Events Calendar
Cooking Demonstration
Monday, May 13th
Featured Chef: Jeannine Wise from Good Food Catalyst
Southeast Senior Center
1767 E. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60649
Volunteer to Assemble Pet Packs
Monday, May 20th
Meals on Wheels Chicago
314 W. Superior, Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60654
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Tuesday, May 21st
Pantry
Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Volunteer to Assemble Pet Packs
Monday, June 24th
Meals on Wheels Chicago
314 W. Superior, Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60654
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Tuesday, June 25th
Pantry
Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Paella Competition for a Cause
Four of Chicago’s top chefs will go head-to-head in a paella competition to benefit Meals on Wheels Chicago. The event will be held at The Ivy Room, located at 12 East Ohio St., from 2:00pm to 5:00pm.
Guests will have the opportunity to sample each chef’s paella and vote for their favorite. The winning chef will receive the “Best Paella” recognition and bragging rights.
In addition to the paella competition, guests will also enjoy Spanish-inspired passed appetizers, Spanish wines, and a churro station.
Farrand Hall Fundraiser
Saturday, July 20th
Ticketed dinner, proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels Chicago.
Farrand Hall
58522 Farrand Rd
Colon, MI 49040
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Tuesday, July 23rd
Pantry
Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Tuesday, May 21st
Pantry
Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Tuesday, June 25th
Pantry
Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Tuesday, July 23rd
Pantry
Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Tuesday, May 21st
Pantry
Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Tuesday, June 25th
Pantry
Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Tanta Collaboration Dinner
Friday-Sunday April 19th-21st (Dinner Only)
Chefs Gee Cuyucan and Cory Morris are collaborating on a multi course Peruvian tasting menu. Proceeds from the evening will go to help fund our mission.
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Tuesday, April 16th
Pantry
Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Volunteer to Assemble Pet Packs
Monday, April 15th
Meals on Wheels Chicago
314 W. Superior, Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60654
Cooking Demonstration
Thursday, April 11th
Featured Chef: Carlos Garza from Carnivale Restaurant
Central West Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
Chicago Fire “Charity of the Night”
Saturday, April 6th
The Chicago Fire FC faces off against the Houston Dynamo at 7:30pm. Meals on Wheels Chicago has been selected the Charity of the Night. Visit us on the South Courtyard and look for us on the jumbotron during the game. Email cmorris@mealsonwheelschicago.org to secure tickets for the game.
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Tuesday, March 26th
Pantry
Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Volunteer to Assemble Pet Packs
Monday, March 25th
Meals on Wheels Chicago
314 W. Superior, Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60654
Mercat a la Planxa Turns 16
Saturday, March 23rd
Chicagos famed Spanish restaurant, Mercat a la Planxa is turning 16 years old. To celebrate they have invited former chef, Cory Morris to create a custom tasting menu for the evening. 16% of all proceeds from the night will go directly to help fund our misson.
Cooking Demonstration
Tuesday, March 19th
Featured Chef: Austin Fausett from LG Electronics
Southeast Senior Center
1767 E. 79th Street
Chicago, IL 60649
Bingo Sponsored by Vizient
Thursday, March 14th
Southeast Altas Senior Center
1767 E 79th St
Chicago, IL 60649
Cooking Demonstration
Thursday, March 14th
Featured Chef: Marciel Barragan
Central West Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Ave.
Chicago, IL 60612
Bingo Sponsored by Cigna Healthcare
Wednesday, March 13th
Northwest Copernicus Senior Center
3160 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Around the World Chef Series Dinner at The Ivy Room
Sunday, March 10th
Join us for a very special chef dinner highlighting the cuisine of Spain by chefs Cory Morris of Meals on Wheels Chicago and Evan Behmer of Ivy Room. The event will take place in the Tree Studios Chef’s Kitchen located at 4 E Ohio St. from 6pm to 9pm. Proceeds benefit Meals on Wheels Chicago.
Cooking Demonstration
Wednesday, March 6th
Featured Chef: Cory Morris from Meals on Wheels Chicago
Northeast Senior Center
2019 W. Lawrence
Chicago, IL 60625
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Tuesday, February 27th
Pantry Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Volunteer to Assemble Pet Packs
Monday, February 26th
Meals on Wheels Chicago
314 W. Superior, Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60654
Cooking Demonstration
Wednesday, February 21st
Featured Chef: William Lara from Le Sud
Northwest Senior Center
3160 N Milwaukee Ave
Chicago, IL 60618
Cooking Demonstration
Thursday, February 15th
Featured Chef: David Oland from Mercat a la Planxa
Central West Senior Center
2102 West Ogden
Chicago, IL 60612
Cooking Demonstration
Friday, February 9th
Featured Chef: David Wang from Asadio Tacos
Southwest Senior Center
6117 S. Kedzie Ave.
Chicago IL 60629
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Pantry Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Volunteer to Assemble Pet Packs
Meals on Wheels Chicago
314 W. Superior, Suite 201
Chicago, IL 60654
Bingo Sponsored by Cigna Healthcare
Southeast Altas Senior Center
1767 E. 79th St.
Chicago, IL, 60649
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Pantry Set-Up is from 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM.
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Bingo and Wellness Giveaway with ProCore
Northwest Senior Center
3160 North Milwaukee Avenue
Chicago, IL 60618
Bingo Sponsored by Elara Engineering
Southeast Senior Center
1767 E. 79th St.
Chicago, IL, 60649
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612
Celebrity Chef Ball
Celebrate the Meals on Wheels Chicago program where dozens of top chefs and mixologists will come together to create a special evening of fine dining. The Ball begins with a cocktail reception followed by a truly unique and extravagant experience where every table is a chef's table! A team of chefs will prepare a six-course meal right in front of your table, personally presenting their creations. Opportunities to win stellar experiences while supporting our cause are available during the live auction and paddle raise.
Proceeds benefit Chicago's homebound seniors and people with disabilities struggling with food insecurity. This event is black tie optional. As this is a unique culinary experience, we cannot accommodate special requests or dietary restrictions.
Nourish Chicago Pantry
Central West Ogden Senior Center
2102 West Ogden Avenue
Chicago, IL, 60612