Honor our Founder by Becoming a Monthly Donor

At St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, we find purpose in delivering food and love to our hungry and homebound clients—a mission rooted in the values of the Daughters of Charity, whose work embodies compassion, gentleness, and a commitment to treating the poor with dignity and respect. The Daughters of Charity started their work in California in the mid-1800s, and their mission has always been to serve those in need, whether they are the ill, the elderly, the hungry, or underserved school children, providing each with the precious gift of hope.

This year, we are deeply honored to celebrate what would have been Sister Alice Marie Quinn’s 90th Birthday. As a Daughter of Charity and the Founder of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, Sister Alice Marie, affectionately known as SAM, was a visionary leader who devoted herself to serving the frail and homebound seniors of Los Angeles. Although SAM has been gone for nearly a decade, the work she began as a newly arrived Daughter of Charity over 50 years ago continues to thrive under strong leadership that upholds the Daughters of Charity mission while broadening the reach and scope of our services to address today’s challenges and opportunities.

Our dedicated staff and volunteers continue to fulfill this mission, delivering food and love to thousands across Los Angeles County. St. Vincent Meals on Wheels’ legacy reflects not only the teamwork essential to sustain these efforts but also the sacred reciprocity of compassion that nourishes both those who serve and those who are served.

We are deeply grateful to our individual and corporate donors who make our mission possible through their generosity. We invite you to further support this legacy by becoming a sustaining member with a monthly donation. Your ongoing contributions ensure that we can continue delivering both food and love to those who need it most.

Service isn’t just about giving; it’s a pathway to discovering hope and building a humanity where we thrive together. Thank you for being an essential part of this journey, supporting the dedicated efforts of our team and honoring the enduring legacy of SAM and the Daughters of Charity.