McKinley-Massilon Food Fight Helping Stop Hunger in Stark County

NORTH CANTON, OH - It’s on – the biggest food fight in Stark County. The McKinley-Massillon high school football rivalry is extending beyond the gridiron, prior to the historic showdown on Oct. 29. The fifth annual McKinley – Massillon Food Fight continues with students, faculty and pup and tiger supporters donating non-perishable food as the rivals compete to feed the hungry in Stark County.

All donations in the McKinley – Massillon Food Fight go to the Stark County Hunger Task Force and will be distributed through the organization’s network of more than 30 pantries throughout Stark County. During the past four Food Fights, the pups and tigers brought in the equivalent of more than 62,000 pounds of groceries for the hungry in food and monetary donations.

To join the battle, drop off food at either of the high schools; Stark County Hunger Task Force offices, 408 9th St. SW, Canton, or WHBC / Mix 94.1 radio stations, 550 Market St. S, Canton.

Fans may also make monetary donations at Food Fight final rallies Oct 28 only at Dunkin’ Donuts shops in Massillon and Canton and online at www.starkhunger.org (designate Massillon or McKinley with the donation). Every dollar donated will provide seven pounds of food for the hungry and a seven pound credit for the school of choice in the competition.

Featuring Mix 94.1’s Kayleigh Kriss in person from 6 to 9 a.m., Massillon’s rally will marshal fans and collect donations at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 309 Lincoln Way W, Massillon.

Featuring WHBC’s Gary Rivers from 6 to 9 a.m., McKinley fans will mobilize and collect donations at the Dunkin’ Donuts at 325 Cleveland Ave. NW, Canton. Representatives from the Stark County Hunger Task Force, WHBC and Mix 94.1 will announce the total collections and the winning school from the field at Paul Brown Tiger Stadium during the game.

The winning school receives a traveling trophy (plaque) and bragging rights until the 2017 renewal of the rivalry. The winner is determined by the amount of food and monetary donations converted into pounds by officials from SCHTF.

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