The Pantry is open to low-income families of Rich Township and all of Park Forest who meet the Illinois Department of Public Aid guidelines. All clients must show evidence of a valid local residence at the time of each pantry visit. Recipients can come to the food pantry once every 30 days. The food is a helping hand. The foods are items that will help stretch monthly dollars.
Donations are always welcome.
We depend on churches, community groups and individuals to help fill our pantry shelves. Our pantry has six freezers and five refrigerators. We accept refrigerated and frozen foods as well as canned and dry foods. In, June of last year, The Pantry received second place recognition in the Senior Involvement category for communities of 50,000 to 100,000 in the 1999 Governor's Home Town Awards. The Pantry has won the JC Penney Golden Rule award for the last 4 years.