AkronCanton Foodbank Systems and Comm. Planning VISTA Member

Overview

The Akron-Canton Regional Foodbank, a 501(c)(3) organization, is the largest charitable response to hunger‑relief in its eight‑county service territory. Regionally, the Foodbank and its network of more than 600 hunger‑relief programs distributed enough food to provide 32.8 million meals in 2025. These hunger‑relief programs operate food pantries, hot meal sites, shelters and other hunger‑relief programs in Carroll, Holmes, Medina, Portage, Stark, Summit, Tuscarawas and Wayne.

The Foodbank's mission is to lead a collaborative network that empowers people to experience healthy and hunger‑free lives. We distribute food to feed people, and we advocate, engage and convene our community in the fight to end hunger. Our vision is a thriving community free of hunger. Our values are compassion, collaboration, service, integrity, and innovation.

• The Ameri Corps VISTA member will strengthen the Akron‑Canton Regional Foodbank as it works to improve food access across their service area. They will focus on equipping partner agencies transition to a new system used for food ordering, reporting, and compliance. This will include partner onboarding, creating and updating training materials and guides, tracking partner participation, and collecting feedback to understand where partners may need additional support.

The member will also conduct research and planning for a new Foodbank campus in Wayne County by gathering community input, reviewing data, and organizing planning materials.

• Benefits include a monthly $200 housing stipend to supplement living costs.

• Living Allowance, Health Coverage*, Relocation Allowance, Training, Hybrid

Schedule:

Both Remote & In‑Person, Childcare assistance if eligible, Choice of Education Award or End of Service Stipend.

• Car recommended, Permits working at another job during off hours, Permits attendance at school during off hours.

• Community and Economic Development
• Technology
• Community Outreach
• Hunger
• Neighborhood Revitalization
• Education

• Communications
• Community Organization
• Writing/Editing
• General Skills
• Public Speaking
• Teaching/Tutoring
• Computers/Technology

• Program Type:
  Ameri Corps VISTA
• Program:
  Akron Canton Foodbank Systems and Comm. Planning VISTA Member
• Program Start/End Date: 07/13/2026 - 07/12/2027
• Work Schedule:
  
  Full Time
• Education Level: High school diploma/GED
• Age Requirement:
  Minimum 18, Maximum None
• Program Locations: OHIO
• Accepting Applications:
  From 03/02/2026 To 07/10/2026
• Contact:
  Lizzie Carmichael, 350 Opportunity Pkwy, Akron OH 44307, , cdennis