On Saturday, June 21, 2025, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels presents its 2025 Hollywood Under the Stars gala fundraiser. The fourth annual benefit will be held at the iconic Paramount Pictures lot.
2025 Hollywood Under the Stars
A culinary adventure awaits as this very special event partners with nearly a dozen celebrated Angeleno chefs and pâtissiers. This event will showcase unmatched gourmet flavors. Enjoy a special Champagne and Cocktail VIP Hour hosted by longtime Circle of Angels donors, actor Ian McShane and Gwen Humble-McShane. Delicious bites will be provided in the iconic Paramount Theater. The VIP cocktail hour will feature appetizers by VIP Angel Chef Hosts Giuseppe Gentile & Francesco Zimone from Florence Osteria & Piano Bar and L’Antica Pizzeria da Michele.
Then, indulge in a chef-curated tasting menu from our 2025 Culinary Angels. These include: Chefs Mihir Lad (Arth Bar + Kitchen), Nika Shoemaker-Machado (Georgia’s Restaurant), John Sungkamee (Thai Emporium), Armando Quiroz (City Club LA), and Noah Clark (BOX Chicken). Desserts will be provided by this year’s 2025 Sweet Angels, featuring Saffy’s, Bertha Mae’s Brownie Co., Lark Cake Shop, and Marsatta Chocolate. Guests will continue the celebration as they sip signature cocktails as well as dance the night away under the stars to the lively sounds of a 10-piece live band, courtesy of the de Bois All Stars!
Honorees
Nelly Llanos-Kilroy will be honored with the St. Vincent Meals on Wheels Crystal Angel of Service Award. This is in recognition of her decades of unwavering support for the organization. Nelly’s dedication exemplifies the spirit of community that we cherish at St. Vincent Meals on Wheels.
Additionally longtime donor and volunteer Rick Llanos is back as the Honorary Host of Hollywood Under the Stars 2025. Rick’s connection to St. Vincent Meals on Wheels spans generations, beginning in his childhood when his mother, Nelly, and her close friend Kathy Kilroy collaborated with SVMOW’s founder, Sister Alice Marie, in the 1970s. Together, Rick, Nelly, and their family continue to actively support SVMOW by participating in events and sharing the organization’s incredible achievements.
More info about St. Vincent Meals on Wheels
St. Vincent Meals on Wheels stands at the forefront for the homebound and vulnerable throughout LA County. It offers assistance particularly during emergencies like the recent fires in LA. Every day, St. Vincent Meals on Wheels is committed to preparing and delivering food and love to those in need. As a privately funded organization, support for this fundraiser is essential. Los Angeles County is experiencing the fastest-growing population of seniors facing food and housing insecurities. Therefore the work of St. Vincent Meals on Wheels, and the support of their donors has never been more important.
What: Hollywood Under the Stars
Where: Paramount Pictures lot, 5515 Melrose Ave,. Hollywood, 90038
When: Saturday, June 21, 2025, 6:30pm – 10:00pm
Website: https://www.svmow.org/hollywood
