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We are here to support the needs of the members of our community through our nutrition and transportation programs. Voluntary Action Center operates our programs in DeKalb, Kendall, LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties, IL.
MEALS
Provides nutritious meals to older adults and those in need who are homebound.
Rides
Provides local in-county trips and out-of-county medical trips to those in need.
Fundraising and friend-raising events
Lasalle, putnam, bureau counties Meal on Wheels
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We Depend On Your Support
Thank you for your support over the last 50 years in Northern Illinois and 20 years in LaSalle, Bureau & Putnam Counties!
Serving our community for 50 years
Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois is here to support the needs of the members of our community. Over the years, those needs have grown exponentially. We operate programs in DeKalb, Kendall, LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties, IL. At VAC, we aim to ensure the health and wellness of those who need us.
Voluntary Action Center depends on the kindness and generosity within our community. Please support our mission with your time, talents, and financial contributions.
Meals on Wheels provides hot, nutritious meals to seniors, individuals with disabilities, and the home-bound.
Nutrition programs include lunches for local daycare providers and congregate meals for senior citizens.
TransVAC offers rides for seniors, those with disabilities, and the public, with dial-a-ride services in rural DeKalb County, Sandwich area, and Kendall Area Transit.
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Join Our Team as a Meals on Wheels Program Assistant!
Looking to make a real impact in your community?
Voluntary Action Center is hiring a part-time Meals on Wheels Program Assistant in Sandwich, IL! Help us deliver nutritious meals and compassion, social connection, and support to seniors in need. You`ll coordinate deliveries, assist volunteers, and work closely with our dedicated team.
This role is ideal for someone who is organized, compassionate, and team-oriented. Apply today and experience the rewarding feeling of making a positive impact in your community!
You can learn more and apply here.–>
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=82004&clientkey=2E5EDB790F0CB6BED9E41A5961081997
Join Our Team as a Meals on Wheels Program Assistant!
Looking to make a real impact in your community?
Voluntary Action Center is hiring a part-time Meals on Wheels Program Assistant in Sandwich, IL! Help us deliver nutritious meals and compassion, social connection, and support to seniors in need. You`ll coordinate deliveries, assist volunteers, and work closely with our dedicated team.
This role is ideal for someone who is organized, compassionate, and team-oriented. Apply today and experience the rewarding feeling of making a positive impact in your community!
You can learn more and apply here.–>
https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/jobs/ViewJobDetails?job=82004&clientkey=2E5EDB790F0CB6BED9E41A5961081997
Don’t forget! It’s time to "fall back".
Set your clocks back one hour tonight before bed and enjoy an extra hour of rest!
#FallBack #DaylightSavings #ExtraHour #CozySeason
Don’t forget! It’s time to "fall back".
Set your clocks back one hour tonight before bed and enjoy an extra hour of rest!
#FallBack #DaylightSavings #ExtraHour #CozySeason
It is fall, which means NOW is the time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Everyone 6 months and older is recommended to get the 2024-2025 flu and COVID-19 vaccines. These vaccines offer the best protection against serious complications from these respiratory viruses. The vaccines can be received at the same visit.
Find a vaccine provider near you at: vaccines.gov
Getting the flu and COVID-19 vaccine NOW, before the end of October, helps to make sure you are protected in time to visit extended family and friends for the holidays (protecting you and them) and before cases start to rise in our community.
#vaccines #VaccinesWork #VaccineSafety #VaccinesSaveLives
It is fall, which means NOW is the time to get your flu and COVID-19 vaccines. Everyone 6 months and older is recommended to get the 2024-2025 flu and COVID-19 vaccines. These vaccines offer the best protection against serious complications from these respiratory viruses. The vaccines can be received at the same visit.
Find a vaccine provider near you at: vaccines.gov
Getting the flu and COVID-19 vaccine NOW, before the end of October, helps to make sure you are protected in time to visit extended family and friends for the holidays (protecting you and them) and before cases start to rise in our community.
#vaccines #VaccinesWork #VaccineSafety #VaccinesSaveLives
Thank you to Steve Brewer for his generous $3,000 memorial donation to VAC in honor of his late wife, Eileen. Eileen, who lost her sight at a young age due to diabetes, was a long-time user of our transportation services. Before her passing, she asked for this memorial to be given to VAC, and we are deeply honored by her request. This contribution will go a long way in supporting our programs, helping more individuals like Eileen access the care they need.
#InMemoryOfEileen #CommunitySupport #VAC #Gratitude #GivingBack
Thank you to Steve Brewer for his generous $3,000 memorial donation to VAC in honor of his late wife, Eileen. Eileen, who lost her sight at a young age due to diabetes, was a long-time user of our transportation services. Before her passing, she asked for this memorial to be given to VAC, and we are deeply honored by her request. This contribution will go a long way in supporting our programs, helping more individuals like Eileen access the care they need.
#InMemoryOfEileen #CommunitySupport #VAC #Gratitude #GivingBack
We are excited to announce the completion of our Meals on Wheels kitchen remodel, and we couldn`t have done it without Steve Irving`s incredibly generous support!
Thanks to his donation, we now have a state-of-the-art dishwasher and dishwashing area. This upgrade means improved efficiency and the ability to serve even more people in our community.
Steve, your generosity is making a lasting impact on the lives of so many. We are beyond grateful!
#CommunityStrong #MealsOnWheels #Gratitude #ThankYou
We are excited to announce the completion of our Meals on Wheels kitchen remodel, and we couldn`t have done it without Steve Irving`s incredibly generous support!
Thanks to his donation, we now have a state-of-the-art dishwasher and dishwashing area. This upgrade means improved efficiency and the ability to serve even more people in our community.
Steve, your generosity is making a lasting impact on the lives of so many. We are beyond grateful!
#CommunityStrong #MealsOnWheels #Gratitude #ThankYou
We`re excited to share the fantastic news about the collaboration @hyvee, @the_suter_company, @kunesautogroup, and VAC for our 2024 Emergency Meal Kits! This collaboration ensures our seniors and homebound neighbors are prepared and empowered to face emergencies.
Thanks to these incredible partners, we coordinated efforts to get the meal kit products to our garage. This is what community looks like — coming together to make a real difference!
#suterserves #HyVeeHelps #kunescares #mealsonwheels #communitystrong #emergencypreparedness #bettertogether
We`re excited to share the fantastic news about the collaboration @hyvee, @the_suter_company, @kunesautogroup, and VAC for our 2024 Emergency Meal Kits! This collaboration ensures our seniors and homebound neighbors are prepared and empowered to face emergencies.
Thanks to these incredible partners, we coordinated efforts to get the meal kit products to our garage. This is what community looks like — coming together to make a real difference!
#suterserves #HyVeeHelps #kunescares #mealsonwheels #communitystrong #emergencypreparedness #bettertogether
Join us TONIGHT from 4-7 pm for Steak Night for a Cause at the Sycamore Hy-Vee!
For every delicious meal purchased, $2 will be donated to support Meals on Wheels. Don’t miss out on a great meal that makes a difference!
#vacofni #mealsonwheels #steaknight #foracause
Join us TONIGHT from 4-7 pm for Steak Night for a Cause at the Sycamore Hy-Vee!
For every delicious meal purchased, $2 will be donated to support Meals on Wheels. Don’t miss out on a great meal that makes a difference!
#vacofni #mealsonwheels #steaknight #foracause
This year, we gathered at our many locations and celebrated all of our staff!
Today, we take a moment to celebrate the incredible team members marking work anniversaries with us! Their hard work, passion, and commitment to our mission have impacted our organization and are integral to our community.
Join us in congratulating our outstanding team members on their work anniversaries!
#WorkAnniversary #TeamMilestones #Grateful #Teamwork #CommunityImpact
This year, we gathered at our many locations and celebrated all of our staff!
Today, we take a moment to celebrate the incredible team members marking work anniversaries with us! Their hard work, passion, and commitment to our mission have impacted our organization and are integral to our community.
Join us in congratulating our outstanding team members on their work anniversaries!
#WorkAnniversary #TeamMilestones #Grateful #Teamwork #CommunityImpact
As the days grow cooler, we feel our incredible volunteers` warmth!
Their dedication makes all the difference, ensuring our Meals on Wheels recipients enjoy hot meals and heartfelt connections daily.
But did you know there are even more ways to get involved? Whether creating beautiful flower bouquets to brighten someone`s day, preparing supplies for emergency meal kits, or helping in other meaningful ways, there`s a volunteer opportunity for everyone.
Thank you for keeping our community warm in every way this autumn!
#vacofni #mealsonwheels #ThankfulForVolunteers #MealsOnWheels #autumngratitude
As the days grow cooler, we feel our incredible volunteers` warmth!
Their dedication makes all the difference, ensuring our Meals on Wheels recipients enjoy hot meals and heartfelt connections daily.
But did you know there are even more ways to get involved? Whether creating beautiful flower bouquets to brighten someone`s day, preparing supplies for emergency meal kits, or helping in other meaningful ways, there`s a volunteer opportunity for everyone.
Thank you for keeping our community warm in every way this autumn!
#vacofni #mealsonwheels #ThankfulForVolunteers #MealsOnWheels #autumngratitude
Thank you, Sycamore Elks Lodge #1392 for your generous donation to our Meals on Wheels program! When donations like yours come in, we`re reminded that so many groups and individuals think of us all the time!
#vacofni #mealsonwheels #communitysupport #elkslodge #thankful
Thank you, Sycamore Elks Lodge #1392 for your generous donation to our Meals on Wheels program! When donations like yours come in, we`re reminded that so many groups and individuals think of us all the time!
#vacofni #mealsonwheels #communitysupport #elkslodge #thankful
We had an amazing time at last week’s golf outing! The weather was perfect, the company even better, and we were able to raise awareness for or Meals on Wheels and TransVAC programs!
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event such a success.
Here’s to more great times ahead and making a real difference in our community.
Click here to view all the photos–> https://photos.app.goo.gl/bsao7jSCEcRFVVvq8
#MealsOnWheels #CommunityStrong #MakingADifference #GolfForACause
We had an amazing time at last week’s golf outing! The weather was perfect, the company even better, and we were able to raise awareness for or Meals on Wheels and TransVAC programs!
Thank you to everyone who participated and helped make the event such a success.
Here’s to more great times ahead and making a real difference in our community.
Click here to view all the photos–> https://photos.app.goo.gl/bsao7jSCEcRFVVvq8
#MealsOnWheels #CommunityStrong #MakingADifference #GolfForACause
Thank you, Daisy Girl Scout Troop #2162, for your heartwarming gesture that brought a ray of sunshine to the residents of Grand Victorian of Sycamore on a cloudy day. Your thoughtfulness and kindness were truly felt and appreciated.
On the drizzly afternoon of Tuesday, September 24th, these thoughtful, kind, generous girls met with Sweet Life volunteer Ms. Lynette to create sunny FLOWER POWER bouquets at our Meals On Wheels Flower Garden.
Once their cheerful zinnias were ready to go, they boarded a TransVAC Bus, and our driver, Mr. Terry, made the Wheels On The Bus Go Round and Round. He drove us safely through the town so we could personally deliver flowers to the good people enjoying their dinner in the Grand Victorian dining hall.
Everyone shared smiles and cheerful greetings, and more songs were sung before Mr. Terry returned us to the garden.
Thank you, Ms. Lynette for teaching us how to make beautiful bouquets, @sweetlifegardengroup for coordinating efforts, VAC staff for taking us all the way, and to the staff of Grand Victorian of Sycamore for welcoming us.
#sweetlifegardengroup #growtogive #flowerpower #flowersmakepeoplehappy #vacofni #mealsonwheels #TransVAC
Thank you, Daisy Girl Scout Troop #2162, for your heartwarming gesture that brought a ray of sunshine to the residents of Grand Victorian of Sycamore on a cloudy day. Your thoughtfulness and kindness were truly felt and appreciated.
On the drizzly afternoon of Tuesday, September 24th, these thoughtful, kind, generous girls met with Sweet Life volunteer Ms. Lynette to create sunny FLOWER POWER bouquets at our Meals On Wheels Flower Garden.
Once their cheerful zinnias were ready to go, they boarded a TransVAC Bus, and our driver, Mr. Terry, made the Wheels On The Bus Go Round and Round. He drove us safely through the town so we could personally deliver flowers to the good people enjoying their dinner in the Grand Victorian dining hall.
Everyone shared smiles and cheerful greetings, and more songs were sung before Mr. Terry returned us to the garden.
Thank you, Ms. Lynette for teaching us how to make beautiful bouquets, @sweetlifegardengroup for coordinating efforts, VAC staff for taking us all the way, and to the staff of Grand Victorian of Sycamore for welcoming us.
#sweetlifegardengroup #growtogive #flowerpower #flowersmakepeoplehappy #vacofni #mealsonwheels #TransVAC
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