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Functional foods are thought to provide benefits beyond basic nutrition and may play a role in minimizing the risk of certain diseases and health conditions. Examples include fruits and vegetables...

A former Food Pantry intern (and current volunteer) reflects on her experience as part of the Nutrition Education team.

As part of their 2nd Annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive, West Suburban Medical Center collected over 17,000 servings of cereal for Food Pantry clients.

Brooks Middle School wins the School Competition of the CAN DO Community Challenge with enough donations to feed 210 families!

June will continue May's discussions of Heart Health by focusing on Hypertension. Throughout the month we will discuss what blood pressure numbers mean and why controlling our blood pressure is important.

West Suburban Medical Center is proud to support the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry by hosting their 2nd Annual Healthy Over Hungry Cereal Drive. From June 3 – June 10, West Suburban Medical Center...

Thank you for every can of tuna, box of cereal, and dollar donated. Thanks to your generosity, we received a $25,000 match from the Challenge Corps!

The Oak Park Runners Club (OPRC) has announced a $25,000 gift of race proceeds from the Good Life Race in support of both the Collaboration for Early Childhood and the Oak Park River Forest Food...

For the first in a series of Volunteer Profiles, meeet Thom Shouten, an 8-year volunteer who has worn many different hats at the Pantry.

During the month of April, the Pantry calls on schools, community groups and individuals in our area to help feed our clients by organizing food drives, making individual donations.

CAN DO Community Challenge is a local hunger relief campaign sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry.CAN DO Community Challenge is designed to heighten awareness about local food insecurity and...

In this version of the Pantry Pulse, we cover free lunches, the CAN DO Community Challenge, Program Updates, and New Donors.