Volunteer News

David is the kind of volunteer who jumps into volunteer shifts without hessitation. Every time I send out an SOS email, there is a good chance that David will answer the call. He has been a huge...

Zahava Roth can often be found helping with Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry’s nutrition program. Her passion for nutrition and helping others is overwhelmingly apparent. An online student at the...

It is with great pleasure that I introduce to you the first ever Volunteer of the Month!

For more than 6 years, Darlene Smith’s smile has welcomed clients at the Food Pantry just about every Wednesday afternoon. Sitting at the sign-in table, Darlene has registered thousands of Pantry...

Our Home Delivery program is expanding! The program will add an additional 10 participants to its home delivery roster. Through a partnership with Thresholds, the program will deliver groceries to...

The Surplus project has shown true innovation in reducing food waste, saving food from the landfill and getting it to those who need it the most. The Surplus Project began in early 2015 and has since...

Cooking Matters is back this fall for an Adult session.

Registration volunteers are crucial distribution day.

Looking for a unique way to interact with Pantry Clients? Try volunteering for a Home Delivery Shift!

We are pleased to welcome two new staff members, Marcus and Ricardo!Marcus Foster, Events and Outreach CoordinatorBefore accepting the position of Events and Outreach Coordinator, Marcus was employed...

For the first in a series of Volunteer Profiles, meeet Thom Shouten, an 8-year volunteer who has worn many different hats at the Pantry.

Our Rescue Program is expanding. We’ve partnered with Rush Oak Park Hospital to rescue their surplus cafeteria food.