Top Story Community WATCH NOW: Palos Hospital volunteers serve a side of kindness with the meals they deliver By Christine Bryant Times correspondent Jun 3, 2022 Jun 3, 2022 Updated Oct 28, 2024 0 1 of 6 Bob Mustardi, who is blind, talks with Bill Bonk, who delivers meals through the Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital Home-Delivered Meal program. Tony V. Martin, The Times Lorraine and Bill Bonk, of Orland Park, have delivered more than 900 meals for the Palos Hospital program. Tony V. Martin, The Times Bill Bonk sorts and loads the meals for his delivery route. Ton V. Martin, The Times Volunteer driver Bill Bonk delivers meals to the homebound. Tony V. Martin, The Times Bill Bonk packs his care to start his delivery route. Tony V. Martin, The Times Bob Mustardi, who is blind, is thankful for the meals he receives from volunteers such as Bill Bonk. Tony V. Martin, The Times Prefer us on Google Learn More Gift this article New subscriber benefit! 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