September is HUNGER ACTION MONTH! Throughout September people across the country stand together to with food pantries, food banks, and the Feeding America Network to take action to reduce hunger in...
Letter to the Editor, Wednesday JournalIt's hard to make the Farm Bill sexy. It sounds bucolic and quaint — and far removed from our lives. But the lion's share of its funding goes to nutritional...
On Saturday, April 7th, we fulfilled a year’s long dream to host an iron-chef inspired cooking competition using food pantry ingredients. Over two rounds – one amateur, and one professional – home...
Oak Park River Forest Food PantryDirector of DevelopmentJob DescriptionAlthough our name may imply a small suburban focus, we are an award-winning hunger-relief agency serving residents of 13 zip...
Thank you for your interest in what we've been up to! In this issue, you'll find stories of how Home Delivery has helped transform the lives of seniors and disabled adults, helping them reach food...
As of February 25th, 2018 we will be using a volunteer portal right here on our website to sign up to volunteer.Some key aspects we should point out:If you are already a volunteer, you will...
Join us on Saturday, April 7th at Nineteenth Century Club in Oak Park for the first ever Healthy Chef Challenge. Doors open at 6:30 PM. The Healthy Chef Challenge is a new event to benefit our...
On November 3rd 16 Oak Park and River Forest High School Students stayed throughout the night (7pm to 7am) to make bowls for the Empty Bowls fundraiser. The fundraiser, which takes place in February...
Military personnel, during and after service, can face particular risk for food insecurity. While this is not the case for all service members, those who do face food insecurity can have a hard time...
This fall we welcome two new AmeriCorps to our office -- Myrium and Anthony. We also said goodbye to AmeriCorps member, Lauren. Over the course of the year Lauren has worked as Nutrition Programs...
