Wheaton VFW 2164

Wheaton VFW 2164 Rooted in tradition. Driven by service. No one does more for Veterans We are DuPage Memorial Post 2164 of the Illinois VFW.
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DuPage Memorial Post 2164 Illinois VFW honors those who served overseas & supports veterans, active-duty military, and their families through service, community events, and camaraderie. Who We Are & What We Do

From Memorial Day and Veterans Day services around the state, to supporting local youth scholarships, to overseas troop support such as Operation Uplink, we make a difference. As the larges

t organization of combat veterans, the VFW is active on behalf of veterans and their communities. We organize blood drives, lobby our elected officials in support of our nation's veterans, and promise support for returning vets and their families. We participate in many different community service organizations such as Make A Difference Day, National Volunteer Week, Toys for Tots, and March of Dimes. We provide services and support to veterans, their spouses and their families. We act as a VA liaison to assist veterans in tackling a wide range of problems from securing support to acquiring well-deserved military awards. In Illinois, we have four Veterans Homes for the elderly and disabled, some specially equipped to care for Alzheimer patients. We perform graveside funeral service rites to honor the memory of a deceased comrade. We will always be here to ensure the honor and recognition due our veterans, in life and in death.

Taco Tuesday at the VFW and Bertha is in the kitchen tonight. Be sure to come out for some of her delicious tacos, tosta...
06/02/2026

Taco Tuesday at the VFW and Bertha is in the kitchen tonight. Be sure to come out for some of her delicious tacos, tostadas, & bowls! Kitchen will be open from 5:30-7:00pm.

Commander Special this Wednesday on Burger Night!Come grab a hearty plate of Beef Stroganoff, served with garlic bread, ...
05/31/2026

Commander Special this Wednesday on Burger Night!

Come grab a hearty plate of Beef Stroganoff, served with garlic bread, for only $12.50!

Kitchen is open 5:00–7:30 PM and we’re open to the public — so bring your appetite and join us for dinner!

Join us tonight for a night of great food and community!🍖 Pulled Pork Sandwiches & Wings!🥪 Slow smoked in house and pack...
05/28/2026

Join us tonight for a night of great food and community!

🍖 Pulled Pork Sandwiches & Wings!
🥪 Slow smoked in house and packed with flavor!

🕠 Kitchen open 5:30 – 7:00 PM

Come hungry, bring your friends, and support a great cause—we’ll see you there! 🇺🇸

During our recent Flag Retirement Ceremony, a concerned neighbor noticed smoke coming from behind our post and reached o...
05/28/2026

During our recent Flag Retirement Ceremony, a concerned neighbor noticed smoke coming from behind our post and reached out to our friends at the Fire Department. We completely understand the concern, and we’re grateful to be part of a community where people look out for one another.

What they were seeing was part of a long-standing and respectful tradition: the proper retirement of worn, faded, or damaged American flags.

When a flag is no longer fit to be displayed, it should not simply be thrown away. It is retired in a dignified manner, most commonly by ceremonial burning. Each flag is treated with respect as it is placed into the fire, honoring what it has represented and the service, sacrifice, and ideals it stands for.

At Wheaton VFW Post 2164, we take this responsibility seriously.

Our fire bowl was built for us by a local Eagle Scout, and it allows us to conduct these ceremonies in a controlled and respectful way. Before each retirement, we notify dispatch so emergency services are aware of what is taking place. We also take safety precautions throughout the ceremony, including supervision by one of our post officers, who is also a retired fire inspector.

So, if you ever see smoke rising from behind our post during one of these ceremonies, please know that it might not be an emergency. It may be part of a solemn act of respect.

We were also grateful that members of the Wheaton Fire Department stopped by to say hello after receiving the call. Their professionalism and kindness were deeply appreciated.

Thank you to our neighbors for caring, to our fire department for always being ready, and to everyone who helps us ensure that our nation’s flags receive the honorable retirement they deserve.

If you have an American flag that is worn, faded, or no longer fit to be displayed, you are welcome to bring it to Wheaton VFW Post 2164 and place it in the flag retirement bin in our entryway. That bin was also built for us by a local Eagle Scout, and it helps ensure flags from our community are retired with the dignity and respect they deserve.

The Commander & Crew are taking over the kitchen again tonight for Taco Tuesday!Come on out to the Post for dinner and l...
05/26/2026

The Commander & Crew are taking over the kitchen again tonight for Taco Tuesday!

Come on out to the Post for dinner and let us take care of the cooking. Choose from juicy steak, flavorful chicken, or savory fish tacos, served with refried beans and rice on the side.

Bring your appetite—you won’t be disappointed!

You asked, we listened. 🌭The Maxwell Street Polish is back for this week’s Commander Special on Burger Night — but only ...
05/26/2026

You asked, we listened. 🌭

The Maxwell Street Polish is back for this week’s Commander Special on Burger Night — but only for one night!

Served with our hand-cut fries and priced at just $8, this fan favorite won’t last long.

Kitchen open 5:00–7:30pm. Come grab one while you can!

This morning Commander Leo, Quartermaster “Big” John, and auxiliary members Katelyn, Shirley, and Ron participated in th...
05/25/2026

This morning Commander Leo, Quartermaster “Big” John, and auxiliary members Katelyn, Shirley, and Ron participated in the Wheaton Memorial Day parade.

Katelyn and Shirley proudly carried our Post and Auxiliary flags with the American Legion Post 76 Color Guard. As incoming Auxiliary President Katelyn also partook in the wreath placement ceremony with the American Legion president.

As everyone gathers with their friends and families today for barbecues, we remind you that today is not a day to celebrate. We honor and remember our service members who lost their lives fighting for our freedoms. Today and every day, we remember their courage and sacrifices. 🇺🇸

After a successful day of distributing poppies, a few Post members assisted with the collection of jeans for Violet’s Ki...
05/23/2026

After a successful day of distributing poppies, a few Post members assisted with the collection of jeans for Violet’s Kitchen.

Thank you to everyone who donated jeans! Your generosity will help unhoused veterans within our community.

Our volunteers had a great first day distributing poppies to the community! If you’re out tomorrow, be sure to stop by, ...
05/23/2026

Our volunteers had a great first day distributing poppies to the community! If you’re out tomorrow, be sure to stop by, say hello, grab a poppy and learn more about our VFW.

Post and auxiliary members will be at the Jewel Osco on Main Street and Jewel Osco in Danada.

Wear your poppy with pride as we remember and honor our service members who made the ultimate sacrifice 🇺🇸 #

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0N731 Papworth Street
Wheaton, IL
60187

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 5pm
Tuesday 12pm - 9pm
Wednesday 12pm - 9pm
Thursday 12pm - 9pm
Friday 12pm - 9pm
Saturday 12pm - 8pm
Sunday 12am - 5pm

Telephone

(630) 668-8756

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