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Description of Program and Relief

Beyond Hunger’s Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry

During the COVID-19 outbreak, Beyond Hunger is distributing food at its Oak Park River Forest Pantry to individuals living in 13 zip codes across Cook County, including portions of Chicago and its near-west Suburbs.

Government or Lead Agency

Beyond Hunger

Dates Available

Saturdays, 9 a.m.–12 p.m.

1st Wednesday of the month, 3:30 p.m.–6:30 p.m.; all other Wednesdays, 3:30 p.m.–5 p.m.

Eligibility Requirements/Restrictions

Households may visit the Food Pantry once a calendar month and must provide:

  • A photo ID;

  • Proof of address in the service area with one of the following 13 zip codes: 60130, 60131, 60141, 60171, 60176, 60301, 60302, 60304, 60305, 60402, 60644, 60651 and 60707. If the individual’s photo ID does not have proof of address, the individual must bring a current utility bill, mortgage, lease, letter from landlord, or voter registration card.

Although proof of income is not required, individuals will be asked to sign a form to verify that they meet Annual Income Guidelines as set by the Illinois Emergency Food Assistance Program, which is as follows:

  • Family of 1: $1799 or less /month gross;

  • Family of 2: $2425 or less /month gross;

  • Family of 3: $3051 or less /month gross;

  • Family of 4: $3677 or less /month gross;

  • Family of 5: $4303 or less /month gross;

  • Family of 6: $4929 or less /month gross;

  • Family of 7: $5555 or less /month gross;

  • Family of 8: $6181 or less/month gross;

  • For each additional household member over 8, add $625.

Application Deadlines (If Applicable)

N/A

Contact for More Information

The Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry is located at 848 Lake Street, Oak Park, IL 60301 in the lower level of First United Church of Oak Park.

708.386.1324 ext. 1114

info@GoBeyondHunger.org

List of Additional Information

For more information about Beyond Hunger’s Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, including answers to frequently asked questions, click here.

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