Food & Clothing Resources
Flashes Fighting Hunger (KSU affiliates)
/community/flashes-fighting-hunger
330-672-4020
Flashes Fighting Hunger provides food assistance to KSU students, faculty, and staff.
Link to apply for benefits
330-673-6963
KSS is dedicated to enhancing the nutrition of low-income people in the Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ area. Hot meals are offered at no cost five days a week and typically include 50-60 individuals per day. Opportunities to socialize, join a cooking class, and referral services are offered.
330-296-7371
Operates two food distribution sites for Portage county residents. Food is government surplus. Must bring your own boxes or bags. Third Wednesday of the month from 11a-1pm, all Portage county residents eligible with photo ID.
330-296-5880
Distributes surplus food the last Monday of the month from 11am to 12pm, open to everyone.
Catholic Charities Serving Portage and Stark Counties
330-297-7745
Provides food to individuals and families on an emergency basis. Hours by appointment Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm. Service available once every 3 months to Portage county residents whose income is at or below 200% Federal Poverty Guidelines. Must bring proof of residency.
330-673-4524
Provides emergency food for individuals and families who live in Brimfield Township. Open Tuesdays and Thursdays 9:30-11:30am; drive thru. Can be used once per month (30 days between). Documents: Proof of address with current mailing address and documentation of low income (pay stub or w2).
330-673-6963
Provides emergency food and personal hygiene products. Appointments available Monday-Friday 9a-3p. Eligible residents of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ Roosevelt School District, Franklin Township, and Brady Lake Village.
330-678-7000
Emergency food available for individuals and families in Portage and Summit County (with Photo ID). Open Tuesdays 9-11 and 1-3.
330-673-5445
Emergency food and gift cards (Giant Eagle for eggs, milk, and bread). Available to receive one bag of canned goods and dry goods. Serves residents of Ñý¼§Ö±²¥ and Franklin township - service may be accessed once per month.
Mighty Pack Program
/ehhs/news/mighty-pack-program
Provides supplemental food for children on the weekends. Contact Terri Cardy or the Family Services Coordinator at the CDC to sign up!
330-535-1563
New and used clothing for men, women, and children. MTRF 10a-3p. Must provide social security number for each family member, birth certificates for children, photo ID of head of household, and marriage certificate if applicable.
Multiple locations - free diapers to families in need.