Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) and four partner Blue Cross Blue Shield plans have set an ambitious goal: reach 1 million volunteer hours by 2021. Lucky for us, they're doubling-down...
One 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, Amanda Kuhn...
Celena’s life has been full of road bumps and obstacles, but she does not let any of them stop her. Celena has been coming to the Food Pantry since moving back to Chicago in 2004.
The connection between health and food is well-documented, as Gean knows first-hand. She is 63 and has a number of health problems, all of which can be triggered with unhealthy eating. In order to...
Tami F. First visit to the Food Pantry: 2016Honestly without the Food Pantry, I would run out of food with 2 weeks of the month left and not have anything to eat.What I appreciate most with this Food...
The dust has settled from Meet Up and Eat Up and we wanted to thank the many people who helped make this great summer possible. With their support, partnership, and promotion, we provided a summer...
Lucinda Williams and her band BUICK 6 head to the Windy City for a two-night benefit concert, celebrating the 20th anniversary of her Grammy Award winning album, Car Wheels on a Gravel Road.Proceeds...
During August we're focusing on how to get your day started off right with quick, easy, nutritious breakfasts that will get your day off to a delicious start.
Application Deadline: August 24, 2018Reports To: Volunteer & Pantry ManagerJob Summary:Food insecurity is largely a logistics problem. There is food waste, and there are people who are unable to...
Application Deadline: EXTENDED -- CURRENTLY ACCEPTING APPLICATIONSReports to: Program ManagerNutrition and food insecurity go hand in hand. For those struggling with hunger, food choices are often...
