Stark County Hunger Task Force

Name of Non-Profit Organization *
Stark County Hunger Task Force
Today’s Date: * Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Organization’s website http://starkhunger.org
EIN / 501(C)(3)Number *
34-1374549
What year did your organization receive it’s non-profit status? *
1982
Address *

408 9th St SW
Canton, OH 44707
United States
County *
OH
Point of Contact for Magnified Giving Youth * Stephanie Sweany
Point of Contact’s Title *
Executive Director
Point of Contact’s Email Address * stephanie@starkhunger.org
Point of Contact’s Phone Number (330) 455-6667
Executive Director’s Name *
Stephanie Sweany
What is the mission of your organization?
Stark County Hunger Task Force fights hunger in our community by providing emergency food assistance for our food insecure children and neighbors.
Which social causes (up to 3 choices) does your agency address through its programming? *
  • [3] Children
  • [8] Health
  • [9] Hunger
Any comments about your selections you would like to share with the student philanthropists?
We fight hunger in Stark County by funding a network of food pantries across Stark County. We also coordinate a weekend meal program for children called “Backpack for Kids”. We distribute 2,375 Backpacks each week. We deliver them to 19 local schools and 4 local library branches.
Does your organization have volunteer opportunities available for students? *
Yes, Grades 6 – 12
List possible volunteer opportunities -or- a link to where they can be found on the web.
Volunteer coordinator Stephanie Sweany
Volunteer coordinator’s email address stephanie@starkhunger.org
Volunteer coordinator’s phone number (330) 455-6667
Student Connection Preference (click all that apply): *
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