Strokes happen in an instant and the impact can be devastating. We see that all the time at Project Angel Food as we carry out our mission to deliver meals to L.A.’s most seriously ill residents. And, since May is National Stroke Awareness month, we wanted to shine a light on this issue and let you know when you support Project Angel Food, you are supporting hundreds stroke survivors in our community whose lives we help make whole through our Medically Tailored Meals.

Madeline C. is 82 years old. She’s a vibrant woman who taught yoga, focused on the community, giving back, and traveled the world with her daughter and granddaughter before a double heart attack stopped the flow of blood to her brain, leading to a stroke and robbing her of her mobility.

African Americans are twice as likely to have a stroke than whites. Tony R. became a Project Angel Food client after five strokes confined him to a wheelchair. He says, “It’s not just the body that needs nourishment, it’s the heart. Project Angel Food makes me feel cared for like I’m a friend.”

Your donations – whether $10 or a $100 allow us to keep delivering Medically Tailored Meals, health ,and hope to Madeline and the thousands of seriously ill people we serve.