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...
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...
