Homebound older adults and individuals with disabilities can be particularly vulnerable to hunger due to health and mobility issues. For those unable to visit our Pantry themselves, we collaborate with referral partners to deliver groceries to these neighbors in Oak Park, River Forest and a portion of Austin.
Every month, participants receive approximately 60 pounds of food, including eggs, meat, fresh produce, and a variety of grocery items tailored to their specific dietary needs. Participants are called each month to select their own groceries, which are then delivered to their home.
If you are interested in coordinating a specialized food drive for the Home Delivery Program please email Program Manager Daisy Gabriel: Daisy@GoBeyondHunger.org.
Home Delivery Needs
- Dry brown rice (no readymade) (1-2lb bags)
- Dry black eyed peas (1-2lbs bags)
- Gluten free pasta
- Grits
- Jiffy cornbread mix
- Canned salmon (preferred in water)
- Canned chicken (preferred in water)
- Canned sardines (preferred in water)
- Diced/sliced pineapple, in natural juice (preferred pull-top)
- Diced/sliced peached, in natural juice (preferred pull-top)
To Enroll in Home Delivery
If you are interested in participating in Home Delivery, consider the following requirements.
Eligibility requirements:
- Must live in Oak Park, River Forest or Chicago's Austin neighborhood (60651/60644),
- Must be homebound or disabled, and
- Must be unable to visit our physical food pantry in Oak Park or have someone pickup on residents behalf (proxy)
If you live in Oak Park or River Forest, please contact Oak Park Township’s Senior and Disability Services intake department at (708) 383-8060.
If you live in the 60651 or the 60644 zip code in Chicago's Austin neighborhood, please reach out to What About Us at (630) 403-8403.
For more information on our Home Delivery program, contact Tori Londrigan, Program Coordinator, (708) 512-5010.