Here is your hyper local resource guide to Forest Park information during the COVID-19 pandemic. Questions? Let us know at askus@fppl.org.
Business Resources
Information and resources for small businesses including information on grants.
Childcare
Parents whose jobs have been deemed essential and are in need of emergency child care can search for providers at https://emergencycare.inccrra.org/
To parents whose jobs have been classified as essential and need emergency child care, you can search for suppliers at https://emergencycare.inccrra.org/
COVID-19 Info
Drive-Thru Testing at Walgreens
Find out if you are eligible for testing.
COVID – 19 updates are also on the Village of Forest Park Website
Cook County Department of Public Health COVID-19 surveillance data
Cook County Medical Examiner COVID-19 Related Deaths
Cook County Medical Examiner COVID-19 Data
For reliable information on COVID-19, please go to the Centers for Disease Control and the Illinois Department of Public Health.
Family Resources
The Library compiled a list of family activities.
Food & School Lunches
Howard Mohr Community Center Food Pantry
7640 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL
The Food Pantry at the Howard Mohr Community Center is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am-3:30 pm for curbside delivery of foods to FP residents in need. Please call ahead, so they can prepare for you: 708-771-7737.
They will receive donations in the same way: call ahead, then connect curbside: 708-771-7737 They are accepting donations in food and monetary donations.
Available Community Center Senior Services:
- Assistance with grocery shopping needs
- Food delivery if needed
Little Free Pantry at the Forest Park Public Library
7555 Jackson Blvd, Forest Park, IL
Anyone at anytime can take items from the Little Free Pantry. We hope it will be stocked with food and things people need like non-perishable food items and toiletry items, such as bars, canned goods (pop tops are best), proteins, personal care items, new socks, etc. We are not collecting razors, chemicals, clothing, homemade items, or unsealed or opened food. If you have a question, please ask in the library or email us at askus@fppl.org.
*If you need to pick up groceries please consider dropping things in our Little Free Pantry on your way home.*
Forest Park Restaurant Delivery & Carry Out
Beyond Hunger
Beyond Hunger is open and giving away food.
Service hours: Saturdays: 9 am – 12 pm, 1st Wednesday of the month, 6- 7:30 pm, and al other Wednesdays: 3:30- 5:00 pm.
They require a photo ID and proof of residence in their service area, which does include Forest Park.
They are not accepting donations of items but are accepting monetary donations.
Schools Bagged Lunches
District 91 Grab & Go Lunch
Free lunch is available to all students. Families living north of I-290 pick up in front of Garfield School (543 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL ). Families living south of I-290 pick up in the vestibule behind Field-Stevenson/Forest Park Middle School (424 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL).
District 209 Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch
D209 will assist families during this time with free Grab & Go Breakfast and Lunch. Families can pick up meals for school age children age 18 and under at the nearest PTHS D209 school. Breakfast will be served from 9 am to 10 am, and lunch will be served between 11:30 am to 1:30 pm. Meals will be distributed at the Tower Entrance at Proviso East, the Visitor Entrance at Proviso West, and the North Entrance at PMSA.
On Mondays and Wednesdays, students can pick up 2 days worth of food, 2 cold breakfasts, and 2 cold lunches. On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, students can pick up 1 days worth of food. Food is able to be picked up between 10:30 am and 12:30 pm. Food can be picked up at Door 2 of Proviso East, Visitor’s Entrance at Proviso West, and North Entrance of PMSA.
How You Can Help
If you want and are able to help out, check out what these local organizations need.
Homeless Resources
Housing Forward news and updates
The 24 hour-a-day shelter site has been closed. All clients have been moved to individual accommodations effective Sunday, March 22. The Oak Park and Maywood offices and daytime Support Center are also temporarily closed. More info at Housing Forward: COVID-19 Update Page. Click here to donate to our Emergency Response Fund to help maintain shelter, food, and essential services for our clients.
Internet & WiFi
Comcast
Comcast has announced 60 days free in-home, high-speed Internet access for low-income households, and open, free access to all XFINITY WiFi Hotspots for anyone. There are also additional initiatives.
Library WiFi Available Outside of Building
The Library WiFi will be available outside of the building. It can be accessed by anyone. We encourage social distancing if you decide to come to the Library and use the WiFi.
Public Access WiFi
Check out this map of available WiFi in Illinois.
Job & Unemployment
Find information for job seekers and unemployment resources.
Medical Testing
Cook County Department of Public Health Testing Sites
Drive-Thru Testing at Walgreens
Find out if you are eligible for testing.
COVID – 19 updates are also on the Village of Forest Park Website
Mental Health
Mental health and wellness resources compiled by the Library.
Schools
District 91 School District
The schools are will be closed for the rest of the school year.
E-learning will continue until the end of the school year. School will not be held during during Remote Learning Days on Friday, May 1, Friday, May 15, and Friday, May 29.
Free lunch is available to all students. Families living north of I-290 pick up in front of Garfield School (543 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL ). Families living south of I-290 pick up in the vestibule behind Field-Stevenson/Forest Park Middle School (424 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL).
Stay up-to-date by following District 91 on Facebook.
Proviso Township District 209 School District- Closed
All three Proviso Township high schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year.
D209 will provide free meals during mandated school closures for school aged children 18 and under. Families can pick up meals at nearest PTHS D209 school. More info here.
Senior Services
Walmart has Senior Hours 1 hour before opening on Tuesdays through April 28. Jewel-Osco in River Forest has Senior Hours from 7-9 pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Available Community Center Senior Services:
- Senior Bus Transportation, by appointment, for dialysis and medical appointments, with verbal health pre-screening.
- Assistance with grocery shopping needs
- Food delivery if needed
- Prescription pickup
Support Local Business
Support your favorite business by shopping local.
Village of Forest Park Organizations
Village Hall- Building Closed
Forest Park Vehicle Sticker Deadline has been extended until further notice.
Vehicle Sticker enforcement is suspended until further notice.
Pay water bills, parking tickets, vehicle stickers, etc. online, through the mail, or by utilizing the secure drop box placed next to the Village Hall front door.
Pay vehicle stickers & parking tickets (needs Flash Player version 10.0.0 or greater)
Questions? Police Parking Division: 708-366-7272 or Village Hall: 708-366-2323
Forest Park Public Library- Closed
The Library is closed until further notice. All programs and most services have been canceled. Library material due dates have all been extended to May 1. Digital materials and online learning resources are available with your library card. Don’t have a library card. Apply here. Need help with finding your PIN, paying a fine, etc. Let us know at askus@fppl.org.
Park District of Forest Park– Closed
All programs and facilities including outdoor facilities (bathrooms, skate park, soccer field, tennis courts, and in-line skate rink) are closed to the public until further notice. This is a fluid situation and could change.
The Park District’s customer service staff will be available via phone Monday-Friday from 8 am-6 pm at 708-366-7500.
Howard Mohr Community Center-Closed (Except for Food Pantry)
All programs and most services are canceled at the Community Center.
The Food Pantry at the Howard Mohr Community Center is open Monday to Friday from 7:30 am-3:30 pm for curbside delivery of foods to FP residents in need. Please call ahead, so they can prepare for you: 708-771-7737.
They will receive donations in the same way: call ahead, then connect curbside: 708-771-7737 They are accepting donations in food and monetary donations.
District 91 School District-Closed
The schools are will be closed for the rest of the school year.
Free lunch is available to all students. Families living north of I-290 pick up in front of Garfield School (543 Hannah Ave, Forest Park, IL ). Families living south of I-290 pick up in the vestibule behind Field-Stevenson/Forest Park Middle School (424 Des Plaines Ave, Forest Park, IL).
Proviso Township District 209 School District- Closed
All three Proviso Township high schools will be closed for the remainder of the school year.
D209 will provide free meals during mandated school closures for school aged children 18 and under. Families can pick up meals at nearest PTHS D209 school. More info here.
If you need more assistance, please contact the Library at 708-366-7171 or by email at askus@fppl.org.