Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Stock Pile?
Where can I find The Stock Pile warehouse?
How do I join The Stock Pile?
How do I donate to The Stock Pile?
What donations does The Stock Pile accept?
Who can shop at The Stock Pile?
How does The Stock Pile operate?
What can I do to help The Stock Pile?
What are some of The Stock Pile’s achievements?
What is The Stock Pile?
The Stock Pile
The Stock Pile is a unique organization that gathers new and gently used building materials in a warehouse and distributes them to low-to-moderate income households for a handling fee at a fraction of the cost. Families can improve their homes, the housing stock in our community is improved and good building materials stay out of landfills. A Guest Pass is currently available at the warehouse for a day of shopping without becoming a member.
Where can I find The Stock Pile warehouse?
The Stock Pile is located at 1387 Clarendon Avenue SW in Canton, Ohio. The warehouse complex is just 7 blocks south of Aultman Hospital at the intersection of Clarendon Avenue and Navarre Road. The Stock Pile’s tan and green building is easily accessed from Interstate 77 and Route 30.
How do I join The Stock Pile?
Memberships are free and qualified members include: low-to-moderate income residents, disabled and/or elderly (62 years of age or older) individuals, and non-profit agencies such as; churches, homeless shelters, housing providers, theater groups, etc. Members must qualify with the appropriate verification of income to belong to The Stock Pile. For more information, please call (330) 455-4585.
How do I donate to The Stock Pile?
The Stock Pile can pick up larger donations by appointment at no charge to the individual or organization or donors may arrange to drop off donations. Both drop-offs and pick-ups may be scheduled by calling (330) 455-4585. The Stock Pile is a 501c3 charitable organization, and donors may receive an itemized receipt for tax purposes.
Business donors may receive tax deductions in accordance with IRS Code Section 170e3 for appreciated property.
What donations does The Stock Pile accept?
The Stock Pile is always looking for:
Drywall
Lumber
New Windows
Doors
New Vinyl Flooring
New Carpet
New Paint
Plumbing Fixtures
New Insulation
Assorted Hardware/Tools
New Tile
New Bricks
New Concrete Blocks
New Shingles
Electrical Fixtures
New or Reusable Siding
Household Items
Operational Appliances, less than 5 years old
Who can shop at The Stock Pile?
At this time, low-to-moderate income families, disabled and/or elderly (62 years of age and older) individuals, and non-profit agencies qualify for membership to shop at The Stock Pile. Anyone else may shop for a day to see what The Stock Pile is all about with the one day Guest Pass which is available at the warehouse.
How does The Stock Pile operate?
The Stock Pile is made possible through grants from the Board of Stark County Commissioners’ Community Development Block Grant funds. Income received through handling fees charged for materials assists in operating the program. The Stock Pile is a project of Stark County Regional Planning Commission Services, Inc., overseen by a Volunteer Board of Trustees.
What can I do to help The Stock Pile?
The Stock Pile is always looking for volunteers 18 years or older to help clean and move inventory, load and unload trucks, assist with office duties, greet members and guests, and assist shoppers with product selections. Another big help is to donate your reusable building materials to The Stock Pile instead of throwing them in the trash. Spread the word to your family, friends and neighbors too! Remember, “Your Extras Are Somebody’s Essentials”. For more information please call 330-455-4585.
What are some of The Stock Pile’s achievements?
- Diverted over 1,000 tons of reusable materials from landfills.
- Assisted more than 3,000 low-to-moderate income families from 22 counties and three states by providing materials for home repairs.
- Partnered with over 200 non-profit agencies by supplying items for their projects.
- Received: The Department of Housing & Urban Development Recognition Award.
- Received: The Canton Regional Chamber of Commerce Community Salute Award of Appreciation.
- Received: The Dominion East Ohio Gas Community Impact Award for service to the community.
