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School Closures: Monday, January 26 & Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Due to hazardous winter weather conditions and a Cold Weather Advisory, school is closed on Monday, January 26, and Tuesday, January 27.

All activities are canceled on Monday.

The high school campus may be open for select high school athletics practices and events on Tuesday. Please check with coaches or advisors for updates.

The Portrait of a Wildcat Design Team meeting scheduled for Monday at 6:00 p.m. will be held virtually. Please check your email or ParentSquare for the link.

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Family Support Specialist

Family Support Specialist (FSS)
Ann-Margaret Lambo
ann-margaret.lambo@cantonlocal.org
330.484.8020, ext. 1129

Family Support Specialists Provide Social-Emotional Assistance

Canton Local Schools has partnered with the United Way of Greater Stark County to provide a Family Support Specialist (FSS) to work alongside our school iCARE teams.

The iCARE team works collaboratively to address challenges faced by students and their families, helping them overcome barriers to learning by strengthening connections between family, school, and community.

Through this partnership, iCARE teams can provide:

  • Clothing and hygiene products

  • Food support

  • Community agency referrals

  • Holiday assistance

  • Mentoring for parents and students

  • Shelter resources

  • And many other social and emotional supports

Together, Canton Local Schools, United Way, and our Family Support Specialists are committed to ensuring every Wildcat has the tools and support they need to succeed—both in school and in life.

 

North Canton Food & Clothing Resources

This is not an all-inclusive list, but it includes several prominent resources for food and clothing for those in need.

North Canton CARES Pantry

Email: northcantoncarespantry@gmail.com
Phone: 330-871-9282
Address: 5848 Mayfair Rd, North Canton, OH 44720 (new location after September 8)

Distribution: Bi-monthly. Guests may shop every 2nd and 4th Monday.

Requirements

  • Must live in one of these zip codes: 44720, 44721, 44685, 44718, 44709, 44630
  • Serves all veterans and service members regardless of zip code
  • Bring photo ID + a piece of mail with name/address as proof of residency

Format & Times

  • 10:00 AM–12:00 PM: Veterans and Military Families
  • 1:00–3:00 PM: Families with school-age children
  • 6:00–7:30 PM: Regular pantry hours (open to all who need it)

Notes for new location: Shopping-style pantry; no need to arrive early—come during your time slot; limited waiting space (early arrivals discouraged).

North Canton Church of Christ

Address: 1301 East Maple Street, North Canton
Phone: 330-499-4303

Register in advance online: northcantonchurch.org/giveaways

Food Giveaway

  1. Get a number: On the Thursday (7:00 AM–Noon) before each giveaway, numbers are distributed at the church (Carport #2). Numbers indicate when to return to pick up groceries.
  2. If you can’t get a number: You can still come at 11:00 AM. If carts are available, they will load you up.
  3. Come prepared to register: Enter parking lot from East Maple Street; volunteers direct traffic. Bring a photo ID. If your ID address isn’t current, bring proof of residence (ex: utility bill).
  4. Stay in your car: Remain in line; they will direct you and load items into your vehicle.

Clothing Giveaway (Appointment Only)

  1. Register online: Six time slots are offered each month. Registration opens 2 weeks before the giveaway. If all slots are full, you may come to the last Saturday session (10:15 AM).
  2. Come to the giveaway: Enter at Carport #2. Bring ID and your own bags (2 – 33-gallon bags OR 4 – 13-gallon bags). You’ll have 90 minutes to shop and fill your bags.

Zion Lutheran Church

Address: 349 Lindy Lane Ave NW, North Canton, OH
Phone: 330-499-3909
Email: office@zion-nc.com

Service area: North Canton residents in zip codes 44720, 44721, 44718, 44709
Qualification: Proof of income + proof of residence

Food Pantry Hours: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 1:00–2:00 PM

Zion’s Shared Goods Place

Not just clothing—also toys and household items.

Hours: 1st and 3rd Tuesdays, 12:00–2:00 PM, or by appointment

First Christian Church

Address: 6900 Market Avenue N, Canton, OH 44721
Phone: 330-456-2600
Email: hello@firstchristian.org

Common Goods (clothing assistance store)

  • Donate items anytime (shed behind building)
  • Bring photo ID
  • First visit: bring one item for each child (medical card, birth certificate, or school report card)
  • Bring custody papers if not the child’s parent
  • Enter at the Community Life Center to complete an application (kept on file at least a year)
  • Clothing may be received once per month

Food distribution

3rd Friday of the month: 9:30–11:30 AM (drive-thru) at the Community Life Center (behind the main building).

  • Bring photo ID
  • Must meet federal poverty eligibility guidelines

NCCS Closet (North Canton City Schools)

Location: Northwood Campus, 1500 School Street, North Canton, OH

Operated by NCCS Career Explorations Students and CARE Team.

New and gently used clothing, shoes, coats, accessories, and school supplies.

How to shop

  • Contact your Family Support Specialist for an appointment, or
  • First Friday of the month: 8:00 AM–1:00 PM (October–May) (note: no open Closet Jan 2, 2025)
  • Second Tuesday: 4:00–6:00 PM

Contacts

  • Kathy Yaros (Hoover HS): kathy.yaros@northcantonschools.org
  • Renee Cowger (NCMS): renee.cowger@northcantonschools.org
  • Jennifer Holloway (NCPS, NCIS): Jennifer.holloway@northcantonschools.org

Stark County Blessing Boxes

A Blessing Box is a small structure where donated goods are left for others to pick up anonymously (often non-perishable food and toiletries).

Locations listed

  • Trinity Baptist Church, 1211 East Maple, North Canton, OH 44720
  • Whole Latte Love Cafe, 1308 South Main Street, North Canton, OH 44720
  • Zion UCC, 415 South Main Street, North Canton, OH 44720 (not part of the Blessing Box network, but has a similar cupboard under their main portico)

Outside of North Canton

  • Akron-Canton Foodbank: akroncantonfoodbank.org
  • Stark County Hunger Task Force resources (referenced in the source document)
  • Stark Blessing Box locations: starkblessingbox.com