Local Food & Community Resources
Summit County Emergency Food Line 330-376-4850
Akron-Canton Food Bank 350 Opportunity Way Akron, OH 44307 855-560-0850
The Venarge Family Food Pantry and Resource Center at the Foodbank's Main Campus in Akron is open every week during the hours below:
Monday – 9am-1pm
Wednesday – 9am-1pm
Friday – 9am-1pm
Free Summer Meals through the City of Akron
June 9th - August 1st, 2025
Click here for locations
Pop-up pantry distributions will take place at the times and locations listed below.
June 5, 2026, 9am-11am
Stow City Hall
3760 Darrow Rd., Stow, OH
June 8, 2026, 2pm-4pm
The Vincent House
838 E. Exchange St., Akron, OH
Drive-thru November-April. Walk-thru May-October.
June 11, 2026, 11am-1pm
University of Akron Lot 24
301 E. Buchtel Ave. Lot 24, Akron, OH
Walk-thru year round.
June 17, 2026, 1pm-3pm
Kent State University Dix Stadium
2213 Summit St., Kent, OH
Drive-thru November-April. Walk-thru May-October.
Good Neighbors Cuyahoga Falls 330- 928-8057
1742 2nd St, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221
Drive-thru service available Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Click HERE to learn about eligibility requirements
The Summer Electronic Benefits Transfer (Summer EBT) or SUN Bucks program offers money for groceries to households with children who qualify for free or reduced-priced meals. Children who qualify for free or reduced-priced meals will get Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits through the Summer EBT program. Each eligible child will get a one-time $120 benefit for the summer.
Any student receiving free and reduced-priced meals qualifies for S-EBT. Families can apply for free or reduced-price meals at any time during the school year.
If you have any questions, please contact Bill Bailey at cf_bailey@cftigers.org or (330) 926-3800 ext. 502035.