About Us
Established in 1981, Stark County Hunger Task Force has helped serve our neighbors in need of food assistance. Our organization has provided support in various ways to a network of food pantries in Stark County since our inception. In 2009, we moved our offices from Cleveland Ave to the Ken Weber Community Campus at Goodwill and opened our own Community Campus Food Pantry. As of 2025, we served over 41,500 people through our pantry and programs monthly.
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As an unique non-profit organization and registered 501c(3), nearly all of our programming is funded through the generosity of community members. Stark County Hunger Task Force, once a support organization run by a small team of volunteers, now has a staff of seven, nine board members, and various hunger-fighting programs.
OUR PROGRAMS
Campus Community Food Pantry
Our Community Campus Food Pantry provides free, accessible food to individuals and families in need within our community.
Backpack for Kids Program
Our Backpack for Kids program provides children with nutritious food to take home on weekends and school breaks.
Pantry Support Network
Stark County Hunger Task Force supports 37 independently operated food pantries across 11 Stark County communities.
OUR TEAM
Dedication. Expertise. Passion.
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BOARD OF DIRECTORS
The SCHTF Board of Directors is an all-volunteer “working board” united to support the mission of alleviating hunger in Stark County and to guide the organization into the future.
From representing the organization at various local events and our own fundraisers to serving as executive officers and members of committees, our board members contribute their time and talents in many different capacities. What they all have in common, regardless of those differences, is a commitment to making an impact in our community by providing our neighbors with a basic need — food.
BOARD MEMBERS
Lisa Vitale Arnold – President, Attorney/Owner, Vitale Legal
Kathy Lopez-Williams – Vice President, Account Manager, UFCW Local 880
Robert F. Fay, CPA, PFS, CGMA – Treasurer, Owner/CEO, Bob F. Fay, CPA
Theresa Donato – Executive Administrative Assistant (retired)
Robert Feielin – President, Castlebar Corporation
Jarvis Hall – Financial Advisor, Fidelity Investment
Ashley Harwell – Co-Owner, Cyrus Framing & Art Gallery
Redda Latona – Community Volunteer & Teacher (retired)
Barb Ward – Administrative (retired)
Yvette Zingery – Community Volunteer