Food Fight 2026: Help Us Fight Hunger in Stark County

The rivalry is back—and this time, it’s all about fighting hunger!

Friends & Family Credit Union is proud to join the Stark County Hunger Task Force, Mix 94.1 and WHBC for the 15th Annual Food Fight, a friendly competition that brings some of Stark County’s biggest high school rivals together for an important cause.

Drop off non-perishable food items at any of the three Friends & Family Credit Union locations in Stark County until 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 23, 2026.

This year’s Food Fight challenges local schools, students, families and fans to collect non-perishable food donations to help stock local food pantries and support hunger-fighting programs throughout Stark County.

Who Will Win This Year’s Food Fight?

Three big Stark County rivalries are going head-to-head to see who can collect the most donations:

McKinley Bulldogs vs. Massillon Tigers

It’s one of Stark County’s most famous high school rivalries. Now, Bulldogs and Tigers fans have another reason to compete—helping their community fight hunger.

Central Catholic Crusaders vs. St. Thomas Aquinas Knights

It’s Crusaders vs. Knights in a food drive battle where every donation counts.

Jackson Polar Bears vs. Hoover Vikings

Polar Bears and Vikings fans can show their school spirit while helping neighbors throughout Stark County.

How You Can Help

You don’t have to attend one of the participating schools to get involved. Everyone in Stark County can join the Food Fight!

Simply collect non-perishable food items and drop them off at any of the three Friends & Family Credit Union locations in Stark County.

Donation Deadline

Friday, October 23, 2026, by 2:00 p.m.

Every can, box and package you donate can help provide food for a Stark County family in need.

Let’s Fill the Pantries!

Food insecurity affects families and individuals throughout our community. The Food Fight gives Stark County residents an opportunity to turn a little friendly competition into something that can make a real difference.

So grab a bag, clean out your pantry, pick your favorite team and help us collect as much food as possible!

Whether you’re cheering for the McKinley Bulldogs, Massillon Tigers, Central Catholic Crusaders, St. Thomas Aquinas Knights, Jackson Polar Bears or Hoover Vikings, there’s one team we’re all playing for:

Stark County.

Help Friends & Family Credit Union Fight Hunger

Bring your non-perishable food donations to any of our three Stark County locations by 2 p.m. Friday, October 23.

Together with the Stark County Hunger Task Force, Mix 94.1 and WHBC, Friends & Family Credit Union is proud to help fight hunger and support our neighbors.

Let’s make Food Fight 2026 the biggest—and most giving—Food Fight yet!