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Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Feed People. Fight Hunger.

Akron, OH   |  http://www.akroncantonfoodbank.org

Mission

To lead a collaborative network that empowers people to experience healthy and hunger-free lives. We distribute food to feed people and we advocate, engage and convene our community in the fight to end hunger.

Ruling year info

1982

President & CEO

Mr. Daniel R. Flowers

Main address

350 Opportunity Parkway

Akron, OH 44307 USA

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EIN

34-1369388

NTEE code info

Food Service, Free Food Distribution Programs (K30)

Food Banks, Food Pantries (K31)

IRS filing requirement

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Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Hunger is a complex problem that can be solved. In this country of great abundance, there is more than enough food to feed everyone facing hunger. According to data from Feeding America, nearly 50% of the food grown, processed and transported in America is wasted, while 41 million individuals—including 13 million children—are hungry every day. The Foodbank rescues food from going to waste through its partnerships with local retailers and through its prepared and perishable food rescue program, Community Harvest. Each year, 1 in 7 individuals face hunger within the Foodbank’s service area. Despite improving economic factors, there continues to be a large number of people in our region who face hunger and seek help through hunger-relief programs.

Our programs

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Food Distribution

The Foodbank provides food and other essential items to its network of hunger-relief partners in eight Northeast Ohio counties: Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne. These network partners operate nearly 600 food pantries, hot meal sites, shelters and other hunger-relief programs in the neighborhoods and communities where people need food.

Population(s) Served
Economically disadvantaged people

Where we work

Awards

Food Bank of the Year 2012

Feeding America

Goals & Strategy

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Learn about the organization's key goals, strategies, capabilities, and progress.

Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

To close the meal gap by 76 percent in partnership with our network, by providing access to 31.2 million meals to families facing hunger in the Foodbank’s service region

The Foodbank acquires food from a variety of local and national sources including retailers, manufacturers and farmers. Foodbank staff members skillfully procure food, coordinate drivers to pick up donations, manage warehouse storage and operations, while recruiting volunteers and training network partner programs to ensure the safe processing and distribution of food.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We demonstrated a willingness to learn more by reviewing resources about feedback practice.
done We shared information about our current feedback practices.

  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences, To strengthen relationships with the people we serve, To understand people's needs and how we can help them achieve their goals

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We look for patterns in feedback based on demographics (e.g., race, age, gender, etc.), We look for patterns in feedback based on people’s interactions with us (e.g., site, frequency of service, etc.), We engage the people who provide feedback in looking for ways we can improve in response, We act on the feedback we receive, We tell the people who gave us feedback how we acted on their feedback

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

    We don't have any major challenges to collecting feedback

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

Board of directors
as of 06/09/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Amanda Montgomery

Incept

Board leadership practices

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

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  • Board orientation and education
    Does the board conduct a formal orientation for new board members and require all board members to sign a written agreement regarding their roles, responsibilities, and expectations? Yes
  • CEO oversight
    Has the board conducted a formal, written assessment of the chief executive within the past year ? Yes
  • Ethics and transparency
    Have the board and senior staff reviewed the conflict-of-interest policy and completed and signed disclosure statements in the past year? Yes
  • Board composition
    Does the board ensure an inclusive board member recruitment process that results in diversity of thought and leadership? Yes
  • Board performance
    Has the board conducted a formal, written self-assessment of its performance within the past three years? Yes

Organizational demographics

SOURCE: Self-reported; last updated 6/9/2023
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Leadership

The organization's leader identifies as:

Race & ethnicity
White/Caucasian/European
Gender identity
Male, Not transgender
Sexual orientation
Heterosexual or Straight
Disability status
Person without a disability

Race & ethnicity

No data

Gender identity

No data

Transgender Identity

No data

Sexual orientation

No data

Disability

No data