FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
Active Military, Veterans & Families Only
Veteran’s Choice Pantry
Our commissary provides more than 500 military and veteran families with basic food needs every month. The majority of our clients utilize our services less than three times a year. It is often an unforeseen bill or illness that leads to a temporary need. We strive to ensure no veteran goes hungry.
The SAM Center houses a free commissary (pantry) of non-perishable food items, dairy products, frozen meat, fresh fruits and vegetables, personal hygiene items, cleaning supplies, and paper products. The food distribution offers two weeks’ worth of food and is open by appointment.
Veteran Hours:
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- Open (by appointment): Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.
- Veteran ID, widow/widower, or active military spouse ID required
To Schedule an Appointment: Call 330-956-6162 ext. 1
Active Military, Veterans & Families Only
7-Day Food Bags
In addition to the commissary, Serving Area Military and Veterans offers seven-day emergency food bags that contain enough nutritional supplies to last an individual for roughly seven days. These kits are distributed at multiple locations throughout Northeast Ohio (i.e Veterans Service Commission, Canton VA, and other distribution networks for house-bound veterans). The goal is to have food readily available for veterans in need.
Open to the Public
Community Food Distribution:
The Commissary
The SAM Center houses a free commissary (pantry) of non-perishable food items, meat, and fresh fruits and vegetables. The food distribution offers two weeks’ worth of food and occurs the second Monday of each month, 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
If you are in need of food support, you are welcome to use this public service.
The Commissary Location:
SAM Center
413 Lincoln Way East
Massillon, Ohio 44646