Akron Ohio Food Pantries and Food Assistance in Summit County

Whether you are in need or know someone who is, this handy list is a good resource for finding food assistance in the greater Akron, Ohio area and Summit County.  Below is a listing of food pantries that do not require a referral from any social agency.

It is recommended that you arrive early for all food distribution and bring bags or boxes.

Akron Urban League and Community Service Center

Akron Urban League and Community Service Center is open on the 4th Wednesday of every month at 1:00 pm. Your photo ID is required. Please call to pre-register. Food referrals to other pantries can be accessed by calling between 9am – 2pm at 330-434-3101.

Akron Summit Community Action

Call first M – F 9 am – 11 am and 2 pm – 4 pm

ASCA (Akron Summit Community Action)
1367 Doty Dr. Akron, OH 44306
330-784-3301

Arlington Church of God

The Arlington Church of God’s Food Bank is available on the last 2 Tuesdays and Thursdays of every month. Please call to pre-register. The pantry is open for those in the East Akron area; other areas are on an individual case basis.

Barberton Area Community Ministries

Barberton Area Community Ministries offers a 3 day supply of food for your household once per month in 44203 zip code. No appointment necessary; please bring a photo ID and proof of residency (in the 44203 zip code) to each visit. The pantry is open on Tuesdays from 1-5PM and Thursday 1-6PM.

Barberton Area Community Ministries
939 Norton Ave.
Barberton, OH 44203
330-745-3693

Catholic Social Services of Summit County

Any Summit county resident in need may visit the Catholic Social Services of Summit County pantry once a month. Please call the office for an appointment. Pantry hours: Tuesday and Thursday 10am – 2pm. Groceries include a variety of foods that provide a balanced diet. Each adult ages 18 and up in the household must provide a photo ID and Social Security card.

Christ is the Answer International Ministries

Christ is the Answer International Ministries is open Tuesday – Friday 8am – 4pm  for anyone in need. Please call to pre-register.

Church of the Annunciation

Church of the Annunciation’s Fr. John Hilkert Ozanam Center is open on Saturdays 10am – 2pm. The food pantry is for anyone in need in Summit and Medina counties. Please bring documentation of name and address.

Church of our Savior

If you need groceries to make ends meet, please join their Muffin Mondays event on the last Monday of the month at 8 a.m., ask a volunteer during Dinner on Us, or ask the priest or an usher on Sunday morning.

Church of our Savior
471 Crosby St.
Akron, OH 44302
330-535-9174
Community Action

There are many Community Action Akron food pantries, one for every neighborhood. Call for your local area. Every location will assist any Summit County resident one time, after that, you will need to go to your local location. Depending on your location, there are both morning (9 – 11am) and afternoon (2 – 4pm) pantry hours on various days of the week. Your photo ID is required, and information on all in your household including social security cards, birthdates, and income for the past 3 months. You will be sent to your local food pantry.

Copley Outreach Center

The Copley Outreach Center is open Tuesdays and Fridays between 10am – 2pm. Only for those that live in Copley Township AND are part of the Copley-Fairlawn School District.  Proof of address and your photo ID are required.

Cornerstone Christian Assembly

Cornerstone Christian Assembly’s food pantry open on Thursdays 9:30 – 10:30am for those in need in Barberton, OH. Your photo ID is required.

Destiny Youth Academy

Destiny Youth Academy’s pantry is open every Wednesday and Friday between 1 – 4pm. This service is for Akron residents; your photo ID is required.

E4 First Congressional Church

E4 First Congressional Church has a food pantry every Tuesday morning from 9:30 to 11:30 am to members of the community who are income eligible to receive food assistance based upon current federal poverty guidelines. You may receive food for 12 meals per family member once per calendar month. Need proof of address and ID.

E4 First Congressional Church
292 E. Market St. Akron, OH 44308
330-253-5109

Father’s House

The Father’s House’s food pantry is open on the 3rd Saturday of every month at 11am. The pantry is for those in need in the Summit, Stark, Wayne, and Medina counties. Examples of food include bread, meat, fresh vegetables and fruit, and canned goods.

First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church’s pantry is open every Tuesday from 9:30 – 11:30am and provides assistance to any Summit County resident at least once.  Zip codes of 44304 and 44308 may visit more often . Food selection varies according to what has currently been donated. Bring proof of address and your photo ID.

First Baptist Church of Akron

First Baptist Church of Akron’s pantry is opened once monthly, usually the 3rd or 4th Saturday of the month at varying times between 11am – 4pm. See website for this month’s date and time.

First Congregational Church

First Congregational Church serves people in need that live in Akron zip codes 44304 and 44308. The pantry is open every Tuesday from 9:30 – 11:30am. Your photo ID is required.

Good Samaritan Hunger Center

Good Samaritan Hunger Center offers a grocery bag program at several locations. Each adult present receives a bag of food and a 32 oz. container of homemade soup. Everyone is welcome. Photo I.D. is required. Bring 2 bags or boxes for your groceries. First come, first served basis. You must sign a form stating they are at or below the poverty level according to The Emergency Food Assistance Program guidelines. No limits to visits. Line starts 15 minutes before program. No referral needed.

Last 3 Tuesdays of the month:

Summit Lake Community Center
380 W. Crosier St.
Akron, OH 44311
From 2:30 to 3:30 pm: registration from 2:30-3:00 pm, distribution begins at 3:00 pm

Last 3 Fridays of the month:

Patterson Park Community Center
800 Patterson Ave.
Akron, OH 44310
From 2:30 to 3:30: registration from 2:30-3:00 pm, distribution begins at 3:00 pm. First come, first served basis up to the first 50 adults. Please bring Photo ID.

Last 3 Thursdays of the month:

Summit Lake Community Center
380 West Crosier Street
Akron, OH 44311.
From 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm: registration from 4:30-5:00 pm, distribution begins at 5:00 pm.

Heart 4 the City

Heart 4 the City offers food on the east side of Akron (Goodyear Heights) on 1st Thursday of every month 9-11am and every Thursday night (except 1st Thursday) from 6-7:30. Photo ID required.

Heart 4 the City
954 Eastland Avenue
Akron, OH 44305
Phone: 330.784.1350
office@heart4thecity.org

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church’s food pantry is open on the last Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday of every month between 10am – 2pm. There are no restrictions on who may receive assistance. One visit per family per month.

H.O.P.E. Ministries

H.O.P.E. Ministries offers food on the 2nd and 4th Saturday of every month between 11am – 2pm. This is for all of Summit County.

JoAnne’s Pantry

JoAnne’s Pantry is open on the Tuesday and Thursday of every month from 10am – 4pm. Joann’s Pantry is open on the last Tuesday and Thursday of each month from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Tallmadge. Need proof of address and ID.  You will be asked to sign a government eligibility form and list all dependents.

JoAnne’s Pantry
286-A Pioneer St.
Akron, Ohio 44305
330-794-2562
234.571.5444

Kenmore Church of the Nazarene

Kenmore Church of the Nazarene’s pantry is for anyone in need; it doesn’t matter where you live, no restrictions. Call the office for an appointment.

Lakemore United Methodist Church

Lakemore United Methodist Church’s pantry is for residents of Springfield Township and Lakemore Village. Call for an appointment and bring proof of residency.

Living Hope United Methodist Church

Living Hope United Methodist Church’s pantry is for those in Summit, Medina, and Wayne counties that are in need. Call the church for an appointment.

Middlebury Chapel

Middlebury Chapel’s pantry provides food to Akron zip codes 44305 and 44306. The 3rd Tuesday of the month provides general food. The 4th Tuesday of the month is the meat and bread distribution. Residents may receive assistance 6 times a year. Please bring your photo ID, social security card, proof of address, and proof of income.

New Destiny Treatment Center

New Destiny Treatment Center’s pantry  is open on the 3rd Tuesday of the month for Clinton residents. Sign up between 9 am – 3pm. Please bring your photo ID.

North Hill Community House

North Hill Community House is a resource for the North Hill area of Akron, OH for food assistance. Call the office for an appointment.

Open M Ministry

Open M Ministry (Opportunity Parish Ecumenical Neighborhood Ministry) offers the Mountain of Food Giveaway scheduled for the 3rd Friday of every month at 9am until the food runs out, except for December. Food is for every Summit County resident in need, please bring your photo ID, no referral needed. Please bring your own grocery bags, boxes, or containers to take home your food. Food is stocked by the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, churches, and other individual & organizational donations. Expect a variety of food, including fresh produce.

St. Martha Parish

St. Martha Parish provides food for those in need in the North Hill area zip code 44310. Clients may receive assistance every 3 months or 4 times a year. Call for an appointment. Please bring your photo ID and social security #.

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church

St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church has a food bank open every 3rd Saturday of the month from 10am – 1pm.

Salvation Army

The Salvation Army’s pantry is open on the 2nd Wednesday of every month between 1-3pm. This is available to all in Summit County and beyond, no ID required. There is a variety of food at the give away. Expect staples as well as some kind of produce such as onions, potatoes, apples, greens, and other fruit. Arrive as early as 11am to sign in for your #. Food is given out based on your assigned #. Waiting is held indoors in the chapel. Bring your own bags or boxes.

Salvation Army’s Food Choice Pantry provides food assistance by appointment on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday afternoons and on an emergency basis everyday. Call InfoLine at: 330.376.4850

Salvation Army’s Red Shield Pantry provides food assistance the second Wednesday of the month from 1 – 3pm, doors open at 11am and devotions conducted at 12:30pm.

Second Baptist Church

Second Baptist Church’s pantry is open two times a month for people in the 44311 Akron zip code area. Pick up time is Monday – Friday 12 – 1:30pm. Please bring your photo ID.

Western Reserve Outreach Center

Western Reserve Outreach Center’s pantry is open on the last Thursday of the month between 9:30 – 10amfor those in Twinsburg and Peninsula, OH.   Please bring your photo ID, proof of income, bills, and social security cards for dependents.

Williard United Church of Christ Food Pantry

The Williard United Church of Christ Food Pantry is open the 3rd Tuesday o fevery month and the following Saturday morning.

Word of Life Outreach Center

Word of Life Outreach Center offers food baskets with staple items and meats on Sundays at 12:30pm and Wednesdays at 7:30pm. The pantry is for those in need in Summit County. Proof of address and of all dependents in the household is required.

Youth And Elder Services

Food Pantry the 4th Friday of every month from 11am – 2pm and 3rd Friday in November. Photo ID and proof of residency required, serving Summit County.

Zion Lutheran Church

Zion Lutheran Church’s pantry is open Wednesdays from 10:00 – 11:30am. You may start lining up at 9am. Assistance is available to the following zip codes: 44302, 44303, 44304, 44308, and 44311. You will receive a paper bag to fill with items such as ham, frying chicken, egg beaters, cereal, canned goods, fresh fruit, vegetables, and frozen entrees. Each bag of food is a balanced diet for 3 meals a day, for 2 people, for 2 days. Please bring your photo ID and proof of residency.

Volunteer at an Akron Food Pantry

The majority of pantries operate through the use of volunteers. All volunteers are appreciated. You may volunteer with set up, distribution, at the pantry, or on-site. This is a great way for teens to get their community service hours in!

Food Assistance in Akron with Referral

There many, many Akron food pantries available with a referral. Call Akron’s Food Info Line 330-376-4850 between 9 am – 2 pm for immediate assistance and receive food today or tomorrow. You will be on hold from ½ hour and up. The pantry will provide you 3 or more days worth of food for your entire family.

You may call Emergency Food Line Referral Service 330-376-4850 Monday – Friday 9 am – 2 pm for help as well.

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Cindy

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