Beyond Hunger in the news: NBC5 Making a difference
Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry does more than provide hunger relief for 13 Chicago-area zip codes. The pantry, operated under "Beyond Hunger," offers nutrition education, including cooking classes. NBC 5's Sabrina Santucci sat in on...
Meet Up & Eat Up
Our Summer Meals - Meet Up & Eat Up program provides kids and teens with nutritious lunches when schools are not in session. This year, our Meet Up & Eat Up site location is hosted at St. Catherine's - St.
Volunteer Portal Training
As of February 25th, 2018 we will be using a volunteer portal right here on our website to sign up to volunteer.
In the news: Wednesday Journal
Rebranding, rethinking hunger
Wednesday Journal, Tuesday, June 25th, 2019
Telemundo Chicago: Marcando la Diferencia
Más allá del hambre': ayudando a personas con enfermedades
Un banco de alimentos en Oak Park no solo da comida a quien lo necesita; también lenseña a cocinar. Para más información: www.gobeyondhunger.org
Beyond Hunger Fall Benefit Concert 2019
Experience the unity of the Indigo Girls this November as the duo performs in this two-night concert event to fight local hunger.
Proceeds from both shows directly benefits Beyond Hunger, formerly Oak Park River Forest Food...
July: SWAP
July is here and we will be talking about SWAP (Supporting Wellness at Pantries) this month. SWAP is a stoplight nutrition ranking system designed to help promote healthy food choices at food banks and food pantries.
June: My Plate - Make Half Your Plate Fruits & Vegetables
June has arrived and this month's theme is My Plate – Make Half Your Plate Fruits and Vegetables.
The 2019 CAN DO Challenge Champion is...
The CAN DO Community Challenge not only extends to local businesses, congregations, and individuals, but also to our schools where students strive to win the CAN DO trophy.
Healthy Chef Challenge a Success!
Building off the success of last year's inaugural competition, this spring's Healthy Chef Challenge did not disappoint. Event revenues provided 3 months of comprehensive Nutrition Education programming including bi-weekly sessions at...