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Juneteenth Freedom Day
Our greater Chicago community has a number of Juneteenth celebrations, activities and learning opportunities. Consider learning more about the historical legacy of Juneteenth and join in on these...
Blueberry Smoothie
Sweet summertime is finally here in Chicagoland! We've been looking forward to this time of year for months... walks at sunset, flowers in full bloom, and of course cookouts with friends and family...
Carnival Cares - Shopping Cart and Katie Kearns near the Beyond Hunger flag
With the support of Carnival Grocery Store, Beyond Hunger just kicked off a new Carts for our Community program. Upon each visit Beyond Hunger offers individuals and families about 80 pounds of...
Summer Meals for Kids and Teens
Find free summer lunch and breakfast for your kids and teens (through age 18) Oak Park River Forest High School, 201 N. Scoville, Oak Park Pick up Monday 11am-1pm at Door 6 located on Scoville...
June Volunteers of the month
Ray and Mary Therese Simons have been loyal volunteers with us since January of 2017. We are so fortunate to have such a great family as part of our Volunteer team. They come together every Tuesday...
Photo montage of photosforfood: a photo of Corey Kessler, graduation family, baseball player, family on porch and baseball game in action
@PhotosforFoodProject
We think local River Forest resident Corey Kessler is an inspiration. You may have met him through viewing his pictures from the Academy of Movement and Music, baseball fields of River Forest, or most...
Green sprouts in the dirt
Chillinois is seeking new members and leadership! Farmers, eaters and food advocates! Join today. CHI+ILLINOIS Young Farmers Coalition (ChIYFC, or Chillinois) is the northern Illinois chapter of...
Healthy meal with avocados and cilantro, limes and lemons on the table and a table setting
Our new delicious resource for Healthy Recipes is easy to read and easy to search—even for special dietary needs! Nutrition Education is part of our commitment to community health. Visitors to our...
Michael Swaine with case of toilet paper delivery to the donation window at Beyond Hunger
Meet May's Volunteer of the Month: Michael Swaine: Michael has been a loyal volunteer with Beyond Hunger, starting in November of 2017. You can find Michael at the pantry helping receive and our...
Pork Tenderloin, served with mushroom cream sauce over noodles in a white dish
From Tim's Kitchen
In March of 2020, Tim lost his sales job in the trade show and events sector. As the COVID-19 pandemic continued and as his unemployment assistance decreased, he worried about expenses and his ability...
Food Truck Party for Volunteer Appreciation Month - truck and parking lot
We are grateful each day. As we wrap up Volunteer Appreciation Month - we need to say it one more time: Our volunteers rock! This year has been unlike any other - we couldn't have made it through...
Alderman Emma Mitts packing a box for a Home Delivery Recipient
Beyond Hunger marked the opening of its Chicago home delivery location in the Soul City Corridor, 5317 W. Chicago Ave., with a formal ribbon cutting ceremony on April 13. The shared space is also the...