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.

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On
Sunday August 16th&nbsp;Junk in the Trunk Morris will hold an outdoor
flea market at our Morris Plaza home. Our independent vendors will be
open for business from 9AM until 3PM, offering shoppers a wide
variety of items at excellent prices. The Morris Plaza is located
behind Walgreens at 100 West Commercial Drive, a block west of
Division Street which is IL Rt. 47. If you would like to be a vendor
in Morris on August 16th, or at any of our upcoming events in Morris,
Gardner or Mazon it is not too late as advance registration is not
required. Simply arrive at 8AM, pay the $15 vendor fee, and take an
available spot. Vendors with small trailers are welcome without an
additional charge, and there is no admission fee for shoppers.
Proceeds from vendor fees received at this event will be donated to
the Goose Lake Prairie Partners. Junk in the Trunk Morris would like
to thank the Morris Department of Public Works for providing trash
receptacles at this event. Additional information about this event and Junk in the Trunk Morris is
available on Facebook or contact manager George Bennett,
630-319-0289 or&nbsp;<a href="mailto:morrissale@yahoo.com">morrissale@yahoo.com</a>.

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