The Systemic Link Between Race and Hunger Meals on Wheels Chicago considers many factors when planning for the future of our programs. In an effort to educate the public about our work and the increasing demand for home meal delivery services, we are releasing a series of essays focused on systemic problems that affect [...]
Supporter Uses Social Distanced Photo Shoots to Raise Thousands for Meals on Wheels Chicago July 23, 2020: When the coronavirus took hold of the world in mid-March, Heidi Clifton went into lockdown with her family. Stuck at home with the rest of the world, Clifton quickly developed an idea that would meet this particular [...]
Board of Directors Appoints New Executive Director July 7, 2020: We are thrilled to announce the Board of Directors has appointed Elise Geiger as the new Executive Director of Meals on Wheels Chicago. Having served as Interim Executive Director for the past year, Elise has guided the organization through structural [...]
Meals on Wheels Joins National Anti-Hunger Organizations in Denouncing the Death of George Floyd and Underlying Structural Racism
OLDER AMERICANS MONTH 2020: MAKE YOUR MARK May 2020:Â Around the nation, older adults make their marks every day as volunteers, employees, employers, parents, grandparents, mentors, and advocates. They offer their time, talents, and experience to the benefit of our communities. For 57 years, Older Americans Month (OAM) has been a special [...]
RAISE A GLASS TO FRONT-LINE WORKERS April 29, 2020: Just because we had to cancel Chicago on Tap doesn't mean we can't celebrate together! Our spring fundraiser was supposed to be held April 30th, and it typically raises much needed funds for our program. Instead, we hope you join us (from [...]
IN RESPONSE TO THE COVID-19 OUTBREAK March 13, 2020: Meals on Wheels Chicago is doing everything we can to help stop the spread of the COVID-19 virus. These measures include cancelling our upcoming fundraising event Chicago on Tap. We have also suspended all volunteer activities and programs for seniors until further notice. This specifically impacts [...]
THE PEGGY AND STEVE FOSSETT FOUNDATION 2019 THANKSGIVING MEAL Meals on Wheels Chicago is pleased to announce support from the Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation. The Peggy and Steve Fossett Foundation will once again provide a grant to fund the Holiday Meal Delivery program. This will ensure that Chicago’s homebound seniors and individuals with [...]
Meals on Wheels Chicago had a busy summer! Partnered with Chicago Magazine We worked with Chicago Magazine at their Best Restaurants event as the charity partner for this year. Chicago Magazine did a great job of welcoming us, and we were able to connect with hundreds of attendees who we now consider [...]
A Paradigm Shift for Good A donor called in to pledge 10% of her income and shared her story of why. She told us about her constant struggle with weight. She often found herself in the stores – buying sugar laden, salty food. During one trip, she had an epiphany and thought [...]