Need Help?

We will serve our clients regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, language spoken, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. All are welcome!

 

Please call us to schedule an appointment:

330-467-7945

 

You are the reason we are here!!

If you or your family are hungry, PLEASE contact us at 330-467-7945.

We are here every day, Monday – Friday from 8:00 am – 4:00 pm.

Some tips to help serve you better:

  1. Please give us a call to schedule an appointment for a time that works best for you.
  2. All you need to bring with you is a Photo ID (Driver’s License, Passport, work ID, club membership, etc.) AND a recent piece of mail with your name and current address.
The Emergency Assistance Center will serve our clients regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, age, disability, political beliefs, language spoken, sexual orientation, and marital or family status. All are welcome!
 
We proudly serve the following 12 communities:
 
  • 44067 - Northfield Center, Northfield Village, Sagamore Hills
  • 44056 - City of Macedonia
  • 44087 - City of Twinsburg, Twinsburg Township
  • 44202 - Reminderville and in Twinsburg City School District
  • 44286 - City of Richfield, Richfield Township
  • 44264 - Village of Peninsula
  • 44236 - City of Hudson, Boston Heights

What to Expect during Your Visit

We offer two types of service, depending on the day of the week.

Please call to schedule an appointment at least two days ahead. 

  

  • Inside Choice Pantry Shopping: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, & Thursdays and Friday mornings

  

  • Curbside Pre-packed Food & Hygiene: Any day of the week (Monday-Friday) with a focus on Friday afternoons which are exclusively reserved for curbside

  

What you can expect when you visit our Center:

  

  • Greeting from a staff member or volunteer. We will ask about your household makeup but do not need to see proof of income or family members, per Ohio law. We need to see a photo ID at every visit and a recent piece of mail at your first visit, and subsequently, once a year in July.

  

  • Choice lists to select the following:
    • Frozen chicken and/or ground beef
    • Fresh Food:
      • Fresh Produce
      • Dairy (milk, eggs & butter)
    • Personal hygiene
    • Diapers

  

  • Shopping in the pantry:
    • A 7-day supply of these non-perishable items:
      • Proteins
      • Combination Foods (e.g. soup, canned ravioli)
      • Fruits
      • Vegetables
      • Grains
      • Snacks/Sweets
      • Baby Formula & Food
      • Fresh Bread & Bakery

More than Food!  (when available)

  • Diapers & Wipes
  • Feminine Hygiene and Bladder Protection  
  • Pet Food
  • Seasonal Support 
    • Fresh garden vegtables (from local farmers/gardeners
    • Extra food for Thanksgiving, Christmas, and Easter
    • Easter Baskets  
  • Birthday Bags
    • Area organizations often donate birthday bags for children 0-11 that include cake mix, frosting, candles, party plates and napkins

Fresh Produce

The Pantry

Hygiene

Dog & Cat Food

 
Are you eligible for assistance? View the Household Eligibility Guidelines.  Please call 330-467-7945 with questions.
 
If you need help with something other than food and hygiene items, please call 2-1-1 or check out the Summit County 211 website to find resources to help with:
  • Utilities
  • Rent and Housing
  • Transportation
  • And much more assistance…
 

You Can Trust TEAC!

The Emergency Assistance Center is a Network Partner of the Akron-Canton Regional Food Bank, a Better Business Bureau Accredited Charity, and has received the Candid GuideStar Platinum Seal of Transparency.

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Contact Us

330-467-7945
9433 Olde 8 Rd, Suite B
Northfield, OH 44067

 

Open Monday – Friday
8:00 am – 4:00 pm

 
info@teacenter.org