Hello there! We’re glad you found us! Now that you’re here, we’re sure you’re wondering what exactly is StarkFresh?
We are constantly asked this question, with most people incorrectly assuming that all we do is help people with community gardens. To truly understand what StarkFresh is, you need to understand what it is that we do.
Throughout Stark County, Ohio, we are doing life-changing work by
tackling the causes of hunger by creating realistic pathways out of poverty.
Click to learn more ABOUT why we do what we do!
How do we create a meaningful impact throughout our community? We’re glad you asked! See our CAUSES page for more information.
volunteer hours given since 2012
individual servings of food distributed via our Mobile Grocery Market since 2014
Seed Packets distributed through our Seed Library since 2015
The commercial value of the Seed Packets distributed at no cost through our Seed Library since 2015
Vegetable seedlings started at our Training Farm since 2016
Upcoming Events
Conversations on Race Relations: Redlining & Food Deserts
THIS IS OPEN FOR EVERYONE TO ATTEND AND PARTICIPATE After a year-long conversation between community members, churches and citizens who want to see a meaningful, lasting change happen within our community, the second of several planned meetings has been scheduled for September 10th at 6:00pm. You are invited to join us at St. Paul's Episcopal […]
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Wasted! The Story of Food Waste Documentary Screening & Discussion
Documentary Screening of WASTED! The Story of Food Waste $5 admission Admission includes a post-screening discussion regarding Food Waste programs being created to combat the waste and how you can help in this effort. Refreshments, snacks and popcorn available for purchase September 19th 6:30pm In partnership with the Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Solid Waste District Please pre-register if […]
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Harvest Hustle 5K
tart Time 10am Date 10/5 Start location Canton Harbor High School, 1731 Grace Ave NE, Canton, OH 44705 Length 5k run or walk Cost with shirt $25 Adults $15 youth Cost without shirt $20 Adults $10 youth Race Day registration 9-9:45am Your entrance fee helps raise funds for Northeast Canton non-profits to continue their programming. […]
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StarkFresh Garlic Planting Workshop & Planting Party
StarkFresh Garlic Planting Workshop and Planting Party October 12th, 2019 9am-10am Workshop 10am-3pm Planting Party $5 admission includes a bag of garlic and a bucket of compost to take home with you At the workshop: • Come learn proper processing, planting and storage techniques for growing your own garlic at home • Learn about what […]
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