History

For twenty years and through millions of meals served, Meals on Wheels Chicago continues to proudly supports our community partners who so tirelessly work to provide desperately needed services for Chicago's home-bound seniors and individuals with disabilities.

In 1987, Meals on Wheels Chicago, represented by community leaders and concerned citizens, partnered with its' primary community affiliate, the City of Chicago, to address the unmet nutritional needs of the cities homebound elderly and disabled. What this core group discovered was a shortage of meal services for holidays, short term or emergency meals, and weekend delivery. To fill this void, Meals on Wheels Chicago committed to raising funds through special events, private funding, corporate partnerships and individual contributions. 

For over twenty years, Meals on Wheels Chicago has raised millions of dollars to address these unmet needs and has maintained our mission to assist seniors and disabled Chicagoans find dignity and independence.  Moving forward, it is our sincere hope, that the Chicagoland community will continue to support our efforts and offer peace of mind to the thousands of seniors whose simple wish is to find food security, independence, and self-sufficiency, in their own homes.