I was graciously asked again this year to help with Akron Canton Regional Foodbank’s annual report. Needless to say, I jumped at the chance.
There are few jobs that, once they are done and over, leave you with a sense of true purpose — a sense that a difference has been made. It’s not me who is making the difference, I am just a guy with some lights and a camera. Rather, it’s the people in front of, and behind the lens who leave a real and lasting impact on the fight against hunger.
You can download the complete annual report here.
High ranking corporate executives, reverends, chefs, and volunteers are just some of the people you’ll find on the front-lines , laboring to keep food on dinner tables. The people who benefit from their efforts are neighbors, friends, and family.
In an era where thousands of commercials are constantly asking for, “just pennies a day”, you can become desensitized to the problem. It can be hard to realize that the issue of hunger isn’t a problem that only exists in countries half a world away. It’s a dilemma you can find within walking distance of your front door. It’s the job of the Akron Canton Regional Foodbank, and all such organizes around the US, to create new and innovative ways to combat the many problems associated with hunger.
For this years Annual Report, the design moved away from the environmental portraits of last year, and into a much brighter studio portrait style. The very first page of the Annual Report features the word, “HOPE”, and the photos needed to convey this optimistic message.
After you’ve had a chance to look at some of the pictures below, please visit the Foodbank’s website and support them any way you can. You’re helping more than you can imagine by either making a donation in money, or time as a volunteer.
