A letter from Food Pantry board member, Bob Haisman, to First United Church of Oak Park's staff. I have been a member of First United for over 30 years. I'm no theological expert. I'm not an...
On November 3rd 16 Oak Park and River Forest High School Students stayed throughout the night (7pm to 7am) to make bowls for the Empty Bowls fundraiser. The fundraiser, which takes place in February...
You may say silly nonsense, but there are cosmologists who hypothesize that there is not just one universe we know, but there are multiple universes, that reality is comprised of a multi-verse. And...
As we near the holidays, we're helpful for many things. One of which is cooking skills. Cooking skills can turn meals from drab to fab, and this month we're sharing secrets and tips from the kitchen...
Military personnel, during and after service, can face particular risk for food insecurity. While this is not the case for all service members, those who do face food insecurity can have a hard time...
This fall we welcome two new AmeriCorps to our office -- Myrium and Anthony. We also said goodbye to AmeriCorps member, Lauren. Over the course of the year Lauren has worked as Nutrition Programs...
September was Hunger Action Month. Although hunger is a year-round problem, during September, Americans focus on the challenge of feeding hungry people in the world’s greatest food-producing nation.
During October we'll be exploring tricks and treats for cancer prevention. It's a new topic, and we're excited to explore how nutrition and health are linked to cancer. Nutrition ScheduleOctober 4...
The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) helps 1.9 million people in Illinois (about 1 in 7) afford enough food to live a healthy life. The able-bodied adults without dependents (ABAWDs)...
Recently, Bill FitzGerald announced his retirement. For nearly 40 years, FitzGerald’s Nightclub has been a legendary music venue right in our own backyard. We know Bill as the gracious host of our...
September means it's back to school! This month we're sharing tips and tricks to eat healthy on budget. Including family-friendly meals, and how to save money at the grocery store. Nutrition Education...
