A Message From Veronica Dover

Dear Friends,

As fall arrives, I’m reminded how our work transforms lives—like the changing season. Take James R., for example. With help from his sister Tanya and our devoted team, he’s overcome life-altering challenges after a stroke. His journey reflects the heart of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels: nourishing not just the body, but the spirit— through food, care, and connection.

At our fourth annual Hollywood Under the Stars gala, we raised vital funds to carry our mission forward. We proudly honored Nelly Llanos-Kilroy with the Crystal Angel of Service Award and are deeply grateful to Kroger for co-sponsoring the event and donating pallets of shelfstable meals to SVMOW and Hotel Dieu. Partnerships like these remind us that we are never alone in this work.

I also want to lift up our extraordinary volunteers— like McKinnon Powell, whose path from early service to valued team member shows the lasting power of compassion.

With looming federal budget cuts threatening programs like ours, many seniors could be left behind. We’re ready to fight for them—but we can’t do it without you. Your support helps ensure no one faces hunger or isolation alone.

To our generous donors: thank you. As we launch our Circle of Angels campaign this fall, I invite you to stand with us—so we can keep delivering food, love, and hope where it’s needed most.

With gratitude,

Veronica Dover
CEO