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Clients of the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry will tell you at any distribution that this Pantry is the best in their area...

The Surplus project has shown true innovation in reducing food waste, saving food from the landfill and getting it to those who need it the most. The Surplus Project began in early 2015 and has since...

During October our nutrition education team will be focusing on the importance of whole Grains and incorporating them into your diet. October Schedule:October 1st: Discussion - Whole GrainsOctober 5th...

Meet Roy Smith and Barbara Young, two of the growing number of homebound seniors served by the pantry’s Home Delivery program. Once free to work and move around the community with mobility and ease...

If you bring it to them, they will eat. And eat they do, with a joyful sense of relief and a grateful smile at the door. In our ongoing mission to erase local hunger, the Pantry has added a Home...

View stories about Home Delivery, Summer Meals, and transforming our community.

It's time to rethink high calorie drinks!

Cooking Matters is back this fall for an Adult session.

Registration volunteers are crucial distribution day.

Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry has an AmeriCorps position open for the 2016-2017 cycle; Assistant Pantry Manager. To apply, visit the AmeriCorps Portal and search for: Program Type: AmeriCorps...

We have a lot of beautiful fruits and vegetables in the Pantry - time to talk about their importance!