Hosting a Food Drive?
Food drives are an incredible way to make a difference in the community. Why not make it a food and fund drive? Every $1 you give is enough for us to purchase enough groceries for 3 meals.
Who We Serve
"Vulnerable Populations" are no stranger at the Food Pantry. In fact, 93% of individuals served by the Food Pantry belong to a household with at least one member who is a senior, child, or disabled.
Improving Quality and Quantity of Food
In FY2016 we improved both the quality and quantity of food distributed to over 15,000 families.
Something Great Cooking at the Food Pantry
Clients of the Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry will tell you at any distribution that this Pantry is the best in their area...
Surplus Project - Volunteer Spotlight
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.
October Nutrition Theme: Whole Grains
During October our nutrition education team will be focusing on the importance of whole Grains and incorporating them into your diet.
October Schedule:October 1st: Discussion - Whole Grains
There's No Place Like Home for Home Delivery Clients
Meet Roy Smith and Barbara Young, two of the growing number of homebound seniors served by the pantry’s Home Delivery program. Once free to work and move around the community with mobility and ease, age and health issues make just...
Home Delivery Program Goes the Distance
If you bring it to them, they will eat. And eat they do, with a joyful sense of relief and a grateful smile at the door. In our ongoing mission to erase local hunger, the Pantry has added a Home Delivery program in an effort to meet...
Paula: Money = Convenience
Be honest – how often do you think, “I don’t have time to make lunch so I’ll just pick up something” or “It’s been a long day, let’s order/drive thru/pick up food”? Honestly, I do that more often than I’d like to admit.