Organic Food Pantry | Canapi
Hosts a bi-weekly organic food pantry for low-income, HIV positive individuals residing in Summit and Portage counties. Offers fresh and organic fruit, vegetables, and raw meat to take home and prepare meals. Provides recipes and tips on cooking to interested clients. Works to help recipients gain control of their health and manage their HIV infections through nutrition.
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211 Summit
Physical Address
759 West Market Street, 1st Floor, Akron, OH 44303
Hours
Generally held every other Thursday. Visit the website at www.canapi.org/food-pantry for details and a schedule. Enter through the front door along the street.
Voice
Voice
Fax
(330) 252-1608
Website
Application process
- Referrals accepted via Unite Us. - Individuals may be referred by Equitas Health or another agency providing case management. Individuals may also visit the pantry without a referral if they bring all required documents. - Requested, but not required, that clients register online or by phone the Monday before the scheduled Thursday food pantry by 3:30pm. - Lactose intolerant and/or vegetarian individuals should contact CANAPI two (2) days before the next pantry date to receive dairy-free, high protein substitutes.
Fee
No fee.
Eligibility
- Must be HIV positive. - Must live in either Summit or Portage County.
Languages
None.
Service area
Summit County, Ohio Portage County, Ohio
Agency info
Canapi
Advocates for the rights of the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender (LGBTQ+) community. Provides HIV screening and testing, risk reduction counseling, and education. Provides housing and housing stability services for individuals who are living with HIV and LGBTQ+ youth. Offers community outreach and community referrals. Provides a nutrition program which includes a bi-weekly organic food pantry for low-income individuals living with HIV. Hosts seminars, educational meetings, and social events.