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 - A teenage girl from Chicago who has diminished mental capacities has gone missing, authorities in the far south suburb are saying. The public's help is sought in <a href="http://abc7chicago.com/police-teen-with-diminished-mental-capabilities-missing-in-south-suburbs/2742661/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">finding 19-year-old Joslyn Perez</a>. Perez was last seen around 11 p.m. on Dec. 2 while at a relative's house in Lansing. She is also known to frequent areas in Orland Park and East Chicago, Indiana. She may be in need of medical attention.She is 5'6" tall, 115 lbs, with long, reddish-brown hair with purple highlights in the front, brown eyes, and a scar on her forehead. She was last seen wearing a black windbreaker jacket, black v-neck t-shirt, blue jeans, black shoes, and carries a grey purse. Photo via Lansing Police Department

LANSING, IL - A teenage girl from Chicago who has diminished mental capacities has gone missing, authorities in the far south suburb are saying.

The public's help is sought in <a href="http://abc7chicago.com/police-teen-with-diminished-mental-capabilities-missing-in-south-suburbs/2742661/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">finding 19-year-old Joslyn Perez</a>. Perez was last seen around 11 p.m. on Dec. 2 while at a relative's house in Lansing. She is also known to frequent areas in Orland Park and East Chicago, Indiana. She may be in need of medical attention.

She is 5’6” tall, 115 lbs, with long, reddish-brown hair with purple highlights in the front, brown eyes, and a scar on her forehead. She was last seen wearing a black windbreaker jacket, black v-neck t-shirt, blue jeans, black shoes, and carries a grey purse. Photo via Lansing Police Department

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Heights

19-Year-Old Woman Missing 

Police are seeking the public's help in finding Joslyn Perez, who has diminished mental capabilities. 