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...

LANSING, IL — An elderly woman who arrived at her own home Sunday morning in Lansing was greeted by a man who robbed her and sexually assaulted her, the Chicago Tribune reports. The reported incident took place just three days after an elderly man reported having been robbed just a block away. Both incidents were reported as occurring within a mile of the Lansing Police Department. Police said the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-elderly-woman-sexually-assaulted-lansing-20171016-story.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">woman pulled her car into her garage in the 17100 block of Greenbay</a> Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, when she was taken into her home by a man who robbed and sexually assaulted her. The assailant stole some jewelry and ran away. A similar incident was reported around 10 a.m. Thursday in the 17100 block of Lorenz Avenue, where a man who pulled into his garage was approached and demanded money and a cell phone before being taken inside for more money. Police described both victims as "elderly," according to the Tribune. The suspect, in both cases, has been described as a black man, about 30 years old and having a medium build. <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-elderly-woman-sexually-assaulted-lansing-20171016-story.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">More via the Chicago Tribune </a> <figure data-aspectratio="4:3"><iframe src allowfullscreen data-aspectratio="4:3" data-originalheight="450" data-originalwidth="600" data-src="https://www.google.com/maps/embed?pb=!1m18!1m12!1m3!1d2984.285546306817!2d-87.54281218520453!3d41.5847049917036!2m3!1f0!2f0!3f0!3m2!1i1024!2i768!4f13.1!3m3!1m2!1s0x880e2007eb122971%3A0x82e548babab76999!2s17100+Greenbay+Ave%2C+Lansing%2C+IL+60438!5e0!3m2!1sen!2sus!4v1508155651414"></iframe></figure>Image via Shutterstock

LANSING, IL — An elderly woman who arrived at her own home Sunday morning in Lansing was greeted by a man who robbed her and sexually assaulted her, the Chicago Tribune reports. The reported incident took place just three days after an elderly man reported having been robbed just a block away. Both incidents were reported as occurring within a mile of the Lansing Police Department.

Police said the <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-elderly-woman-sexually-assaulted-lansing-20171016-story.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">woman pulled her car into her garage in the 17100 block of Greenbay</a> Avenue around 10:30 a.m. Sunday, when she was taken into her home by a man who robbed and sexually assaulted her. The assailant stole some jewelry and ran away. A similar incident was reported around 10 a.m. Thursday in the 17100 block of Lorenz Avenue, where a man who pulled into his garage was approached and demanded money and a cell phone before being taken inside for more money.

Police described both victims as "elderly," according to the Tribune. The suspect, in both cases, has been described as a black man, about 30 years old and having a medium build. <a href="http://www.chicagotribune.com/news/local/breaking/ct-elderly-woman-sexually-assaulted-lansing-20171016-story.html" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">More via the Chicago Tribune </a>

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Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Heights

Elderly Victims Attacked In Lansing 

Two elderly residents of Lansing reported being robbed in their homes within days of each other. 