Good Samaritan Hunger Center

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“…that one day no man, woman or child would go hungry.”

Mission Statement - Sister Jordan Haddad, Founder, GSHC

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Serving Akron's Hungry

Learn more about how we're helping feed families in the area.

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Children

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Darla

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Patricia

Putting a Face on Hunger

More than 91,000 people in Akron and surrounding communities face hunger. Meet one of Akron’s hungry by clicking the arrow.

Good Samaritan Hunger Center Akron

Children

Many children in the Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority area head straight to our hot meal program. For most, this is their only dinner.

Almost 80 percent of our diners at that weekly meal are children.

Good Samaritan Hunger Center Akron

Darla

Darla and her husband try to make ends meet living on a social security check just above $1,000 a month.

Many times she cannot afford to buy groceries for her three grandchildren who she helps raise.

Good Samaritan Hunger Center Akron

Patricia

Patricia, a former teacher, went through her savings and lost her home while waiting to get on medical disability.

She depends on Good Samaritan to augment her food purchases.

Small Actions.

Huge Rewards.

Your gift helps the children of Barberton and those in need in the surrounding areas eat 40 meals.*

Make Their Day *We use as much of your donation as we can to buy food. A small portion of your donation will go to cover administrative costs.

Who we help

Watch this short video to learn about the people helped by our food pantries.

Join the Cause to Fight Hunger

Become a reoccuring donor to support our mission and fight hunger in the Summit county and Akron area.

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Making a Difference

We partner with local food banks and outreach centers to maximize impact.
Click to see the list of local businesses we work with.

Our Partners

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Our Partners

  • Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

  • Chipotle

    Montrose and East Exchange Street

  • Montrose

  • Montrose

  • Cuyahoga Falls and Montrose

  • Montrose

Our Mission

The Good Samaritan Hunger Center continues to honor the legacy of Sister Jordan Haddad by working to feed the hungry in Akron and surrounding communities.