Become a Volunteer Meal Driver: Just 2 Hours a Week

Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois

For thousands of older adults across Illinois, a knock at the door is more than just a food delivery—it is a vital lifeline. At Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois (MOWFNI), we are dedicated to helping our senior neighbors live independently, safely, and with dignity in the homes they love. We achieve this through nutritious food, wellness checks, and the power of human connection, but we cannot do it alone. The Power of Our Volunteers Our volunteers are the heartbeat of MOWFNI. If you have just two hours a week to spare, you can make a profound difference. Delivering meals fits seamlessly into a midday routine or lunch break. As a volunteer driver, you do far more than hand over a meal; you provide a friendly smile, a warm conversation, and a crucial safety check for a senior who might not see anyone else that day. We offer flexible scheduling that allows you to volunteer weekly, monthly, or as part of a team with coworkers or friends. Our Core Programs: Home-Delivered Meals: We provide hot, medically tailored, and nutritious meals delivered directly to the doorsteps of those who cannot cook or shop for themselves. Community Cafes: Beyond home delivery, our vibrant Community Cafes offer a welcoming space for active older adults to gather, enjoy a delicious lunch, socialize, and build meaningful friendships that combat senior isolation. Make a Local Impact Today When you support or volunteer with MOWFNI, you are directly investing in the health and happiness of older adults right here in our neighborhood. Whether you are looking to give back during retirement, connect with your community, or get your local business involved in a meaningful cause, there is a place for you in our volunteer family. Join us in delivering more than a meal. Visit mowfni.org/volunteer-sign-up to fill out a brief volunteer application, or call us today to learn how you can start changing lives—one hour, one smile, and one senior at a time.

Will County

Andrea Earnest

Chicago Metropolitan Area

Bolingbrook

Illinois

For thousands of older adults across Illinois, a knock at the door is more than just a food delivery—it is a vital lifeline. At Meals on Wheels for...

DOLTON, IL - A teenager was killed and a man seriously injured in a gas station armed robbery that turned deadly in Dolton late Thursday morning. Family members have identified the victims of the tragedy at Clark gas station as 19-year-old Arshad Vhora and 55-year-old Bakar Saieed, according to a report from ABC-7-Chicago. Police were called to the <a href="http://abc7chicago.com/2-shot-1-fatally-in-dolton-attempted-armed-robbery/2834471/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Clark station in the 700 block of East 142nd</a> Street around 11 a.m. by a man on the phone line who was unable to speak. When they arrived, they found both gunshot victims unresponsive. It is believed that the two were victims of an armed robbery in which shots were fired. Vhora, a college student, died while Saieed was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in serious condition. Police continue to investigate Thursday night. <a href="http://abc7chicago.com/2-shot-1-fatally-in-dolton-attempted-armed-robbery/2834471/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">More via ABC-7-Chicago</a> Image via Shutterstock

DOLTON, IL - A teenager was killed and a man seriously injured in a gas station armed robbery that turned deadly in Dolton late Thursday morning. Family members have identified the victims of the tragedy at Clark gas station as 19-year-old Arshad Vhora and 55-year-old Bakar Saieed, according to a report from ABC-7-Chicago.

Police were called to the <a href="http://abc7chicago.com/2-shot-1-fatally-in-dolton-attempted-armed-robbery/2834471/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Clark station in the 700 block of East 142nd</a> Street around 11 a.m. by a man on the phone line who was unable to speak. When they arrived, they found both gunshot victims unresponsive. It is believed that the two were victims of an armed robbery in which shots were fired. Vhora, a college student, died while Saieed was taken to Advocate Christ Medical Center in serious condition.

Police continue to investigate Thursday night. <a href="http://abc7chicago.com/2-shot-1-fatally-in-dolton-attempted-armed-robbery/2834471/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">More via ABC-7-Chicago</a>

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Heights

1 Killed In Robbery At Dolton Gas Station

Two people were shot during an armed robbery at a Clark gas station in Dolton. 