OPEN M Ministry

🍎 Need food assistance? We're here to help.

If you're new to OPEN M, here's when our Emergency Food Pantry is open:

🗓️ Monday–Thursday: 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
🗓️ Friday: 9:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.

📍 OPEN M
941 Princeton St.
Akron, OH 44311

Please note: Our building may be open outside of pantry hours for appointments, programs and other services, but Emergency Food Pantry services are only available during the times listed above.

To learn more about our Emergency Food Pantry and other food assistance programs, visit openm.org/food.

We're here to serve our neighbors with compassion, dignity and hope. 💜

For our Emergency Food Pantry, service is limited to the following ZIP codes: 44301 • 44307 • 44308 • 44311 • 44320 • 44321 • 44203 • 44244
For our Mountain of Food program, there are no ZIP code restrictions and it's open to everyone.

For more information on food pantries near you, visit https://www.akroncantonfoodbank.org/find-help.

🌭 Save the Date!

OPEN M’s Annual Community Cookout is almost here! Join us on Thursday, July 23, from 11:30 a.m.–1:00 p.m. for an afternoon of food, fun and fellowship.

Enjoy:
🍔 Lunch
🎵 Music
🎨 Chalk art
🎯 Games
🤝 Community resources
💜 Time with neighbors, friends and community partners

The Community Cookout is one of our favorite summer traditions because it brings people together to connect, build relationships and celebrate our community.

Mark your calendar, invite your family and friends, and stay tuned for more details. We can't wait to see you there!

🎉 Congratulations to the participants who completed OPEN M's first summer session of the Becoming a Productive Adult (BAPA) Peer Mentoring Program!

Throughout the week, participants built career readiness skills, practiced interviewing, explored financial literacy and connected with mentors who shared valuable guidance for the future.

The final day included a financial empowerment session led by Ace from Chase Bank, who spoke with participants about building credit and establishing a strong financial foundation. Participants also enjoyed lunch made possible through the generosity of Dan and prepared by Kevin, BAPA Program Coordinator, using fresh herbs grown in OPEN M's Community Garden.

BAPA doesn't end when the session concludes. After completing the program, participants can receive job placement assistance and ongoing support as they take the next steps toward employment and independence.

This was the first of three summer sessions, with additional opportunities available:
📅 BAPA Peer Mentoring Program - Second Session July 22–24
📅 BAPA Peer Mentoring Program - Third Session August 12–14

Thank you to our volunteers, mentors and community partners for investing in the next generation and helping young adults build confidence, skills and connections for success. 💜