May 2017By Barb Hickey“Three things in human life are important: the first is to be kind; the second is to be kind; the third is to be kind.” Henry JamesWhen people talk about the excellence of Oak...
This month's theme is heart heat. Recipes, discussions, and activities will help people with high blood pressure, diabetes, and obesity to prevent heart disease.
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...
Pantry Pulse: Spring 2017Our spring Pantry Pulse newsletter is out now! In this issue:Nutrition Education's ImpactNotes from a successful food driveMeet ZahavaCheck-in with Eddie, one year after...
April's nutrition theme is Eating Healthy on a Budget. The Nutrition Education team will be sharing tips and tricks to eat healthy on a limited budget.
Impacting Clients Today & Community Health Long-TermThere are many ways in which Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry is special: its welcoming and respectful atmosphere, terrific volunteers, and...
Eddie had no idea a routine visit to a Pantry distribution one day last year would lead to him becoming a better cook. A chat with dietitian, Maria Delis, piqued his interest, and before he knew it...
Nationally, 1 in 7 people are considered food insecure. Locally, hunger can feel far away, but it exists in virtually every community, including ours. View graphics as a PDF. You may be shocked to...
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...
