Saturday at the Food Pantry

Chicago Public Library Best Picture Books of 2021
Parents Magazine October 2021 Book of the Month

A sensitive story about food insecurity.

Molly and her mom don't always have enough food, so one Saturday they visit their local food pantry. Molly's happy to get food to eat until she sees her classmate Caitlin, who's embarrassed to be at the food pantry. Can Molly help Caitlin realize that everyone needs help sometimes?

Author: Diane O'Neill
Publisher: Albert Whitman & Company
Published: 04/09/2026
Pages: 32
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.30lbs
Size: 9.85h x 7.81w x 0.17d
ISBN: 9780807572955
Audience: Ages 4-8

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 2.3
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 518034 / Saturday at the Food Pantry

About the Author
O'Neill, Diane: -

Diane O'Neill holds a BA in writing/English with honors from Columbia College and an MFA with distinction from National University. She has a passion for social justice and lives in Chicago.

Magro, Brizida: - Brizida Magro is an illustrator and educator based in Boulder, Colorado, who grew up in Portugal. She teaches illustration classes at Rocky Mountain College of Art and Design. She has a passion for mountains, wandering the world, and bringing stories to life.