Food Assistance Ministry: “Christmas in July Food Drive”:

Thank you so very much to all those who supported our recent request for food donations. We received several deliveries of food as well as cash to fulfill our service to our families in need.

This ministry is new to Northside and we feel that a short note of the operation is in order.

The Food Assistance Ministry has joined the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank. By doing this, we are able to access their food supply to help stock our food pantry. Some items are free, others we need to pay for. The Food Bank is only one resource to meet our needs. The Food Assistance Ministry has committed to serve families year-round who are living in a hunger situation.

Since beginning this service just three months ago, the number of registered families has nearly doubled and sure to keep growing. Typical timing for food drives is during the holiday season where the spirit of giving is widespread.

In order for our ministry to restock our shelves for the next few months, we’d like to conduct a “Christmas in July Food Drive.”

Please bring your food or cash contribution to the Connection Center on Sunday, July 11 in order to help this mission.

Non-perishable items in greatest need are:

pasta and egg noodles; spaghetti sauce; canned tuna and chicken; beef stew; rice, potato, noodle side dishes; cereal; oatmeal; pancake mix & syrup; peanut butter and jelly; applesauce; canned fruits and vegetables; juice; Hamburger, Tuna, or Chicken Helper; cookies; crackers; baking mixes (muffin, cornbread, cakes, brownies).

Economic times continue to be very difficult for so many of our families. Please help us tend to this very basic need.

We CAN provide comfort through this vital ministry...with your help. If you need help with groceries, please let us know:

Food Assistance Ministry email: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it ; or call Carol at 330-239-0270 or Pam at 330-524-9594.