Katie Kearns is our February Volunteer of the Month!Katie has been a volunteer with us since July 2019 with over 250+ hours logged already. We truly appreciate all that she does, really ALL that she...
When we think of heart health many things come to mind, but most people would agree that blood pressure and cholesterol are among the most important. It is important to keep your blood pressure (or...
Our AmeriCorps members are making a tremendous difference in the lives of others—committing an entire year in service to making sure everyone has the food they need. We are proud to have each of these...
In the unforgiving year just past, we might all have lost our path if not for the helpers and the heroes. Across 2020, Wednesday Journal sought out and told the stories of so many people doing good...
Amelia Hoog, an OPRFHS Junior, has been an exceptional volunteer over the past few months. Amelia has volunteered consistently at our Distribution Set Up, Distribution Bagging and at Distributions. In...
Join us for our annual Fall Benefit Concert on November 19-20th featuring the legendary Mavis Staples! This is our largest fundraising event of the year and promises to be a rockin' time! Limited...
By Stacey SheridanStaff ReporterSanta may ride a reindeer-pulled sleigh to deliver Christmas joy, but Illinois Senate President Don Harmon rides a minivan. On Dec. 21, the senator and his team made...
By Staff'Everything has changed. Every aspect of our operation," says Michele Zurakowski, executive director of Beyond Hunger, about her agency's response to the impact of COVID-19."What it has driven...
What are some big changes and when will people begin to see relief?• The new package provides an extension of unemployment insurance and a federal unemployment insurance bonus of $300 per week.•...
Nick Blumberg | December 15, 2020 8:03 pm During the winter holidays, the demand on food pantries spikes. And this year, the COVID-19 pandemic has already exacerbated hunger around the U.S., with the...
This past year has been humbling for all of us. As an essential service, our staff and volunteers never paused their work on the front lines. Their selflessness and dedication were on display right...
