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"I tried to draw a person or a castle or something," said Nied.Other times, her work veered into the abstract and modern, demonstrating the breadth of her artistic eye."I made like lines everywhere...
Mary Pavlicek is our October Volunteer of the Month.Mary has been a volunteer since 2017. We have seen her grow from a middle school student to graduating High School this coming year. Over her time...
Beyond Hunger is one of 200 finalists in the State Farm Neighborhood Assist® grant program.We need you to rally to end hunger, cast your vote OFTEN and help us win a $25k grant! VOTE HERE to support...
Beyond Hunger’s success is largely attributed to our committed and enthusiastic team of volunteers. Throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, and for the 40 years before it, our ability to end hunger is...
SNAP, the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, has been a lifeline for millions during the pandemic. Designed as a universal safety net, the program expands during times of great need...
As Published in Wednesday Journal 9.2.2020When Beyond Hunger transitioned weekly food distribution outside to help minimize risks associated with COVID-19, we started pre-packing boxes of groceries...
Katie Kearns is our September Volunteer of the Month!Katie always comes in to the pantry with a cheery smile and an exuberant “hi, how ya’ doing?” She started as a volunteer in July of 2019. Over time...
THANK YOUToday, after our call to action, the USDA announced the extension of SFSP/SSO operations through December 31, 2020. These waivers help hungry children in the US maintain access to healthy...
One early pandemic image is seared into our nation's consciousness: miles of cars lined up at food pantries. Parents newly unemployed and kids suddenly without school meals instantly understood what...
Update from FRAC:"On August 31 USDA announced the extension of critical waivers which will allow the continued operation of Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option through December 31...
An additional 18 organizations have been named recipients of the Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation’s latest round of COVID-19 recovery grants.The latest disbursement marks the third round of...
By Henry WeldonContributing ReporterThe COVID-19 pandemic isn't only posing a risk of getting sick, it's also pushing people to the brink of hunger.Across the area, some people have been struggling to...