Meals on Wheels Chicago is Honored to Receive a 2023 Impact Grant Merit Award! June 1, 2023: Meals on Wheels Chicago is honored to have been awarded a $15,000 Merit Grant from Impact Grants Chicago. We were among eight Chicago nonprofit finalists chosen from 125 organizations who submitted Letters of [...]
Save The Date! May 30, 2023: We want you to SAVE THE DATE for this year's Celebrity Chef Ball! On Friday, October 20th at The Geraghty, dozens of the city’s top chefs and mixologists will come together to create a special evening of fine dining exclusively for supporters of Meals on Wheels Chicago. This event [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
7 Activities You Can do with Your Loved Ones with Dementia If you care for someone who has dementia, identifying dementia-friendly activities is key to maintaining their physical and mental health. Suitable activities can soothe agitation and distract from distressing emotions. They can also help a person with dementia maintain their sense [...]