Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry is always looking for volunteers, however we are not open on Thanksgiving or Christmas Day. As with most Food Pantries, we are open to serve our clients food so that...
We are excited to have been selected as the holiday partner for Meijer’s Simply Give Program at the Berywn store location.Now through January 2nd, all Simply Give donation card purchases benefit Oak...
Now through Monday 11/2 you can donate a Pumpkin Pie to the Food Pantry.Once again, BRAVO! Performing Arts Pie Fundraiser has included the option of donating a Pumpkin Pie to the Food Pantry. Last...
Please tell Congress to reauthorize School Meals and WIC!Nearly 16 million children in America live in households that struggle with hunger. Many of these children rely on the Child Nutrition Programs...
Every year they spend several days the week prior to the Food Drive hanging door hangers promoting the Food Drive to local residents in Oak Park, River Forest and Forest Park.On the day of the Food...
Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry was honored to be selected Forest Agency’s Charity of the Quarter.During the months of July through September, Forest Agency donated $10 for each insurance (life...
Generally, the rates of obesity among people who are poor are higher, and a recent study by the “Snap To Health” organization found that 40 percent of people receiving Food Stamp benefits are obese...
SB 1847 will increase Illinois’ gross income limits for SNAP eligibility form 130% to 165% of the Federal Poverty level. On January 1st, 2016, an estimated 40,000 additional households in IL will have...
Peter was on the Board of Directors for Oak Oark River Forest Food Pantry for 6 years including 3 as President. He was fiercely proud of the work we were able to do together.
