Flashes Fighting Hunger

Open to all members of the Kent State and surrounding community:

Tri Towers Rotunda 1475 Leebrick Dr. You’ll find us at the door of the intersection of Leebrick Dr. and Senhauser Dr., behind the PARTA bus stop.

Click here to access a map.

Weekly food distribution shifts are open to all members of the Kent State and surrounding community. Although we have a basic intake process for first time users consisting of requesting basic information (name, date of birth, address and telephone number if applicable), no proof of income or residency is ever required.

Fall 2023 Pantry Schedule (beginning August 23rd):

Wednesdays (beginning August 23rd)

• Appointments from 3:00-5:30 p.m.
• Walk-Ins from 5:30-6:00 p.m. 

Fridays (beginning August 25th)

• Appointments from 3:00-5:30 p.m.
• Walk-Ins from 5:30-6:00 p.m.

Coming in Spring 2024: The Pantry Schedule will change to Tuesdays and Fridays, but the times will remain the same (3:00-5:30 appointments and 5:30-6:00 p.m. walk-ins).

Appointments open one week prior to the desired date. Click here to schedule an appointment.

If you must cancel after making your appointment, please click on the "reschedule" link in the email confirmation you receive. This will allow you to cancel your appointment at your convenience.

If you are a current Kent State student and continue to experience food insecurity or have challenges meeting your basic needs, please contact the CARES Center at Kent State.

The Mobile Food Pantry launched in the fall of 2021 thanks to the generous support of community donors and Kent State’s Culinary Services, who donated the box truck for food security efforts. The Mobile Pantry will expand food access to pockets of the Portage County community that face challenges to utilizing current resources such as lack of transportation or residing in food deserts. Any person or organization interested in hosting a pop-up pantry with our mobile unit should email community@kent.edu to inquire.

 The Kent State Drive-thru Food Distribution is every third Wednesday of the month from 1-3 PM in the parking lot of Dix Stadium. Each month Flashes Fighting Hunger partners with the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank to provide a large-scale food distribution for all members of the community. Anyone is welcome to receive boxes of supplemental groceries and no proof of income or residency is necessary. The food distribution is contactless and volunteers will place food items in vehicles.

Thanks to the generous support of local food donors and volunteers, thousands of students, faculty, staff and community members benefit from the Flashes Fighting Hunger program each year.