Services
The Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry provides hunger relief to families from Oak Park, River Forest and the surrounding communities within Cook County.
Food Distribution
Families receive a standard allotment—1-2 bags of canned and boxed food. At times, frozen foods, fresh vegetables, dairy products or bread are also available. Clients may receive food from the OPRF Food Pantry ONCE per month. Due to limited quantities of food, clients requesting food twice in one month cannot be served.
Beginning October 1, 2008 all clients requesting food from the OPRF Food Pantry must provide a photo ID (driver’s licence, state ID, etc.) and proof of residence within Cook County.
Individuals and families wishing to receive food must meet annual income guidelines set by the Illinois Emergency Food Assistance Program. Clients requesting food must sign a form stating that their family income does not exceed the following limits:
Family of 1: $1106 or less /month gross
Family of 2: $1483 or less /month gross
Family of 3: $1860 or less /month gross
Family of 4: $2237 or less /month gross
Family of 5: $2614 or less /month gross
Family of 6: $2991 or less /month gross
Family of 7: $3368 or less / month gross
Family of more than 8: $3745 or less/mo gross