In April, communities across Kent and Ravenna are coming together for a cause that goes beyond friendly competition, as the Hunger Challenge pushes both cities to collect as much food and donations as...

Halloween is the deadline to register for holiday meals from Portage County food pantries this year, but there is a growing concern of an overarching food security crisis in the community. At Family...

During this cold winter in Kent, a shivering man walks into Kent Social Services on South Water Street on a Thursday afternoon, quickly relieved by the warmth and scent of chili he’s grown familiar with. James...

Local food pantries are supporting community members by bringing a little extra hope this holiday season. Kent Social Services and the Ravenna Center of Hope maximize their donations to create over...

COVID-19 has changed homeless services and has caused people to pay more attention to the homeless community in Kent and Ravenna.According to endhomelessness.org there were 10,345 homeless people in Ohio...

Main Street Kent is trying to fill the local entertainment gaps left by COVID-19 this holiday season. This week it has debuted “Home for this Holiday,” a festive, 18-song virtual show featuring local...

Now that in-person classes have been cancelled, Beall Hall is not housing students, but instead approximately 1,000 pounds of donated food for those struggling with food insecurity during the coronavirus...