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How We Help

Every day, we help thousands of people throughout Summit County. We offer unique, local programs, designed to meet the specific needs of each community we serve. Explore the ways we provide services to every ZIP code in the Northeast or find your nearest location to discover local programming.

Christmas Assistance

The Salvation Army recognizes that holidays can bring added financial and emotional stress for families in need. We offer a variety of services to help families and individuals make it through more difficult holiday seasons.

Missing Persons Services

The Salvation Army Missing Persons program is a unique international social service. Its purpose is to help facilitate successful reunions between family members who have lost contact with each other. Learn More Here

Helping the Homeless

H.U.G.S. for the Homeless:
Our Hot Shower program allows those who are unhoused to "come clean," but after a shower, individuals often have to put on the same clothing and undergarments they came in. H.U.G.S. (Hats, Underwear, Gloves and Socks) for the Homeless provides a variety of new, clean undergarments, socks, hats, and gloves for those we serve. We need donations to provide new, packaged men’s, women's, boys and girls undershirts, underpants, and white athletic socks in all sizes to our clients and neighbors in need.
Individuals in need can take a hot shower at our 190 S. Maple Street, Akron, OH, 44302 location. Hot showers are available Monday through Thursday, between 9 AM to 11:30 AM, and 1 PM to 2:30 PM.  All showers include soap, shampoo, razor, and a clean fresh towel.  Individuals must provide a valid picture ID.

The Learning Zone

The Learning Zone offers positive alternatives to children who are surrounded by negative influences; introducing art, music and character-building programs along with academic support and study skills. We are laying the foundation for successful and productive lives.

Hot Meal Programs and Food Pantries

Community Table
No one should ever go a day without a meal or feel ashamed about asking for help. That’s why many of our locations provide hot meals and free groceries year-round to anyone who needs them. We occasionally have funding for water, please call for more information.

Community Table, (hot lunch) (Monday-Friday)  
Maple Street: 11:00 am—12:00 pm
Barberton Salvation Army: 11:30 am—12:30 pm
Kenmore Community Center: 11:30 am—12:30 pm
Summit Lake Community Center: 11:30 am—12:30 pm
Patterson Park Community Center: 11:00 am—12:00 pm

Red Shield Food Pantry
Our Red Shield Distribution - Our Red Shield Food Distribution is a drive-thru distribution open to anyone in need. The Red Shield Food Distribution is held every second Wednesday of the month (except December), between 9:00 AM and 11 AM , and is located at 1033 Bellows St, Akron, OH, 44311. This a collaborative program with the Akron-Canton Foodbank that began in 2005 at our East Akron Location

Choice Food Pantry
The Salvation Army of Summit County Area Services provides individuals and families with food assistance and are given common grocery items including meat, dairy, fresh vegetables, and shelf stable food as available. The Choice Food Pantry is open Monday through Thursday and is located at 1033 Bellows St, Akron, OH, 44311. Individuals and families can visit once a month and are asked to make an appointment. To make an appointment, please call our Akron office at (330) 762-8481, between 9 AM and 3 PM, Monday through Friday. Additionally, appointments can be made through the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank by visiting https://www.akroncantonfoodbank.org/find-help.

 

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