2024 Annual Report
It’s been an amazing year!
Thanks to community support, we had another successful year we helping our neighbors to maintain basic necessities via the Food Pantry; emergency funding for utilities including heat and electricity; and the Holiday Helpers program.
The ability to deliver these critical services is made possible by the generosity of those who believe in our mission.
Direct Services
Distributed for utility payments, avoiding shut-offs and uncertainty
Paid for rides to medical appointments
Canton pool passes and “camperships” to Canton Parks & Recreation
Food Security
- Replenished our shelves with food and personal products collected across 62 food drives that were hosted by individuals, groups, and businesses in our community
- Funded the Canton Farmers Market Vouchers program to help ensure access to fresh food.
- Within our community of individuals who benefitted from our food pantry, 30.4% of them were seniors, 45.2% of them were adults, and 24.4% of them were children.
Bags of food provided to people in need
Families reached through our food pantry
Volunteers participating…
Holiday Helpers
Children received gifts from our Holiday Helpers
Families supported during the holiday season
Donators, sponsors, and/or shoppers
In addition, referrals are made to Canton’s Department of Elder and Human Services to:
- Discuss concerns and provide solutions
- Identify and refer to support services, health and wellness programs
- Provide referrals to appropriate resources