Love Is the Answer

Janet Ormond Andrizzi’s Quest to Bring Nourishment and Compassion

Love knows no boundaries, and for Janet Ormond Andrizzi, it manifested through her longtime support for the mission of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels. Though Janet was an extremely successful attorney for 35 years, her passion for feeding homebound seniors and caring for rescue pets drove her generosity. As a lifelong advocate for those less fortunate, she blessed SVMOW with regular donations, eagerly anticipating retirement so she could volunteer her time, knowing her efforts would make an impact on the lives of many.

For Janet, the act of making a difference for those less fortunate—one hot meal at a time—was what mattered most. She understood that feeding homebound seniors nutritious meals and human connection helped marginalized Angelenos who were too often faced with isolation and loneliness.

Being actively involved with SVMOW brought Janet profound satisfaction, aligning her life-long charitable giving with a mission that made a true difference. Janet’s generous donations to SVMOW improved many lives.

Lovingly carrying forward Janet’s philanthropic spirit, her devoted husband Ross has also embraced the mission of SVMOW. Guided by the same passion and shared purpose, he intends to continue the legacy of love that Janet began by expanding the Bone Apetit pet food program. Plans include adding additional services such as mobile pet grooming and increasing the number of pets to the food for pets program. For Ross and Janet, love is the answer—an answer which embodies their dedication to serving and making the lives of the more vulnerable among us better.

Though Janet is no longer with us, the love, compassion, and commitment of her husband Ross remind us that answering the call to help those in need transcends the limitations of time and space. Through SVMOW, Janet’s spirit will live on and continue to nourish the hearts and bodies of those society often forgets. Love is the answer, and through their acts of generosity and kindness, Janet and Ross ensure the mission of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels will continue to flourish.