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Chicago On Tap Was A Success!
Chicago on Tap Was A Success! May 2, 2023: Last Thursday, over 400 beer and food lovers joined us at Theater on the Lake for the return of Chicago on Tap! The annual event raises crucial support for our programs and this year, 10% of all proceeds are going towards stocking the shelves of our Nourish Chicago Food Pantry and Pop-Up [...]
Nourish Chicago Pantry Expands
MEALS ON WHEELS EXPANDS NOURISH CHICAGO FOOD PANTRY In June 2022 Meals on Wheels Chicago opened Nourish Chicago Pantry to support seniors struggling with food insecurity. Today we are announcing the expansion of the program with Nourish Chicago Pop-Up Produce Markets! These events will feature a variety of fresh produce, providing the same grocery-store quality [...]
Chicago On Tap Returns!
Join us for a night of beer and bites from over 20 of Chicago's top breweries and restaurants and help raise crucial funds to feed our neighbors in need! Presented by the Meals on Wheels Chicago Associate Board, this annual event features a live band, raffle, games, activities, and an audience vote for Best Brew and Best Bite of the night! [...]
What Makes Holidays Special
As 2022 comes to an end, I am thinking about everything that makes the holiday season so special. For many of us, it’s a chance to slow down, spend quality time with each other, and create new memories around the dinner table. Good food is such an important part of shared experiences, connection, and joy. Because of your life-saving gifts of [...]
Keep Seniors Well & Warm This Winter
Winter is a hard time for all of us, especially for seniors. The brutal weather keeps them stuck in their homes, isolated and lonely. We have some suggestions of things you can do to keep the seniors in your life happy, healthy, and warm this holiday season! 1. Groove to the Music! Whether it’s enjoying a [...]
Hunger Takes No Holiday
The holidays can be full of loneliness and uncertainty for many seniors in our community. A majority of our clients live alone and do not have family or loved ones close by to celebrate with. Of our meal recipients, 84% say that their delivery driver is the only social interaction they have for the whole week. A visit from their driver is just as [...]
Thanksgiving Fun!
Thanksgiving is a wonderful time to gather with family and friends. Make sure to include seniors in all the fun activities! Here are just a few ideas on how to pass the time and make beautiful memories together. Ask the seniors in your family about their favorite family recipes. Once you choose an old family recipe [...]