AmeriCorps Member Job Description Job Summary: The Volunteer Inclusion Specialist supports Beyond Hunger’s racial equity work by actively promoting volunteer opportunities to targeted congregations...
AmeriCorps Member Job Description Job Summary: Food insecurity negatively impacts all individuals. For seniors and adults with disabilities, these effects can be compounded given the unique health...
Over the years Cara Pavlicek has been an immense supporter of Beyond Hunger. Last year, Cara and Wayne helped their daughter Mary with the Farmer’s Market rescue—they signed up for nearly every...
Read our 2021 Fall News spotlighting volunteer Darlene Smith and featuring the return of free blood pressure screenings. Learn more about Photos for Food and the 2021 Community Health Equity Partner...
Beyond Hunger, Housing Forward to receive fed Rescue Plan funds Amounts not to exceed $85,000 and $500,000, respectively by Stacey Sheridan September 7, 2021 David Bradley, Beyond Hunger’s...
Robert has been a tremendous help with our Food Distribution’s this past month. He is on time, easy to work with and does a great job. He participates in the process from making the boxes for...
Beyond Hunger is harnessing the power of communities to end hunger. An award-winning direct service agency (formerly Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry), we serve residents of 13 zip codes on the West...
August 25, 2021Michele Zurakowski, PhD—Chief Executive Officer, Beyond Hunger
Last week something phenomenal happened: President Biden announced a 25% increase in SNAP benefits – the largest permanent increase in the program’s history. The announcement comes just before...
During the month of September we have some great, family-friendly virtual and outdoor events. Participate in our Hunger Action Bingo for the chance to win some Beyond Hunger swag (while supplies last)...
Andrea has been a volunteer since September 2018. She has always been the sunshine in many of our days! Andrea is open to fitting in wherever there is a need and taking on new challenges. She is...
As an essential organization we have remained open throughout the pandemic to meet the emergency food needs of our community. We have also followed the scientific advice of the CDC and our local...
Far too often people are unaware that hunger is an issue in their community. This is why awareness is an important aspect of Hunger Action Month. This month, take the time to hear more about hunger...
