Hunger Action Month In Oak Park: Help Others Go Beyond Hunger

OAK PARK, IL — September is Hunger Action Month, and Beyond Hunger, formerly Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry, is raising awareness about food insecurity in the community and provides several ways for others to participate. Beyond Hunger, located at 848 Lake Street in Oak Park, has food distribution events every Wednesday and Saturday, accepts donations of canned goods or pantry staples, and monthly volunteer orientations, Patch Neighbor Sarah Corbin said.

According to Beyond Hunger, other active ways to support your community members include:

• Dine Out for Hunger at these local restaurants: Support local restaurants and contribute to the fight to end hunger. Dine out, pick up and look for the Beyond Hunger donation jar.
• Hunger Action Month BINGO: Family-friendly virtual and Drive-in BINGO events. Earn and win prizes and swag.
• Learn: "Read a new book. Try a new recipe. Challenge yourself to shop with a constrained budget. And share what you've learned."
• Volunteer

In addition to the above actions, Beyond Hunger encourages community members to advocate to help improve public policies to end hunger and under nutrition this month by wearing any orange you have.

More information: gobeyondhunger.org/hungeractionmonth

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Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 54 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.

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See also:

• Millions Made Hungry By Pandemic Could Include Your Neighbor
• Oak Park Heroes: Help Patch Recognize Those Making A Difference