​Volunteers are what make

Meals on Wheels Northeastern Illinois possible.

As a volunteer with us, you can make a big difference in your community by committing just two hours a week. Our volunteers provide nourishment not just for the body but for the soul as well. They also provide wellness checks for our clients who do not have family members to care for them. 

Meal Delivery 

Our volunteers use their own vehicles to pick up and deliver prepared meals to clients’ homes once a week. You choose your delivery area and day and we will provide meals, routing…and a truly rewarding experience.

KITCHEN PREP

Channel your inner Julia Child while you help MWNEI food production staff create beautiful, delicious meals for our clients.

OPERATIONS ASSISTANCE

MWNEI’s Simpson Street facility in Evanston requires many hands to make the work light. Volunteer to offer phone support, cleaning support, food packaging, gardening, snow shoveling, mailing prep, and more by committing to one day a week to do what needs to be done.

ROUTE PACKERS

Pack insulated bags with meals and beverages for each volunteer driver’s route. Shifts are available 8 am -11 am Mondays - Fridays and 9am - noon Saturdays in the MWNEI facility in Evanston.