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Every Gift Makes a Difference

Your generosity fuels everything we do.
When you donate to the SAM Center, you’re not just giving food or supplies — you’re giving a veteran hope, stability, and the assurance that their community still stands beside them.

Every meal shared, every home furnished, and every smile at a holiday event begins with someone like you. Whether it’s $5 or $500, your donation directly supports local veterans and their families — right here in our community.

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Ways to Give

Food & Supply Donations

Our pantry shelves are stocked thanks to the generosity of people like you. Your donations provide essential nutrition and comfort to veterans who may be struggling to make ends meet.

Items We Need Most:

Non-Perishable Foods: Manwich, pasta sauce, olives, pickles, canned fruits & vegetables, Vienna sausages, broths, soups, oatmeal, cereals, pancake mix, fruit & grain bars, pudding cups, Knorr pasta sides, mac & cheese, peanut butter, jelly, condiments, Hamburger Helper, pasta, and boxed mashed potatoes.

Hygiene & Paper Products: Soap, deodorant, toothpaste, toothbrushes, shampoo, toilet paper, paper towels, and tissues.

Drop-Off Location: SAM Center, 413 Lincoln Way East, Massillon

Hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Lodging Kits

“A Fresh Start for Veterans.”
As more veterans transition into permanent housing, our Lodging Kits help them rebuild their lives with dignity. Each kit contains essential household items that make a house feel like a home.

Most Urgent Needs:

    • Dish drainers
    • Cookie sheets
    • Toilet brush holders
    • Pillows
    • Vacuum cleaners
    • Full-size sheet sets

All donations must be new and unopened.

Your gift of a single pillow or cookware set might be the first step toward independence for a veteran starting over.

Questions? Call 330-956-6162

Monetary Donation

Your financial gift enables us to purchase high-need items, expand programs, and respond to emergencies quickly.

$25 feeds a veteran’s family for a week

$50 provides a lodging kit starter item

$100 sponsors a veteran family during the holidays

$250+ helps sustain year-round programs like wellness classes, therapy groups, and community meals

Every dollar stays local — supporting veterans across Stark County and beyond

 

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Corporate Sponsorships

 

Align your brand with tangible community impact. Sponsorship levels fund critical services for veterans and include public recognition and engagement opportunities for your team.

Interested? Call 330-956-6162.