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Here at the Food Bank, we need you to join us in the fight against hunger today! There are many volunteer opportunities offering different days and time.

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You can help make a difference for a hungry neighbor. Even a small donation can help a person eat for a day. Your gift will have an impact fighting hunger in our community.

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Hunger in Our Community

Hunger affects so many in our community.

Many of our neighbors are making difficult choices - whether to buy food or pay for rent or utilities. They are the working poor who struggle each day to provide life's necessities for their families.

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424,000+ served

served by the Food Bank and its more than 1,000 partner agencies in FY2024 across our 6-county service area.

1 in 7 people

in the Food Bank's service area is food insecure, meaning they do not know where their next meal will come from.

1 in 4 children

live in poverty across our service area. Cleveland's child poverty rate has been consistently among the highest of large U.S. cities.

100,000+ served

for the first time in FY2024, meaning they have visited an emergency feeding program for the first time.

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Help Fight Hunger

Just $1 can provide three meals to a family in need

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Personal Impact Stories

Why give? Here are some of the stories...

People in need face difficult decisions every day, and the Food Bank with its network of partner agencies, are here to help.

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Lifeline Through Illness

Tasheika worked for years in customer service for an insurance company. But last year she was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Brain fog, pain, and other MS symptoms made it impossible to continue w...

Grateful for Help

In her 40s, Donna suffered a debilitating stroke — rendering her disabled and alone. Brain surgeries ensued while medical bills were stacked. Without the help of family or friends, Donna was for...

Staying Positive with Community Support

To say that Anthony has faced a lot of health challenges is an understatement, but he keeps a positive outlook with the help of his dogs, his doctors, and the help he receives from the Food Bank. More...

A Deep Appreciation for Fresh Produce

Sandra has been coming to the Vineyard Community Church food distributions ever since going on disability in 2014. After working for 23 years at the Department of Defense in Cleveland, Sandra found...

A Mother's Love Magnified By Her Sons

Nicole has brought her three sons to volunteer at our St. Mary’s partner distribution site in Painesville for three years now. A true family affair, Nicole, Gus, Andy, and Sam work hand-in-hand ...

Property Owner’s Propensity To Give Back Propels a Community Forward

Lester’s first visit to a local food pantry would leave an indelible mark on his heart, mind, and the southeast Cleveland community as a whole for years to come. During that initial visit, Leste...

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