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 a class taught by a dietitian for people living with...
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. Lucy's School and runs from June 18th through August 16th.
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.
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 Pantry.
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.
CAN DO Community Challenge
CAN DO Community Challenge is a local hunger relief campaign sponsored by Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry. It is designed to heighten awareness about local food insecurity and encourages schools, organizations, and individuals to become more involved with the Food Pantry.
Hiring: Summer Kids Food Program Intern
Position Title Summer Kids Food Program Intern
Programs Reach Beyond the Basement
Our programs work to provide the nourishment, knowledge and resources so that the people we serve can lead healthy, active lives.
Meet Celena
Celena has experienced more than a few bumps in life.
Meet Brian
Brian began volunteering a year ago, when he was looking for a way to get involved with the community. He now frequently volunteers at both of our twice-weekly distributions.
Looking Back on 40 Years
A little before the holiday season in 1978, Girl Scouts leader Patricia Funk had an idea for a service project: Her troop could help feed neighbors in need.