Food assistance and other emergency resources
A comprehensive list of Portage County food resources for those needing extra assistance with food during this time can be found in the Portage County Community Resource Guide: Here
You can also find assistance now by:
1. Visiting the Food Resource Dashboard from the Portage County Health District at
www.portagehealth.net/our-programs/health-education-and-promotion/food-resource.
2. Catholic Charities - Pantry services require an appointment. Call 330-297-7745
3. Center of Hope - Pantry services require an appointment.Call 330-297-5454
4. Kent Social Services - Pantry services require an appointment. Call 330-673-6963
5. Mobile Meals of Portage County is stepping forward to ensure no senior aged 60+ in our community goes without nutritious food during this challenging time. Call 330-376-7717 to request meal delivery.
Portage County residents that would like to donate time or funds to address the food insecurity issue can outreach to the following organizations:
- To give, please support the Portage Foundation Rapid Response Fund, a fund that provides emergency, flexible grants to local nonprofits and public agencies that are working on the front lines to keep Portage County families fed, housed, and safe during times of crisis. Find more information and a link to donate at https://portagefoundation.networkforgood.com/projects/262143-rapid-relief-fund.
- To volunteer time to help support the local community, please contact the United Way through their volunteer center to get connected to an agency with the biggest need: https://uwportage.galaxydigital.com.