Access to an adequate supply of healthy food and clean water is a basic human need and right. Many people do not have adequate food, while others have a surplus. In many locations, poor distribution of food is a major contributor to hunger and malnutrition. The UU Church of Akron seeks to promote food justice along a number of fronts, including access, production, health, and environmental sustainability.

Commuity Pantry/Whole Foods Distribution

And of course cash donations will be used to purchase items needed. You can donate through the website and indicate in comments “caring cupboard.”

For more information contact the church office.

We welcome donations of non-perishable food, toiletries, and cleaning products . Donations can be dropped off during office hours or Sunday morning. Outside of office hours drop off in shed by back kitchen door.  

We still fully expect our special visitors in December.    

Many hands make light work.  If you would like to be involved or would like more information, contact Co-Chairs: Bev Hurd and Sharon McWhorter .

Community Garden

Stewardship of the earth is one of the basic principles of Unitarian Universalism. Using the land in a sustainable way to grow food is part of that stewardship. Today we grow organic food in twelve large, raised beds and two small beds. We have our own access to water, plenty of sun and a beautiful fence with two gates at each end. We are proud to be part of the Food Justice Ministry which itself is one cog in the wheel of our Social Justice Ministry. We are completely organic and are proud to support the UUCA’s Community Meal, Good Samaritan Hunger Center, and our own Caring Cupboard. Volunteers rotate on a weekly basis to weed, water and harvest crops.

We typically meet the first Thursday of the month on Zoom, or in the garden on designated mornings to do the planting and for general garden maintenance. It’s fun. Many of us have made lasting friendships over the years by working side-by-side with our fellow garden team members. It’s a great way to meet people while supporting this important ministry. Watch for announcements in the Newsletter or memorandum. If you are interested in becoming involved, contact Chair: Whitney Shuttleworth.

Click here to read more about our Community Garden.

Akron Area Interfaith Council Walk to Stop Hunger

As a member of the Akron Area Interfaith Council (AAIC), our congregation is one of several area churches that hosts AAIC’s annual Walk to Stop Hunger. All proceeds from the walk benefit the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank. To learn more about the Walk to Stop Hunger or about the work of the Interfaith Council, contact  AAIC.