How many free food pantries are there in Akron, Ohio?

Feed America's directory lists 60 free food pantries, food banks, soup kitchens, mobile pantry sites, and WIC offices in Akron, Ohio. Every listing is verified against federal, state, or community data sources.

Do I need to qualify or apply for free food in Akron?

Most food pantries in our directory are walk-in and free — no income proof, application, or appointment needed. A few specialized programs (like WIC) require eligibility verification. Each location page tells you what to bring.

What hours are food pantries in Akron open?

Hours vary by location. Many pantries operate 1–2 days per week, often weekday mornings or Saturday mornings. Always call before visiting — hours can change with no notice. If a pantry shows "Open Now" on our site, that's based on its published schedule.

Can I get food today in Akron, Ohio?

Call 211 first — it's free, 24/7, and the dispatcher can route you to a pantry open right now or to an emergency food box. Soup kitchens (which serve hot meals) also operate same-day in most cities. We list both on this page.

Are there mobile pantries in Akron?

Mobile pantries are pop-up food distributions that change location week to week. Look for "mobile pantry" tagged listings on this page — they include the upcoming distribution location and time.

Is Feed America affiliated with the local food bank in Akron?

Feed America (feedam.org, EIN 92-1761881) is an independent 501(c)(3) directory. We are not affiliated with any local food bank. We aggregate publicly-available data from food banks, USDA, HRSA, and community sources to make finding help easier. For full nonprofit disambiguation, see /disclosures.

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Akron-Canton Food Bank

food bank

350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron, OH 44307

330-535-6900

Not verified recently — call before visiting

Food Pantries in Akron, OH

Akron-Canton Food Bank

Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank

AKRON CITY SCHOOLS

Agape Storehouse - Akron Bible Church

Akron - Canton Regional Foodbank

Akron Bible Church/Hope Cafe - Pantry

Akron Blind Center

Akron Food Center - Good Neighbors

Akron Missionary Baptist Church

Akron Say No to Dope

Akron Summit Community Action

Akron Urban League

Arlington Memorial Baptist Church

Arlington Memorial Baptist Church

Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church

Blessed Trinity Food Pantry

Brechmacher House

Bridging The Gap Ministries

C.O.B. Outreach Meal Service - Kenmore Boulevard

CANAPI's Organic Food Pantry

Calvary Apostolic Church

Calvary Open Bible Church

Caring Hands Charity Pantry

Centenary United Methodist Church

Christ Is The Answer Ministries

Christ Is The Answer Ministries

Church of Our Saviour Pantry

Community AIDS Network

Cornerstone Free Methodist Church

Cornerstone Free Methodist Church

Ed Davis Community Center

Ellet Good Neighbors - North Springfield Presbyterian Church

Faith And Prayer International Outreach Ministries

Faith Temple Church

Faith Temple Church Of The Living God

Faith in Christ Ministries

Firestone Park United Methodist Church

First Apostolic Faith Church

First Congregational Church

First Presbyterian Church

Forest Hill Community Church

Forever R Children- Balch St Distribution

Gennesaret Inc Meal Service Location

Good Samaritan Hunger Center

Good Samaritan Hunger Center - Ed Davis Community Center

Good Samaritan Hunger Center - Food Distribution Center

H.O.P.E. Ministries

Haven of Rest Ministries

Heart 4 The City

Heart To Heart Ministries, Inc.

Heaven's Gate Community Church

Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Pantry

Immaculate Conception Church

Jake's Reach Meal Distribution - 250 N Firestone Blvd

Joanne's Pantry

Joanns' Pantry

Kenmore Community Church Of The Nazarene

Lakemore Methodist Church Food Pantry

Lakemore United Methodist Church

Life Total Wellness Center - St. Philips Episcopal Church

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