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...

For children from third grade to sixth grade. Supplies will be provided.

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Heights

Bingo

Sports

Homewood-Flossmoor

Oak Forest

Tinley Park

Lake County

Munster

Indiana

Frankfort

Hammond

Mokena

Lorraine Swanson

Alsip-Crestwood

Orland Park

Chicago

Beverly-MtGreenwood

🌱 Patch AM: Back to School and 11 more events

Coming up: K - 5th First Day of School! on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar

Community Corner

🌱 Patch AM: Crafting Corner and 11 more events

Coming up: Comics, Action Figures, Cosplay & More Market on the Chicago Heights Patch calendar

Across Illinois

$990K Drowning Settlement | Pope Gets Cubs...

$1.04B Powerball Winner Still Unknown | Mayor Injured In Bar Shooting | Thief Spends Night In Department Store | Woman Missing 36 Years

$990K Drowning Settlement | Pope Gets Cubs Jersey | Felon Accused In Six Flags Battery: IL News

'Time Machine,' Lotto Luck, More: Good News,...

Good news stories were abundant throughout Illinois Patch this week. Take a look at our favorites. 

'Time Machine,' Lotto Luck, More: Good News, Illinois

Across America

Outdoor Cats Spark Debate Over Wildlife, Pet...

Readers agree unmanaged cats are a problem but split over roaming pets, feeding ferals, TNR and who should bear the responsibility.

Outdoor Cats Spark Debate Over Wildlife, Pet Safety And Neighbor Rights: Block Talk

The Fierce Debate Over Feeding Feral Cats: Block Talk

Outdoor Cats Spark Debate Over Wildlife, Pet Safety And Neighbor Rights

Nearby Communities

State Edition

National Edition

Sports

Bingo

Bob Bong, Neighbor

More from Chicago Heights

Freelance Photographer Accused Of Impersonating A Firefighter/EMS Worker At Crete House Fire

50 Bodies Found Stacked At Another Facility Owned By Man Behind Shuttered Chicago Heights Crematory

Sauk Village Woman, 20, ID'd As Pedestrian Fatally Struck On I-394: Medical Examiner

Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois