DonateVoluntary Action Center
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
Year-End Membership Campaign
LaSalle County
Lasalle, putnam, bureau counties Meal on Wheels
Sustainability Campaign
Sustaining Our Impact: Let’s Elevate Communities Through Membership!
DeKalb County
We Depend On Your Support
Donor & Doer Spotlight
Joel and Helen Maurer
Long-Time DeKalb County Residents Committed to Supporting VAC
Doris, Barbara, and Deb
A Generational Commitment to Service: A Meals on Wheels Volunteer Story
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.
Follow Us On Instagram
2024 was a year of milestones for Voluntary Action Center.
We celebrated 50 years as an organization and 20 years for our LaSalle Bureau Putnam County operation.
There is much to be thankful for:
a great group of people who work hard daily to serve our clients,
wonderful volunteers who serve sacrificially,
and so many generous donors.
Together, we make such a difference in the lives of so many!
May your new year be fruitful and impactful to those around you.
2024 was a year of milestones for Voluntary Action Center.
We celebrated 50 years as an organization and 20 years for our LaSalle Bureau Putnam County operation.
There is much to be thankful for:
a great group of people who work hard daily to serve our clients,
wonderful volunteers who serve sacrificially,
and so many generous donors.
Together, we make such a difference in the lives of so many!
May your new year be fruitful and impactful to those around you.
In celebration of the holiday season, we will be closed to allow our team to spend time with loved ones.
We wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year.
#HappyHolidays #SeasonOfJoy #HolidayHours #SeeYouInTheNewYear
In celebration of the holiday season, we will be closed to allow our team to spend time with loved ones.
We wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year.
#HappyHolidays #SeasonOfJoy #HolidayHours #SeeYouInTheNewYear
In celebration of the holiday season, we will be closed to allow our team to spend time with loved ones.
We wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year.
#HappyHolidays #SeasonOfJoy #HolidayHours #SeeYouInTheNewYear
In celebration of the holiday season, we will be closed to allow our team to spend time with loved ones.
We wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year.
#HappyHolidays #SeasonOfJoy #HolidayHours #SeeYouInTheNewYear
A HUGE thank you to Santa for visiting several Sandwich locations and spreading holiday cheer while helping a great cause!
Because of Santa`s visits and your incredible generosity, he raised over $600 for the Sandwich Meals on Wheels program! This contribution will help us deliver warm meals and smiles to those in need throughout our community.
We’re so grateful for Santa, our volunteers, and everyone who stopped by to support this mission. Together, we’re making a difference, one meal at a time. 💛
#MealsOnWheels #CommunityLove #ThankYouSanta #HolidayCheer #SandwichIL
A HUGE thank you to Santa for visiting several Sandwich locations and spreading holiday cheer while helping a great cause!
Because of Santa`s visits and your incredible generosity, he raised over $600 for the Sandwich Meals on Wheels program! This contribution will help us deliver warm meals and smiles to those in need throughout our community.
We’re so grateful for Santa, our volunteers, and everyone who stopped by to support this mission. Together, we’re making a difference, one meal at a time. 💛
#MealsOnWheels #CommunityLove #ThankYouSanta #HolidayCheer #SandwichIL
In celebration of the holiday season, we will be closed to allow our team to spend time with loved ones.
We wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year.
#HappyHolidays #SeasonOfJoy #HolidayHours
In celebration of the holiday season, we will be closed to allow our team to spend time with loved ones.
We wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year.
#HappyHolidays #SeasonOfJoy #HolidayHours
In celebration of the holiday season, we will be closed to allow our team to spend time with loved ones.
We wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year.
#HappyHolidays #SeasonOfJoy #HolidayHours
In celebration of the holiday season, we will be closed to allow our team to spend time with loved ones.
We wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year.
#HappyHolidays #SeasonOfJoy #HolidayHours
In celebration of the holiday season, we will be closed to allow our team to spend time with loved ones.
We wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year.
#HappyHolidays #SeasonOfJoy #HolidayHours
In celebration of the holiday season, we will be closed to allow our team to spend time with loved ones.
We wish you all a joyful and peaceful holiday season! Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to serving you in the new year.
#HappyHolidays #SeasonOfJoy #HolidayHours
Meet Amber Godinsky, `23, a Sycamore native who found her calling in nonprofit work through The Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies at NIU program. As the Meals on Wheels Program Manager at Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois, she delivers meals and compassion to homebound individuals in DeKalb County. Amber`s journey exemplifies the impact of community engagement and the value of giving back.
Read more about her inspiring story here: https://www.myniu.com/article.html?aid=2651
#vacofni #MealsOnWheels #CommunityEngagement
Meet Amber Godinsky, `23, a Sycamore native who found her calling in nonprofit work through The Center for Nonprofit and NGO Studies at NIU program. As the Meals on Wheels Program Manager at Voluntary Action Center of Northern Illinois, she delivers meals and compassion to homebound individuals in DeKalb County. Amber`s journey exemplifies the impact of community engagement and the value of giving back.
Read more about her inspiring story here: https://www.myniu.com/article.html?aid=2651
#vacofni #MealsOnWheels #CommunityEngagement
The season of cozy blankets, hot cocoa, and snow-dusted landscapes is here!
Whether bundling up for outdoor adventures or staying warm by the fire, winter is the perfect time to embrace the season`s magic.
What’s your favorite way to celebrate winter? Let us know in the comments!
#HelloWinter #WinterWonderland #CozySeason
The season of cozy blankets, hot cocoa, and snow-dusted landscapes is here!
Whether bundling up for outdoor adventures or staying warm by the fire, winter is the perfect time to embrace the season`s magic.
What’s your favorite way to celebrate winter? Let us know in the comments!
#HelloWinter #WinterWonderland #CozySeason
Our team is decking the halls and themselves in the spirit of the season! Today is Ugly Sweater Day, and wow, did our staff bring their A-game! We`ve seen everything from glittery reindeer and trees to homemade henley – and we love the creativity and festive fun!
Watch the video for some holiday hilarity (and maybe get inspired for your next ugly sweater party)!
Let us know in the comments: Which sweater gets your vote for the ugliest masterpiece?
Happy Holidays from all of us!
#vacofni #KAT #KendallAreaTransit #UglySweaterDay #HolidayFun #TeamSpirit #FestiveFashion
Our team is decking the halls and themselves in the spirit of the season! Today is Ugly Sweater Day, and wow, did our staff bring their A-game! We`ve seen everything from glittery reindeer and trees to homemade henley – and we love the creativity and festive fun!
Watch the video for some holiday hilarity (and maybe get inspired for your next ugly sweater party)!
Let us know in the comments: Which sweater gets your vote for the ugliest masterpiece?
Happy Holidays from all of us!
#vacofni #KAT #KendallAreaTransit #UglySweaterDay #HolidayFun #TeamSpirit #FestiveFashion
Look who’s spreading holiday cheer (and some grinchy laughs) while delivering Meals on Wheels! Todd Madden traded his sleigh for a delivery bag and made the rounds dressed as the Grinch, bringing joy (and meals) to our community.
Whether you`re on the naughty or nice list, everyone deserves a warm meal and a smile this holiday season. Thank you, Todd, for your creative spirit and heart for giving back!
#MealsOnWheels #HolidayCheer #GrinchMode #CommunityLove
Look who’s spreading holiday cheer (and some grinchy laughs) while delivering Meals on Wheels! Todd Madden traded his sleigh for a delivery bag and made the rounds dressed as the Grinch, bringing joy (and meals) to our community.
Whether you`re on the naughty or nice list, everyone deserves a warm meal and a smile this holiday season. Thank you, Todd, for your creative spirit and heart for giving back!
#MealsOnWheels #HolidayCheer #GrinchMode #CommunityLove
Help Us Keep the Wheels Turning This Winter!
As winter arrives, many of our dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteers take well-deserved time off to enjoy the holidays with their families. We’re looking for community members to step up as substitute drivers to ensure no one goes hungry during this season of giving.
What’s involved?
Delivering meals to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities in your local area between 10:45 am and Noon, during the week.
Contact us at 815-758-3932 x 232 or visit https://vacdk.com/volunteer/volunteer-registration/ to learn more and sign up!
#MealsOnWheels #VolunteerOpportunity
#SpreadTheLove #CommunityCare
Help Us Keep the Wheels Turning This Winter!
As winter arrives, many of our dedicated Meals on Wheels volunteers take well-deserved time off to enjoy the holidays with their families. We’re looking for community members to step up as substitute drivers to ensure no one goes hungry during this season of giving.
What’s involved?
Delivering meals to homebound seniors and individuals with disabilities in your local area between 10:45 am and Noon, during the week.
Contact us at 815-758-3932 x 232 or visit https://vacdk.com/volunteer/volunteer-registration/ to learn more and sign up!
#MealsOnWheels #VolunteerOpportunity
#SpreadTheLove #CommunityCare
We are associated with/members of:
