St. Vincent Meals on Wheels Hit By Economic Downturn

By Stephanie Yee
November 10, 2008

Earlier this year, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels was being hit on two fronts with the rising gas and food prices. Today with gas prices decreasing to an average $2.53 a gallon in Los Angeles, increasing food costs is their primary concern especially in light of the recent economic downturn and recession. It is a considerable calamity to homebound individuals that rely on the meals program for their daily sustenance. As Sister Alice Marie Quinn, D.C., R.D. stated back in May, “It’s killing us.” But it’s her trust in God that keeps her going. “He has always helped us. God always comes through. You just have to have faith and trust.”

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