Our Programs
Healthy Meals Program
Adult
Teen
Food for Health (FFH) supports individuals facing a health crisis by preparing, educating, and delivering nutrient-dense meals for their family at no cost for 12 weeks. At the heart of this mission is our Healthy Meals Program, where each week in our commercial kitchen, trained adult volunteers mentor teen volunteers in the preparation of organic, nourishing meals. Prepared with care and intention, our meals are packaged and delivered to individuals and families facing cancer and other serious illnesses.
Teen Chef Program
Teen
While the Healthy Meals Program meets immediate needs, FFH’s Teen Chef Program looks toward the future—empowering the next generation to live healthier lives. Each year, local teens gain a deeper understanding of nutrition, learn to prepare nourishing meals, and build essential kitchen skills—from safe food handling to foundational chef techniques.
Organic Garden Program
Adult
Teen
Our Organic Garden Program teaches sustainable practices that empower patrons to grow organic, nutrient-dense produce, supporting long-term wellness while supplying our meal preparation and helping offset rising food costs.
Delivery Angels
At Food for Health, we not only provide restorative meals, but we provide support for the recipient. Many of our volunteer delivery angels were once recipients. We are very intentional in who we partner our recipients with. Often, we are able to provide a delivery angel who has walked through the same diagnosis the recipient has been given. It helps the recipient have an additional touchpoint to talk through symptoms, concerns, and fears with someone who has walked the road they are on. Many appreciate having that confidant to connect with, because a cancer diagnosis can be so isolating.
Mission
FFH promotes a nutrition focused community by educating teens and serving those struggling with a health crisis.
Vision
We strive to keep our community educated, empowered, connected and nourished by providing an environment that is physically, socially, vocationally, intellectually and emotionally nurturing and empowering through nutritious food.
Support Your Community
Your donation not only gives our clients in the Fox Valley, the healthy food they need to better recover from their illness and treatments, but also supports our local teens who volunteer to prepare those meals.
We invite you into a relationship with Food for Health that we hope to be personally fulfilling as well as educational. Join the Fox Valley Food for Health volunteer family of incredible, giving people, who are working together to enrich our community.
Upcoming Events
Harvest Moon Gala
November 6, 2026
Our annual premier gala celebrates Food for Health’s mission—bringing together great food, meaningful company, and curated auctions to support and expand our programs.
Volunteer Spring Fling
March 16, 2026
An evening event for FVFFH’s Healthy Meals Program with tastings of signature entrées, community connection, and support for Teen Chefs.
Host a Fundraiser for Food for Health
Support Food for Health by hosting your own fundraiser—an event you plan and run in your home, workplace, or community to benefit our mission.
Testimonials
I give credit to FVFFH for my recovery from intense chemo 7 years ago. I weekly welcomed my sensitive Delivery angel, appreciated the benefits of well-planned nutrition, and was able to maintain valuable weight necessary for recovery. Now, serving on the giving side, I am overwhelmed by the energy and skills of so many staff and volunteers; gardeners, chefs, student, deliverers, liaisons, organizers, and fundraisers. It is a vibrant service organization that is a vital part of our community.
CHRIS
Former Client & Delivery Volunteer
Our involvement with Food for Health has been an extraordinary wonderful experience for my sons and our entire family. The teen experience at Food for Health is special because the young men and women are quickly immersed in the entire process of helping those in need and over time they can take on more engaging roles as they grow in the program… teen volunteers at Food for Health receive a unique experience that I highly recommend for any teen seeking a new and rewarding way to connect more deeply to the community around them.
VALERIE
Parent of Teen Volunteers
FVFFH has made a lasting and deep impact on Richard. He has learned to be a servant, a leader, an organizer and a chef. He has learned how to be a empathetic and he has learned time management. He has been given a great deal of perspective. And he has had loads of fun! So thank you!
JULIE
Parent of Teen Volunteer
FVFFH was one of the greatest gifts I received during my cancer treatment. The nutritious, plant-based meals supported my healing, and the convenience of having ready-made meals was a godsend. We really appreciated all the time, effort, and love you put into your meals - you truly made a difference in our lives! I am so grateful to now be a part of this wonderful organization as a FVFFH volunteer, and am eager to pay forward all the benefits I received!
SUE
Former Client & Administrative Volunteer
I love the happy spirit in the kitchen and working with so many wonderful volunteers each week! Helping and nourishing people going through a difficult medical and emotional time means a lot to us.
FRAN
Kitchen Voluntee
To me, Fox Valley Food for Health is all about feeling better, living better, being better. Through healthy food choices and working together to help others. Our organization is the best example of people helping people to make a positive impact in their daily lives. We’ve all heard the phrase “together we are stronger” but at FVFFH, we live those words.
SARAH
Kitchen Mentor Volunteer
I am satisfied with another productive day spent in the kitchen. I am excited for the clients to receive our perfectly prepared meals and beyond grateful for the opportunity to give back to the people of my community struggling with a health crisis. As I pull out of the parking lot, the sun is setting and I make an important realization. The purpose in life should be to count others more significant than myself.
ASHLEIGH
Teen Volunteer
Molly has been a teen volunteer for the past three years. FVFFH fostered her passion for cooking. The adult mentors and clients taught her to be more appreciative and aware of life and its challenges. Molly and I are able to share the FVFFH community during her high school years together. Recently, we helped to produce the first cookbook (along with many other volunteers) which was over a year in the making.
KATIE & MOLLY
Parent & Teen Volunteer
FVFFH is an amazing organization! Providing nutritious meals to our clients, with the assistance of our teen helpers is a wonderful experience. In addition, I love the friendship and fellowship I have developed along the way.
MANDY
Kitchen Volunteer
Being part of FVFFH team has enabled me to contribute in ways that allow our community to heal when they are ill and grow in their knowledge of living a healthier lifestyle by changing the way they choose, source and prepare their food.
DONNA
Kitchen Volunteer
I have loved volunteering for FVFFH. The volunteers, staff and of course the clients we serve have added so much to my life. I feel so lucky to work with such compassionate people.
MARGE BROWN
Volunteer
FAQs
Who qualifies for the Healthy Meals program?
Fox Valley Food for Health provides our Healthy Meals Program to qualified individuals and families experiencing a serious health challenge (cancer diagnosis and/or treatment; major surgery and post-operative support; or other acute health crisis where support is needed).
We look for those individuals that may feel nutrient dense meals will support them in their personal plan of wellness and recovery.
How can friends and family support Fox Valley Food for Health?
The cost of preparing the meals for the Healthy Meals Program is approximately $75 per person per week.
Please let your family and friends know about the support you are receiving from FVFFH so they can support our mission by making a donation. All donations are tax deductible.
Donations can be sent to FVFFH, PO Box 532, Geneva, IL. 60134 or through our website here.
When is the best time to start receiving the Healthy Meals Program?
Our Client Care Coordinator connects with individuals and their families to determine the most supportive time to start receiving the meals. This often depends on individual treatment plans and personal situations. Based on program capacity you may be placed on our waiting list for a short period of time. A Delivery Angel will be dedicated to your needs throughout your time in the program.
Our Healing Meals Cookbook
Explore our cookbooks for nourishing, approachable recipes that support Food For Health’s mission and help strengthen our community with every purchase.
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