Hunger is a very serious issue in the United States and all over the world. The statistics for hunger close to home are astounding. Just about everyone probably knows someone who has had trouble putting food on their table at some point. As the father of three it is unimaginable not being able to provide my children with a meal. It is very difficult for me to think there are children in America that are not receiving the proper nutrition. Any organization or charity that helps fight hunger needs everyone’s support. These charities are at the forefront trying to end hunger in America. The Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank is an organization in our area that battles hunger. This essay will give you a brief history of the food bank, what they do, why they do it, and why it is important. Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank mission statement: The Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank’s website (n.d. -a) mission statement: “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”. Their vision is “a thriving community free of hunger.” (Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, n.d.-a) The history of the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank: …show more content…
Per Truist (2017), at that time it was known as The Akron Area Food Coalition, and it served the Greater Akron Area. In 1987 it changed its name to the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank (Truist, 2017). It now serves eight counties in Northeast Ohio: Carrol, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne (Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, n.d.-a). “In 2012, Feeding America named the Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank the Food Bank of the Year at its annual Network Summit in Detroit.” (Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank,