Support Project Angel Food: Become a Valentine for Our Critically Ill Community Members

Be someone’s Valentine! Your gift of just $20 can feed a critically ill person fora day with meals tailored to address their specific medical condition from cancer to severe diabetes to congestive heart failure and other life-threatening illnesses.

This Valentine's Day, we are reminded of the profound impact of love and compassion, which are at the heart of our mission at Project Angel Food. I'd like to share with you the story of Rocsan, a 78-year-oldbreast cancer survivor whose resilience in adversity is truly inspiring.

Rocsan has endured over 18 different medical procedures and found a sense of solace and comfort in the simple yet meaningful interactions with our volunteers. She fondly recalls, "When Project Angel Food's delivery team visited, their smiles and friendly greetings would brighten my whole day." This goes to show that our service is more than just delivering meals; it's an act of care and connection that lifts spirits.

As a trailblazing entrepreneur, Rocsan used to open doors for many, but with her cancer diagnosis, she felt those doors closed on her, making her feel invisible in a city of millions. At Project Angel Food, we see her, we feed her, and we recognize that she is not defined by her disease. Rocsan expresses, “Just because I can't do what I used to, doesn't mean I'm not valuable,” admitting, “It's humbling to realize you can't be as independent.”

Rocsan, like 62% of Project Angel Food clients, lives alone. But they feel less lonely when our volunteers or staff members stop by with meals and a warm hello. There's a special bond and connection. Alex, a volunteer, says he looks forward to these interactions. “It’s like visiting a friend,” he remarks.

“It feels amazing to support someone in any way, and it makes me a better person,” Alex says, capturing the essence of our mission at Project Angel Food – nourishing not just the body, but also the soul. 

This Valentine's Day, we invite you to join us in spreading love and nourishment. Your support will enable us to continue delivering medically tailored meals and bring hope and compassion to people like Rocsan. Together, we can ensure no one faces illness alone.

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