The Amelia DiGirolamo Center of Hope
The Amelia DiGirolamo Center of Hope provides hot meals five days a week, Monday through Friday, in a warm and welcoming atmosphere. Curbside lunches are also available every first, second, and third Sunday of the month. We are dedicated to enhancing the nutrition of low-income families while striving to go the extra mile by serving our guests with love, compassion, and respect by providing the hope and encouragement they need.
Our mission is to fill the gap in food needs experienced by vulnerable residents of Portage County.
Who We Serve
We serve the communities of Ravenna, Ravenna Township, Charlestown, Wayland, Edinburgh, North Benton, Palmyra, Eastern Palmyra, Diamond, Paris Township, Deerfield, Newton Falls, and Rootstown. There are no eligibility requirements to receive one of our daily hot meals. If you’re hungry, we will provide you with food, no questions asked.
Make an Appointment
Please call ahead to make an appointment, which is usually scheduled 3 days in advance, although emergency help is available. Appointments are scheduled from 9:30am–2:30pm, Monday–Thursday and the last Tuesday of the month. You must bring a photo ID to every food pick-up appointment and provide proof of Kent residency once a year.
If you are unable to pick up pantry orders yourself, you may have someone else pick them up for you as long as they follow the guidelines. Please call ahead for more information.
Pet Food Assistance
The Center of Hope is also partnered with Doggie Bags, a pet food assistance program by The Madonio Animal Trust. The program provides dog and cat food to owners already struggling with food insecurity. If you are a Portage County pet owner who needs food assistance for your pet, please reach out to us to determine your eligibility.
If you would like to help support Doggie Bags, you can donate via the link below. We also accept donations of dry or wet cat and dog food during our regular donation hours.
Hot Meals & Food Pantry
If you are in need of groceries, you can receive them through the Christian Cupboard food pantry. Your eligibility to receive groceries through the pantry is determined by total household income. The pantry is available once a month, and appointments are encouraged. You will be required to present a photo ID at every pantry appointment and proof of residency once a year.
To learn more about income eligibility for groceries or to apply, please review our Income Eligibility Form.
Making an Impact
"Because of the food Diane receives here, she’s able to ensure her bills are paid each month. Living on social security and a modest pension help her get by, but she admits she lives paycheck to paycheck. If it weren’t for Center of Hope, she knows things would be much more difficult for her.”
– A story from the Akron Canton Foodbank
Contact Center of Hope
1081 W Main St. Ravenna, OH 44266
Program Hours
Monday–Friday: 9:00am–3:00pm
Hot Meals
Monday–Friday: 11:30am–12:30pm
Every 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Sunday (Curbside Only): 2:00pm–2:30pm
Pantry Appointments
Monday–Thursday: 9:30am–2:30pm
Last Tuesday of the month: 5:00pm–7:00pm
Donate to Center of Hope
We are always in need of volunteers and donations.
Our current donation needs are:
- Personal hygiene products
- Non-perishable food items
- Gift cards
- Monetary donations
Please note that we do not accept clothing, opened food, or household items.
Donations can be dropped off at the Center of Hope Monday–Friday, 9:00am–3:00pm. If other arrangements are needed, please call (330) 297-5454 x1.