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Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry was honored to be selected Forest Agency’s Charity of the Quarter.During the months of July through September, Forest Agency donated $10 for each insurance (life...

In this version of the Pantry Pulse, we discuss the connections between hunger and health.

Generally, the rates of obesity among people who are poor are higher, and a recent study by the “Snap To Health” organization found that 40 percent of people receiving Food Stamp benefits are obese...

SB 1847 will increase Illinois’ gross income limits for SNAP eligibility form 130% to 165% of the Federal Poverty level. On January 1st, 2016, an estimated 40,000 additional households in IL will have...

Peter was on the Board of Directors for Oak Oark River Forest Food Pantry for 6 years including 3 as President. He was fiercely proud of the work we were able to do together.

In this version of the Pantry Pulse, we discuss the inaugural Can Do Community Challenge.

Read the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry 2014 Annual Report.

In this version of the Pantry Pulse, we cover free lunch for kids in need.

In this version of the Pantry Pulse, we look into some of the people who become part of our organization.

Read the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry 2013 Annual Report.

Here's what you need to know about Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry.

In this version of the Pantry Pulse, we discuss the kindness and compassion that makes this place so unique.