Events

The Hot Meal Program & Food Pantry has been established for 2 years now and is entirely funded by members and friends of the Annunciation Greek Orthodox Church (from donations to The Greek Festival). 

The Hot Meal Program & Food Pantry is held the last Tuesday of the month with food service between 5pm and 6:30pm. 

Set up starts same day at 3pm.  Set up consists of setting up groceries and rolling out our clothing donations. 

IMPACT

205 to go meals

100 meals eaten in house

133 people enter the hall to shop for groceries.

150 visitors in total (approximately) 

Meals are served sit down and not a buffet out of respect for the client.   

These events are like the Thanksgiving Event with fewer visitors.  At Thanksgiving, 5x the meals are served. 

Ideal Rotary participation would be 3-6 people. 

Set up Banners, Table Tops, Technology for our weekly meetings.

Greet Fellow Rotarians and Guests and sell tickets for the weekly lotto.  

Deliver the invocation at our weekly meeting. 

Akron Rotary volunteers for Open M's Feed Kids Backpack Program which provides supplemental food for students attending Innes Middle School.  On Wednesdays from 3-4 pm, four (4) Rotarians will pack food sacks at Open M.

This project last throughout the school year (September 2025 to June 2026.)

Rob and Doug will help you understand the difference between The Rotary International Foundation and The Akron Rotary Foundation. 

Purposeful Giving is a concept that emphasizes intentional, thoughtful, and meaningful acts of generosity. 

They will discuss how giving goes beyond simply donating money or resources—it’s about aligning your giving with your values, making a sustainable impact, and fostering connection and purpose.

Marissa Gerbitz was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Kent State University, graduating Magna Cum Laude. During her time at Kent State, she was an active member of Delta Gamma and volunteered with the Kent Lions Club. She later completed her Master of Science in Nursing at the University of Cincinnati. Before joining Apex, Marissa worked as a registered nurse at Rainbow Babies & Children’s Hospital and as a nurse practitioner at Milan Laser, where she received two medical excellence awards for outstanding patient care. Currently enrolled in the Apex training program, Marissa specializes in diagnosing and treating both acute and chronic dermatologic conditions for patients of all ages. Outside of work, she enjoys traveling, spending time with family and friends, staying active with Pilates, and listening to ’80s rock. A proud Ohioan, she’s also an enthusiastic Ohio State football fan.

The Salvation Army Meets Human Need Wherever, Whenever, However We Can!  

The donations we collect by our Bell Ringing efforts will be used to support hard-working families stay in their homes, and provide food, shelter, and utlities to those in need in your community.  

Friday December 5, 2025 - Acme#10
2226 State Road, Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio. 44223

Amanda Barna, M.A. is Principal and co-founder of the Center for Marketing & Opinion Research (CMOR). A small-business leader who wears many hats, she oversees business strategy, marketing and client development, and serves as a lead researcher and project manager. With more than 25 years of quantitative and qualitative research experience, Amanda specializes in survey design, secondary data analysis, program evaluation, community health assessments and translating findings into clear, actionable recommendations for community partners.

Amanda earned both her M.A. in Urban Studies and B.A. in Sociology from The University of Akron (where she was named Undergraduate Student of the Year). She is an alumna of Leadership Akron Class 37; past board member of Akron Torchbearers; past Board Chair and current Board Member of Goodwill Industries of Akron; and President of the University of Akron Buchtel College of Arts & Sciences Alumni Council. Amanda, along with her sister, run their local school district’s annual Safety Town program for incoming kindergarteners. She is a recipient of the Greater Akron Chamber’s 30 for the Future award.

Amanda lives in Canal Fulton with her husband, Tim, their three sons, and two spoiled dogs and is an avid runner who enjoys long distance running and trail races.