March 2017
Hello and welcome to Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry's first client-focused newsletter! Here we aim to provide you information on Pantry services, news from the Pantry and resources you may find helpful.
Pantry Hours & Information
1st Wednesday: 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm
2nd, 3rd, 4th, & 5th Wednesday: 3:30 pm to 5:00 pm
Saturday: 9:00 am to Noon
Guests to Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry may visit ONCE per calendar month.
You must present a photo ID and proof of address in one of the following zip codes: 60130 - 60131 - 60141 - 60171 - 60176 - 60301 - 60302 - 60304 - 60305 - 60402 - 60644 - 60651 - 60707
Nutrition Education
March's theme is 'Put Your Best Fork Forward' as part of National Nutrition Month. Nutrition Education sessions will include a quiz corner with prizes, discussions and food demos.
Need Help Connecting to Benefits?
The Pantry's on-site Benefits Coordinator, Pleshette is here to help! She can pre-screen you for eligibility, help walk you through the application process, and assist with follow-up. To schedule an appointment, call Pleshette directly at 708-386-1324 ext. 1106.
BYOB (Bring Your Own Bag)
Please bring reusable bags with you to distribution. Not only will you receive bonus items for doing so, but reusable bags tend to hold up better than plastic ones, and we save money on plastic bag purchases.
Service Area Expanded!
We expanded our service area to include 60141 (Hines). Residents of 60141 are now able to visit the Food Pantry once per month to receive food and utilize pantry services.
Additional Resources
Access from AT&T | Low-cost home internet for qualifying families
Greater Chicago Food Depository | 773-247-3663
Housing Forward/Prevail | 708-386-1946
Museums for all | free/reduced price museum access with EBT card
Thank you for reading, we hope you found this newsletter interesting and informative. Please let us know if you have suggestions for information to include in this monthly newsletter. Have a wonderful month!
Sincerely,
Paula, Kate and Ricardo
