Akron is the county seat of Summit County in Northeast Ohio. The directory lists 49 places to get free food here as of September 2026: 48 food pantries, 1 soup kitchens & free meals. Akron - Canton Regional Foodbank (350 Opportunity Pkwy) and Akron Blind Center (325 East Market Street) are among them. Every listing is checked against public sources. We hide the ones we can't confirm, we say call ahead where hours aren't confirmed, and there are no ads, logins, or fees.

What to bring

A photo ID, if you have one (many pantries don't require it)
Proof of address, like a piece of mail (some ask, most don't)
Bags, a box, or a cart to carry groceries home
The number of people in your household, that's usually all they need

How it works in Akron

Find a pantry on the map above that's open today
Call ahead to confirm hours (they can change)
Go during open hours; most are walk-in, no appointment
Take what you need. There's no cost and no application

You're welcome here. Pantries are for anyone going through a hard stretch. No judgment.

What neighbors know

These places change. If you've been to a pantry in Akron, leave a quick note so the next person walks in prepared: what to bring, when lines form, how they treat folks.

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Open by day in Akron

Planning around a day off? Here's what's open each day in Akron. Call ahead to confirm.

Good to know

Which food pantries in Akron are open today?

It depends on the day. By day of week, Akron food pantries are open: Monday (6), Tuesday (11), Wednesday (8), Thursday (9), Friday (6), Saturday (1), Sunday (2). Each listing below shows its exact hours. Call ahead to confirm, especially around holidays.

Are there food pantries in Akron open on weekends?

Yes, 1 open Saturday and 2 open Sunday in Akron. Look for the Sat/Sun markers in the schedule below.

Where can I get emergency food in Akron today?

Most Akron food pantries take walk-ins during open hours. No appointment needed. For same-day help any time, call 211 (Oklahoma's free, confidential food-assistance line). The listings below are kept current and most serve anyone in need without income verification.

What do I need to bring to a food pantry in Akron?

Most Akron food pantries are open to anyone in need and don't require proof of income. It helps to bring a photo ID, proof of address if you have it (a utility bill or piece of mail), bags to carry food, and the number of people in your household. Requirements vary. Check each listing or call ahead.

Do I need an appointment, or can I walk in?

Most food pantries are walk-in during open hours. A few run on set monthly dates or by appointment. Those say so on their listing.

Which food pantries serve Akron, Oklahoma?

These food pantries serve Akron and nearby areas, including ZIP codes 44307, 44304, 44306, 44312, 44310, 44311. Anyone in need is welcome. You don't have to live in a specific ZIP.

Which food pantries in Akron are open on Monday?

8 food pantries in Akron are open Monday: Akron - Canton Regional Foodbank, Akron Blind Center, First Apostolic Faith Church, Forest Hill Community Church, Phillip's Chapel, Second Baptist Church, St John's CME Church, Trinity United Church Of Christ. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Akron are open on Tuesday?

15 food pantries in Akron are open Tuesday: Akron - Canton Regional Foodbank, Akron Blind Center, Arlington Memorial Baptist Church, Chapel - Akron Campus Food Pantry, First Congregational Church, First Presbyterian Church, Forest Hill Community Church, Holy Trinity Lutheran Church Pantry, and 7 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Akron are open on Wednesday?

12 food pantries in Akron are open Wednesday: Akron - Canton Regional Foodbank, Akron Blind Center, Akron Urban League, Ellet Unit - Good Neighbors, Forest Hill Community Church, Lakemore United Methodist Church, Mount Olive Food Pantry, Phillip's Chapel, and 4 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Akron are open on Thursday?

14 food pantries in Akron are open Thursday: Akron - Canton Regional Foodbank, Akron Blind Center, Bethel Seventh Day Adventist Church, CANAPI's Organic Food Pantry, Chapel - Akron Campus Food Pantry, Faith And Prayer International Outreach Ministries, Forest Hill Community Church, Joanne's Pantry, and 6 more. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Akron are open on Friday?

8 food pantries in Akron are open Friday: Akron - Canton Regional Foodbank, Akron Blind Center, Forest Hill Community Church, Living Stone Apostolic Church, Mount Olive Food Pantry, Mountain Of Food For The Multitude, St John's CME Church, Trinity United Church Of Christ. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Akron are open on Saturday?

5 food pantries in Akron are open Saturday: Faith Temple Church Of The Living God, H.O.P.E. Ministries, Heart 4 The City, St Paul Church of God Food Pantry, Visitation Of Mary Catholic Church - Father Hilkert Ozanam Center. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

Which food pantries in Akron are open on Sunday?

2 food pantries in Akron are open Sunday: Middlebury Assembly Food Pantry, Southside Dreams Association. See each listing's exact hours below and call ahead to confirm. Hours can change around holidays.

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