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, dietitian-approved 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...

<a href="https://www.cityofchicagoheights.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=361" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the City of Chicago Heights:</a> Applications Opening Soon: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Do you live in Suburban Cook County and need help paying rent and utilities due to COVID-19? The Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance program pays up to:12 months of missed rent and utility payments3 months of future rent payments<a href="https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/covid-19-recovery-rental-assistance-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Click here to learn more and to prepare to apply.</a> <hr /> This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.cityofchicagoheights.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the City of Chicago Heights</a>. The views expressed here are the author's own.

<a href="https://www.cityofchicagoheights.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=361" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">Press release from the City of Chicago Heights:</a>

Applications Opening Soon: Emergency Rental Assistance Program Do you live in Suburban Cook County and need help paying rent and utilities due to COVID-19?

The Cook County Emergency Rental Assistance program pays up to:12 months of missed rent and utility payments

3 months of future rent payments<a href="https://www.cookcountyil.gov/service/covid-19-recovery-rental-assistance-program" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Click here to learn more and to prepare to apply.</a>

<hr /> This press release was produced by <a href="https://www.cityofchicagoheights.org" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">the City of Chicago Heights</a>. The views expressed here are the author’s own.

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Find your nature’s muse at the <a href="https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/headlines/news/get-your-hands-dirty-plum-creek-fest-encourages-artistic-expression" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Festival of Arts Through Nature</a> from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 26.
This <a href="https://www.reconnectwithnature.org/preserves-trails/visitor-centers/plum-creek-nature-center" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">Forest Preserve District of Will County</a> event will be full of hands-on activities that let you express yourself through music, movement and visual arts. 
Contribute to colorful community art installations, shop one-of-a-kind works from artists and enjoy tasty culinary treats along the way. Spark your imagination and experience the many ways nature can inspire art in many forms for all ages.&nbsp;
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11:15 a.m., 1 p.m. and 2:15 p.m.: Free yoga sessions with Seeds of Serenity, LLC.&nbsp;Each class is suitable for all ages and levels and offers a beautiful way to nurture your body and soul as you explore your connections to nature through yoga. Expect a combination of gentle stretches, calming poses, and breath work designed to create space for inner calm. Leave feeling refreshed, balanced and at ease. The classes will take place outside in the grass. Please bring your own yoga mat or blanket.
Noon to 2 p.m.: Concert by The StingRays.&nbsp;The StingRays play the greatest music ever written and play it with the energy, passion and authenticity of the artists whose music they love. This interactive show will get the crowd dancing and singing to your favorite rock 'n' roll hits of the 1950s, 60s and 70s. Bring your own lawn chair or blanket.&nbsp;
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<ul><li>Free henna tattoos and face painting</li><li>"Winged Ambassadors" exhibition and meet and greet with artist Marcia Whitney-Schenck</li><li>Community art installations</li><li>Vendors row with local artisans</li><li>Make-and-take crafts</li><li>Legos, bubbles and chalk</li><li>Lunch off the grill served by the Crete Cadets</li><li>Refreshing beverages from Hello Boba</li></ul>

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Join Becky's Warriors&nbsp;as we say goodbye to Summer and hello to Fall during our inaugural Family Fest&nbsp;fundraiser. There is something for everyone, including a Bake-Off (we're also looking for bakers AND judges), giveaways, live music, food trucks, desserts, wine tastings, inflatables, face painting, caricaturist, vendors and so much more!&nbsp;FREE entry. FREE parking. It's an event like no other, and we want you to be there!
Come celebrate with us, whether you're 1 or 100. Registration is preferred so we have enough giveaways, but walk ups are more than welcome!
Questions? Contact us at <a href="mailto:crystal@beckyswarriors.org," target="_blank">crystal@beckyswarriors.org</a> or <a href="mailto:missy@beckyswarriors.org" target="_blank" rel="noopener">missy@beckyswarriors.org</a><a href="mailto:tammie@beckyswarriors.org" target="_blank"></a>.
Interested in Vending? Sign up <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fest-vendor-form" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.
Want to participate in the Bake-off? Register <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fest-bake-off-registration" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.
Want to&nbsp;Sponsor the event? More information can be found <a href="https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/family-fest-sponsorship-opportunities" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">HERE</a>.
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