Foodbank Facts
What is the main purpose of a food bank?
To collect and distribute food to people in need
Who does the food bank serve in the community?
Anyone who needs help getting enough food
You see someone at school who forgot their lunch. What would you do?
Answers may vary—we're looking for empathy and action!
What is one job volunteers might do in the food bank warehouse?
Sorting, packing, or stacking food
What is the name of the food bank that serves Akron and the surrounding areas?
Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank
True or False: Food banks only give away canned food.
False
Name one way schools help fight hunger.
By offering free/reduced lunch or backpack meal programs
If your family had extra canned food, where could you donate it?
A food pantry, food drive, or food bank
Why do food banks need to check expiration dates?
To make sure the food is safe to eat
Many neighborhoods in Akron are “food deserts.” What does this mean, and how does the food bank help?
Areas without easy access to fresh food — the food bank helps by delivering to local partners or mobile pantries
How do food banks get most of their food?
Through donations from grocery stores, farms, and community drives
Why might someone need help getting food even if they have a job?
Food, rent, and bills could be more than what they earn
If you had to live on just $4 a day for food, what might your meals look like?
Simple meals with low-cost items like rice, beans, and bread
What do delivery drivers do for food banks?
Transport food from the warehouse to pantries or schools
Name one Akron organization or partner that works with the food bank to give out food.
A local pantry, school, shelter, or church in Akron (Also will accept real examples like Good Samaritan Hunger Center, OPEN M, etc.)
What does "food insecurity" mean?
Not always knowing where your next meal will come from
What types of places work with food banks to give out food?
Schools, shelters, churches, or community centers
You learn that your community has a high food insecurity rate. What could you do?
Spread awareness, volunteer, or organize a food drive
What type of food must stay cold until it's delivered?
Refrigerated or frozen food like dairy, meat, or produce
During the school year, some Akron kids rely on school meals. What happens when school is out — and how does the food bank respond?
The food bank helps provide summer meal programs, backpack food kits, or supports community centers
Why do food banks often work with local pantries and schools?
To make sure food gets to people closer to where they live or learn
How does the food bank make sure food reaches lots of different neighborhoods?
By partnering with local pantries and using delivery trucks
Imagine you're starting a project to help feed hungry people. What's your first step?
Answers will vary—we're looking for planning, teamwork, or research ideas!
Why is teamwork important at a food bank?
Because many hands are needed to help a lot of people quickly
Akron has both urban and rural neighborhoods. How does the food bank make sure food reaches people in all parts of the city and surrounding areas?
By using delivery trucks, mobile distributions, and working with a network of local agencies and volunteers