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...

FORD HEIGHTS, IL – A registered sex offender was found with a loaded semi-automatic pistol in Ford Heights Sunday night after police responded to a report of a suspicious person with a gun in the 1400 block of Embassy Lane, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said Monday in announcing a charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon against Reginald Hughes. Hughes, 38, of Ford Heights was found at 6:40 p.m. in possession of a .9 mm Smith &amp; Wesson pistol. According to sheriff's police, it was loaded with seven rounds when it was seized from Hughes. In addition to his status as a registered sex offender, Hughes is also a convicted felon. Police said he was convicted of manufacture/delivery of cocaine in 2008. Photo: Reginald Hughes, 38, Ford Heights / via Cook County Sheriff's Office

FORD HEIGHTS, IL – A registered sex offender was found with a loaded semi-automatic pistol in Ford Heights Sunday night after police responded to a report of a suspicious person with a gun in the 1400 block of Embassy Lane, the Cook County Sheriff's Office said Monday in announcing a charge of aggravated unlawful use of a weapon by a felon against Reginald Hughes.

Hughes, 38, of Ford Heights was found at 6:40 p.m. in possession of a .9 mm Smith &amp; Wesson pistol. According to sheriff's police, it was loaded with seven rounds when it was seized from Hughes. In addition to his status as a registered sex offender, Hughes is also a convicted felon. Police said he was convicted of manufacture/delivery of cocaine in 2008.

Photo: Reginald Hughes, 38, Ford Heights / via Cook County Sheriff's Office

Cook County

Lauren Traut

Chicago Heights

Loaded Gun Found On Sex Offender: Sheriff

Sheriff's police say Reginald Hughes had seven rounds inside a .9 mm Smith & Wesson pistol when he was found in Ford Heights Sunday night.