Client & Donor Stories
Discover inspiring stories from clients whose lives have been transformed and donors whose generosity makes it all possible.
Client Stories
Celeste's Story
"Project Angel Food makes me feel seen—like a person, not a number. I'm just grateful for you helping me get meals that help me as I battle my diseases, and someone I can talk to about what I should eat. Its all done with so much care." — Celeste, Project Angel Food client
Joan-Mary's Story
"It's like angels delivering food from God. I'm so grateful. Knowing the meals are made for what I need feels like a safety net." — Joan-Mary, Project Angel Food client
Dave's Story
"What you do, you keep people alive." — Dave, Project Angel Food client
Maura's Story
"¡Garcias! ¡Gracias! Thank you, Project Angel Food." — Maura, Project Angel Food client
Ismael's Story
"I've been living with HIV since 1987. I buried my first and only love who died of AIDS. All my friends, they died too. But because of Project Angel Food, I'm still here." — Ismael, Project Angel Food client
Donor Stories
Jim Petrone and Keith Kauhanen
Jim and Keith have been supporting Project Angel Food since its initial years of providing meals to persons stricken by HIV/AIDS.
Carol "Jackie" Schwartz
Carol "Jackie" Schwartz – she and her late husband, Charles, have been supporting Project Angel Food since the very beginning. They first got involved when many of their friends and neighbors started to become gravely ill from HIV/AIDS, and they wanted to bring as much comfort as possible.
Carol Coben
You'll recognize Circle of Angels member Carol Coben when she's working in our kitchen by the blue apron with her name embroidered across the front.
Kevin Xu and Raven Yin
Both Kevin and his wife Raven are deeply involved with and working toward creating healthy communities. Kevin is carrying on his father's legacy as President of MEBO and founder of the National Rongxiang Xu Foundation.
Connie Frank & Family
On March 26, 2022, Project Angel Food hosted Connie Frank and her family for a van dedication. As the van was unveiled behind a step and repeat, Connie and her family applauded with happy oohs and aahs.
