Get Assistance

When you need help, we’re here.

For more than 25 years, Our Community Hunger Center has been a place where neighbors help neighbors — with compassion, dignity, and love. Founded in the Old School House in Macedonia by Carol A. Robinson, our mission has always been simple and powerful: treat every person like family.

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25+ years

Serving Our Community

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You’re Not Alone — and You Don’t Have to Struggle Alone

Everyone goes through hard seasons. At Our Community Hunger Center, we offer practical help with kindness, privacy, and dignity. If you or your family are facing food insecurity, financial hardship, or need help making ends meet, we’re ready to support you.

What We Provide

We offer a wide range of essential support, all at no cost to you:

  • A 7-day supply of food (fresh, frozen, and shelf-stable)

  • Personal hygiene items (soap, shampoo, feminine products, etc.)

  • Household essentials (paper goods, detergent, cleaning supplies)

  • Clothing (based on availability)

  • Help applying for SNAP, utility assistance, and other benefit programs

  • Delivery service available under special circumstances

  • Holiday programs with meals, toys, and seasonal support

Who We Serve

You are eligible to receive assistance if:

  • You live in Northern Summit County or Northern Portage County, Ohio

  • You or your family are experiencing a temporary or ongoing need for support

Not sure if you qualify? Reach out anyway. We’ll talk through it with you — no pressure.

What to Expect

  • A friendly, welcoming environment

  • A one-on-one conversation to understand your needs

  • No judgment — just people who care

  • Assistance tailored to what you need most

What to Bring (If You Can)

To make your visit easier, please bring:

  • A valid photo ID

  • Proof of residency (like a utility bill or lease)

  • Any benefit cards or paperwork (SNAP, Medicaid, etc.)

Don’t worry if you don’t have everything — we’ll work with you.

We’re Here for You

We know asking for help can feel hard. But you’ll find kindness, respect, and real support at Our Community Hunger Center.

Let today be the day things start to get a little easier.

Schedule an Appointment

To receive assistance, you’ll need to schedule a short appointment with one of our team members. This helps us prepare for your visit and ensure we meet your unique needs.

We’ll listen to your situation, explain what we can offer, and walk you through your next steps — with compassion and zero judgment.

Where Compassion Meets Action

Whether you need support or want to give it, there's a place for you here.

At Our Community Hunger Center, we believe in neighbors helping neighbors — and that includes you. Whether you’re looking for help, ready to give your time or resources, or exploring ways to get your organization involved, your next step starts here.

Ready to Help Others?

Give hope to a neighbor today.


Your donation provides food, clothing, and dignity to someone in need.

Looking for Support?

We’re here for you — with no judgment.


Find out how we can help with food, essentials, and benefit programs.

Want to Get Involved?

Volunteer, host a drive, or become a partner.


There’s a place for you at Our Community Hunger Center.

Together, We Can Care for Each Other

For over 25 years, Our Community Hunger Center has served as a lifeline for families and individuals in Summit and Portage Counties. From fresh food and hygiene items to clothing, holiday support, and benefit assistance — we’re here to help our neighbors get back on their feet with dignity and care.

Whether you're looking for help or looking to help, you belong here. When you give to Our Community Hunger Center, you give more than food — you give hope, stability, and a sense of community.

Want to Make a Difference?

Join our Volunteer Team

Your time, your hands, your heart — they matter more than you know.
Whether it’s sorting donations, packing food, or helping during the holidays, our volunteers are the heartbeat of Our Community Hunger Center.

We are an independent non-profit, tax-exempt 501(c)(3) charity and rely entirely on public support. We thank our current donors and ask for their continued support.

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