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...
May's Nutrition Education theme is Rethink Your Drink. This month we'll be talking about soda and juice alternatives that are refreshing and no-calorie.
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...
Diane doesn't let Multiple Sclerosis hamper her sunny attitude or her independence. In fact, you may have passed Diane at the Oak Park Library or running errands when she's feeling well. Now, as one...
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...
Hosting a food drive is a great way to get involved with the Food Pantry at your office, place of worship, school, or on your block. During the CAN DO Community Challenge, your food drive will also...
Late-February 6 delegates from Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry including 2 staff members and 4 board members made their way to Washington D.C. for the 2018 Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. During the...
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...
March is National Nutrition Month! This year's theme is 'Go Further with Food', emphasizing planning and prepping meals and snacks in advance to reduce food waste and make eating well easier.
February is Hearth Health Month, and with that, our theme will be Keeping our Hearts Healthy with Whole Grains. Learn about the importance of whole-grains in maintaining a healthy heart and other ways...
