“With the school year almost over, most school meal programs will end too,” says Dan Flowers, president and CEO of the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank. “That means thousands of children locally who depend on those programs could be without a reliable source of balanced meals this summer.”
Donate your time this summer to help food banks in Northeast Ohio stay stocked with supplies for year-long programs.
Have a Summer Food Drive — You and your family can donate food by hosting a food drive. One suggestion for your children’s lemonade stand this year, have neighbors or friends drop-off food donations during the stand’s “business hours.”
Volunteer — The Greater Cleveland Food Bank volunteers can be ages 12 and older. To learn about special opportunities for volunteers between the ages 6-11 such as Family Night, Volunteer Services at 216-738-7240. The Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank has volunteer opportunities for ages 10 and older. Call 330-535-6900 for information or register online.
Greater Cleveland Food Bank, 15500 Waterloo Road, Cleveland, 216-738-2265, greaterclevelandfoodbank.org
The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, 350 Opportunity Parkway, Akron, 330-535-6900, akroncantonfoodbank.org
