The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank will kick off the 35th annual Harvest for Hunger Campaign with a luncheon Feb. 27 at the John S. Knight Center in downtown Akron. Community members interested in learning more about the campaign and how they can get involved are encouraged to attend. Tickets can be purchased online at www.akroncantonfoodbank.org/rsvp.
The luncheon hopes to inspire community members, businesses and organizations to support local hunger relief as the need for food remains high across the region. In 2025 the food bank provided access to enough food for 32.8 million meals, more than any other year in its history, despite a nearly 30% decrease in food support from federal and state sources.
“Last year showed us just how quickly the safety net can fray,” said Dan Flowers, food bank president and CEO. “When critical food assistance was interrupted and government support declined, our community stepped up in remarkable ways to ensure neighbors didn’t go without. But the need has not eased — and neither can we. As we look to 2026, continued community support remains essential to sustaining access to nourishing food for local families. Together, we can ensure help is there when it’s needed most.”…