.org.


COMMUNITY SERVICES OF STARK COUNTY - THE BASILICA OF ST. JOHN THE BAPTIST PARISH HALL – Meals are served every Thursday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Located at 717 McKinley Ave NW, Canton. Visit stjohncanton.com/other/samaritantable.


MICHAEL'S MEALS – Offers a free meal on the fourth Thursday of the month from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Provided by First Christian Church. Questions? Call 330-823-6620. Located at 333 E Market St, Alliance. Visit alliancefcc.com/michaelsworld.


FRIDAY


SALVATION ARMY MASSILLON CORPS – Provides meals every Friday from 11:00 a.m. to noon. A food pantry is also available; call for more information. Located at 315 6th St NE, Massillon. Call 330-833-6473.


SALVATION ARMY ALLIANCE CORPS – Serves meals every Friday from noon to 1:00 p.m. A food pantry is also available. Located at 57 West Main St, Alliance. Call 330-823-5188 or visit easternusa.salvationarmy.org/northeast-ohio/alliance/cure-hunger.


ST. PAUL'S EVANGELICAL LUTHERAN CHURCH – Offers a community meal and a clothes closet on the second Friday of each month from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. Located at 127 Cherry Rd NE, Massillon. Call 330-832-7409 or visit stpaulsmassillon.org/community-meal-clothing-closet.


HOPE OUTREACH MINISTRY – Offers meals, food distribution, and clothing every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11:00 a.m., with food, clothes, and meals available immediately after (approximately 12:30 p.m.). Located at 23545 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton. Call 330-456-9790 or visit hopeoutreachministry.org.


CROSSROADS UMC – Offers meals on the first and third Fridays from 7:00 – 9:00 p.m. Breakfast is served every Saturday from 7:00 – 9:00 a.m. and every Sunday from 6:30 – 9:30 a.m. Lunch is available every Sunday from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Located at 120 Cleveland Ave SW, Canton. Call 330-455-0153 or visit cantonforallpeople.org/church/about-us/hot-meals-at-crossroads-umc.


SATURDAY


CANTON FNB (Food Not Bombs) – Serves a free vegetarian meal every Saturday in the green space on the corner of Walnut Ave and 6th St NE, across from the YWCA. Summer hours are 4:00 – 5:30 p.m., and winter hours are 3:00 – 4:30 p.m., adjusting with daylight savings. Toiletries, seasonal items, Narcan kits, and harm reduction supplies from Harm Reduction Ohio are also available during meal hours. Visit facebook.com/CantonFNB for more information.


CENTRAL PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – Offers a meal on the second Saturday of each month from 10:45 a.m. to noon. Clothing is also available. Located at 47 2nd St NE, Massillon. Call 330-832-7455 or visit massilloncpc.org/events-calendar.


CHRIST PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH – Provides meals on the second Saturday of each month from 8:00 – 10:00 a.m. Located at 530 W. Tuscarawas St., Canton. Call 330-456-8113 or visit cpc.org/food-clothing-prayer.


DELIVERANCE CHRISTIAN CHURCH KINGDOM CENTER – Hosts a food pantry on the second and fourth Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to noon. A clothing giveaway is held on the second and fourth Saturdays from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with a meal or bag lunch available during the giveaway. Located at 2631 Harvard Ave NW, Canton. Call 234-410-3733.


FAITH COMMUNITY FELLOWSHIP – Distributes clothing, shoes, purses, coats, hoodies, kids' books, toys, and essential household items on the last Saturday of every month from 10:00 a.m. to noon. A meal is available during distribution. Located at 1303 9th St SW, Massillon. Call 330-830-6476 or visit fcfellowship.org/community-outreach.


FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD – Provides a meal and food pantry on the last Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Located at 325 Lake Ave NW, Massillon. Call 330-833-3121 or visit massillonfirstassembly.com/ministries#outreach-ministries.


FIRST CHURCH COGIC – Serves breakfast on the second and fourth Saturdays of each month starting at 8:00 a.m. Located at 1125 Gonder Ave SE, Canton. Call 330-455-3220 or visit firstchurchcogic/ministries.


FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – Offers meals on the third Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Located at 301 Lincoln Way E, Massillon. Call 330-833-8529 or visit fumcmassillon.org/missions/heavens-kitchen.


GRACE UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST – Provides a drive-thru breakfast on the second and fourth Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to noon. Paper products and personal care items may also be available on the fourth Saturday. Located at 933 Main St W, Massillon. Call 330-833-3875 or visit graceuccmassillon.org/events.


HOPE OUTREACH MINISTRY – Offers meals, food distribution, and clothing every Tuesday, Friday, and Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Sunday worship service begins at 11:00 a.m., with food, clothes, and meals available immediately after (approximately 12:30 p.m.). Located at 23545 Mahoning Rd NE, Canton. Call 330-456-9790 or visit hopeoutreachministry.org.


LINK CHURCH – Hosts a clothing giveaway and community lunch on the first Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Located at 1128 Walnut Rd SW, Massillon. Call 330-833-1200 or visit facebook.com/linkchurch.


MT. PLEASANT BAPTIST CHURCH – Provides a meal on the fourth Saturday of the month from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Located at 821 O'Jays Parkway NE, Canton. Call 330-754-6429. Not confirmed.


PEACE LUTHERAN CHURCH – Serves a meal on the third Saturday of each month from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. (or until food runs out). A food pantry is available on the fourth Saturday from 11:00 a.m. to noon (or until groceries run out). Located at 3828 Cleveland Ave SW, Canton. Call 330-484-4400 or visit peacecanton.org/salt-and-light-soup-kitchen.


ST. JOHN'S UNITED CHURCH OF CHRIST – Hosts the Heart Ministry Taxable event on the third Saturday of the month from 9:00 – 11:00 a.m., which includes a free breakfast, food pantry, and taxable items. A photo ID and proof of Massillon residency are required for giveaways. Located at 101 Tremont Ave SE, Massillon. Call 330-833-5322 or visit saint-johns-ucc.org/outreach-ministries.


ST. PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH – Serves a meal on the third Saturday of each month at 11:00 a.m. (not available in November). Located at 425 Cleveland Ave SW, Canton. Call 330-455-0286 or visit stpaulscanton.org/outreach.


HOLIDAY ASSISTANCE


CATHOLIC CHARITIES – Provides holiday assistance and other support services. Located at 832 McKinley Ave NW, Canton. Call 330-491-0896 or visit ccdoy.org.


THANKSGIVING BASKETS – Offers Thanksgiving meal assistance for those in need. Visit thanksgivingbasketscanton.org for details.


COMMUNITY CHRISTMAS – Provides holiday gifts and assistance for families in need. Call 330-454-384 or visit communitychristmas.org.


For more details on meal times, food assistance, and additional support services, please refer to the respective websites or contact the organizations directly.



Summit County


ST. BERNARD’S BAG LUNCH PROGRAM – Regular hours: Monday-Friday from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m. Located at 44 University Ave, Akron. Call 330-253-5161.


CHRIST IS THE ANSWER MINISTRIES – Regular hours: Tuesdays from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. Located at 379 E South St, Akron. Call 330-802-0996.


GENNESARET INC – Regular hours: Tuesday from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. and Saturday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. To-go meals only. Located at 419 W Exchange St, Akron. Call 330-379-1057.

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FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH – Regular hours: Tuesday from 10:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Located at 263 E Mill St, Akron. Call 330-376-8143.


PETER MAURIN CENTER OF AKRON – Regular hours: Sunday, Tuesday, and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Distributes food under the "All American Bridge" (Y Bridge) from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. every Saturday. Located at 1096 S Main St, Akron. Call 330-258-9006.


CATHOLIC CHARITIES COMMUNITY SERVICES OF SUMMIT COUNTY – Regular hours: Mondays from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and Tuesdays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Located at 55 Broad St, Akron. Call 330-475-0091.


THE SALVATION ARMY AKRON (KENMORE BLVD) – Regular hours: Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Located at 880 Kenmore Blvd, Akron. Call 330-762-8481.


THE SALVATION ARMY AKRON (CROSIER ST) – Regular hours: Monday through Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Located at 380 W Crosier St, Akron. Call 330-762-8481.


PROJECT HOPE (N. ADAMS PARK) – Regular hours: Wednesday at 4:45 p.m. at Adam's Park. Located in Akron. Call 330-849-2122.


PROJECT HOPE – Provides meals every Wednesday starting at 5:15 p.m. at Grace Park. Located at Grace Park, Perkins St, Akron. Call 330-849-2122 for more information.


AKRON BIBLE CHURCH / HOPE CAFE – Serves meals on Thursdays and Fridays from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Located at 340 E South St, Akron.


QUEEN OF HEAVEN CHURCH LABRE PROGRAM – Offers meals every Thursday from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. Located at 800 E Market St, Akron. Call 330-327-0301 for details.


HOPE FARM INC – Provides meals every Monday from 12:00 – 2:00 p.m. Located at 82 S Arlington St, Akron. Call 330-253-1921 for more information.


PETER MAURIN CENTER / FEED MY SHEEP – Serves to-go meals every Friday from 11:30 a.m. – 12:15 p.m. Located at 265 E Cuyahoga Falls Ave, Akron. Call 330-923-1191.


For more information, please contact the respective organizations directly as schedules and availability may change.





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