Celena has experienced more than a few bumps in life. She met her now-husband years ago when they were both without permanent housing in Chicago. After dating and eventually marrying, the couple moved...
Brian began volunteering a year ago, when he was looking for a way to get involved with the community. He now frequently volunteers at both of our twice-weekly distributions.“It feels good,” he says....
A little before the holiday season in 1978, Girl Scouts leader Patricia Funk had an idea for a service project: Her troop could help feed neighbors in need.Funk, a leader of passion and action...
A special thank you to Lucinda Williams and her band BUICK 6 for making this year’s two-night benefit concert, a huge success. This was our biggest concert event to date and we raised enough funds to...
This year we are celebrating a milestone: our 40th anniversary! With 40 years in the rearview, we're excited to take the next steps towards a Hunger Free Community. Join us in looking back at this...
First visit: 2015In times where unexpected expenses popped up, when my husband was very ill and off work a lot. When my freelance work had dry spells, I could always count on being able to feed my...
This month we'll be sharing tips on how to make the most of SNAP benefits. We'll be sharing sample grocery lists and talking about unit pricing to better compare prices at the grocery store. In that...
More Than FoodOne of the most impactful – if least visible – programs offered at Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry is Social Services Connection. Tucked away in a cube down the hall from the Pantry...
No Matter the challenge, George and his family face it head-on. George, his wife Adelina, and his stepson Nicholas take obstacles in stride, not afraid to seek-out resources that will make their lives...
One of Vickie Engelhardt’s enduring memories as a Pantry volunteer is the first time she worked to register new clients.“It was 9 am, the door opened and people began pouring in,” Vickie recalled...
