OPRF Food Pantry awarded Best Fiscal Managment
Nov 5, 2009
Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD) has honored Oak Park River Forest Food Pantry with its Best Fiscal Management award for 2009. Selected from hundreds of food pantries in Cook County, OPRF Food Pantry was singled out for demonstrating the most effective fiscal management program for ensuring effective operations and long-term financial stability. Reviewers commended OPRF Food Pantry for 1) clear understanding of where funding comes from and how it is spent, 2) effective and accurate recordkeeping practices, 3) ability to forecast and estimate future needs, and 4) effective process for securing appropriate funding for future needs. A $500 grant accompanied the award. Additionally, GCFD presented OPRF Food Pantry with the Quality Performance Award for the second year running.
We are honored by this recognition of our financial stewardship and are grateful to all our donors for making it possible.