Serving Our Community, One Senior at a Time
From front doors to community cafés, Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois delivers nourishment, connection, and care.
Serving Our Community, One Senior at a Time
From front doors to community cafés, Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois delivers nourishment, connection, and care.
Supporting Older Adults, Strengthening Communities
More than 450,000 seniors in Illinois face food insecurity. Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois (MOWFNI) provides meals and resources to help older adults and individuals with disabilities lead healthy, active lives. Since the 1970s, we’ve worked to ensure no senior goes hungry, promoting connection and community. As needs grow, we remain committed to supporting those we serve.
Our Services
Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois offers three essential services: Meals on Wheels, delivering nutritious meals to seniors at home; Senior Community Cafes, providing inviting dining options for older adults; and Dining Around Town, offering healthy meals to enjoy at restaurants or on the go.
Making an Impact
Every day, our supporters, volunteers, and staff work together to make a real difference. From delivering meals to providing companionship, our impact is felt across Northern Illinois.
Volunteer With Us
Volunteering with Meals on Wheels is a powerful way to give back to your community and make a direct impact. Whether you're an individual, a family, or a corporate team, you can help deliver meals to seniors and individuals with disabilities, offering both nourishment and companionship. From meal delivery to greeting card art, your time can make a big difference in someone's day. Join us today and experience the rewarding feeling of supporting those in need!
Become a Donor
Your support ensures that older adults and individuals with disabilities receive the nutritious meals they need to stay healthy and independent. Every gift helps us grow and sustain our programs across Cook, Kendall, Grundy, and Will Counties. Together, we can make sure that no older adult goes hungry.
Thank You to Our Generous Donors and Sponsors
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🌍 Happy World Food Day! 🍲
Every person deserves access to fresh, nutritious food—no matter their age or mobility. While today is a global movement, the fight against hunger and isolation starts right here in our own neighborhood.
For many older adults in our community, a hot, well-balanced meal delivered right to their front door is essential to staying healthy, independent, and cared for. But our deliveries bring more than nourishment—they bring a warm smile, a friendly check-in, and a connection to the community. 💙
This World Food Day, help us ensure no senior goes hungry. Whether you donate, share this post, or volunteer an hour to deliver meals, you are making a direct impact locally!
👉 Support our mission today at mowfni.org
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Fall Prevention is vital for seniors to remain healthy and age in place. It helps seniors stay safe, independent, and connected in their communities.
Congratulations to AgeOptions on receiving a grant that will ensure that all seniors can age with dignity.
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Meet Josie and hear why she appreciates Meals on Wheels 💙
For our clients, a delivery brings a hot meal, a friendly face, and someone checking in. 🍽️
Do you know an older adult (60+) who could use this kind of support? Visit the link mowfni.org/services. And if you’d like to be the friendly face at the door, we’d love to have you as a volunteer!
#MealsOnWheels #NorthernIllinois #ClientStory #OlderAdults #CommunityCare #VolunteerWithUs #SeniorSupport
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50 years of dedication! Delivering meals is so much more than food at the door—it’s about connection, care, and showing up for our neighbors. Thank you to Arleen and the team at the Seniors Assistance Center / Aging Care Connections for serving local older adults!
Norridge Senior Meal Coordinator Marks 50 Years of Service
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She’s coordinated meal deliveries for Norridge seniors for 50 years — and she’s not stopping.0 CommentsComment on Facebook
Our offices are closed today, Monday, October 12, in observance of Indigenous Peoples’ Day.
Today we honor the Native peoples of the United States, whose histories, cultures, and contributions continue to shape our communities. We recognize the Indigenous nations who have cared for the land we now call Northern Illinois for generations, and we are grateful for their resilience and their living traditions.
We will be back on Tuesday, October 13th. Thank you for being part of our Meals on Wheels community. 💙
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Did you know that Meals on Wheels for Northern Illinois (MOWFNI) delivers fresh, nutritious meals right to the homes of older adults in the Village of Montgomery, IL?
Good nutrition is essential for staying active, healthy, and independent—and we’re here to support our local seniors every step of the way!
🌟 What We Offer:
* Nutritious Meals: Each meal meets federal nutrition guidelines and is approved by a registered dietitian.
* Friendly Wellness Checks: Our delivery drivers provide a warm smile, a friendly check-in, and peace of mind for families.
* No Cost to Eligible Seniors: Meals are provided with a suggested donation. No one is ever turned away based on the ability to pay.
📋 How to Get Started:
Getting enrolled in Montgomery is simple! State guidelines require a friendly home assessment through our local partner, Senior Services Associates:
* Call Senior Services Associates: Reach out to the Kendall County Care Coordination Unit at (630) 553-5777.
* Schedule a Home Visit: A certified Care Coordinator will visit to discuss meal preferences and confirm eligibility.
* Enjoy Meals & Support: Once complete, your meal delivery start date will be confirmed! Plus, your coordinator can help connect you to additional local resources if needed.
🌐 Learn more & view options: Visit buff.ly/OgkqbwE or email KendallMeals@mowfni.org for Kendall County program details.
Share this post with neighbors, family, and friends in Montgomery who could benefit from home-delivered meals! 💙
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🎉 4 YEARS IN A ROW: OVER ONE MILLION MEALS SERVED! 🎉
For the fourth year in a row, we've served more than 1,000,000 meals across the four counties we call home! 🍽️❤️
That's a million moments of nourishment, a million smiles at the door, and a million reminders that no one is forgotten. And we've done it year after year after year.
But we didn't do this. You did.
To our incredible volunteers, who show up in every kind of weather with your time and your heart: thank you. 🚗💛
To our dedicated staff, who make every route, every meal, and every connection possible: thank you. 👏
Without you, none of this would have happened. Here's to four amazing years of showing up for our neighbors, and to many more ahead! 🥳
Help us keep the streak going:
🙋 Volunteer with us: buff.ly/dEtUunS
💛 Donate to continue the mission: mowfni.org/give-now
#MealsOnWheels #OneMillionMeals #ThankYouVolunteers
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Good health starts at the table. 🍎 A nutritious meal is one of the simplest steps in preventive care, and we make it easy. Enjoy a hot lunch with neighbors at one of our community cafes, or have meals delivered right to your door.
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🍽️🎉 LUNCH + BINGO = FUN! 🎲❤️
📍 WHERE: Beecher Center Community Café
908 Game Farm Rd., Yorkville, IL 60560
🍴 WHAT: Enjoy lunch at our local café and stay for BINGO! 🎲🎉
🕚 WHEN: Lunch starts at 11:00 a.m.
📅 Tuesday • Wednesday • Friday
Come for the food, stay for the fun, and bring your lucky Bingo vibes! 😄🍽️🎲
📞 Questions? Call Louise at 630-553-2316
📧 KendallMeals@mowfni.org
🔗 More info: www.mowfni.org/kendall?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social_community_group&utm_campaign=cafe_ca...
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