St. Vincent de Paul Society

God allows us to experience the low points of LIfe, in order to teach us lessons we could not learn in any other way.

SVdP has assisted 622 families in March by distributing food and helping with financial aid. Financial aid was assisted to 29 families with utilities, prescriptions and gas for doctor appointments. Food was distributed to 590 families that consisted of 1214 adults and 628 children, total of 1842 individuals. SVdP would like to thank all of Whiteside community that have donated in any way to the pantry.

He is risen, Alleluia Risen indeed, Alleluia

Today as pilgrims in search of hope, we cling to you, Risen Jesus. We turn our back on death and open our hearts to you, for you are LIFE itself.

Pope Francis 2020

GOD puts people in your life for a reason, and removes them from your life for a better reason.

SVdP assisted 614 families in February with food and financial aid. SVdP distributed food to 591 families, make up of 1276 adults and 620 children, total of 1896. Financial aid assisted 23 families in utilities, prescriptions, and gas to doctor appointments. SVdP is very grateful to the generosity of local businesses, the community and other donations received that have supported the pantry. GOD BLESS.

Faith is not hoping GOD can. it is knowing he will.

Jim Hammer representing the Sterling Optimist Club is shown presenting a donation to St. Vincent de Paul member Dawn Naffziger for the food pantry. Thank you to the Sterling Optimist for their generous support.

You can’t go back and change the beginning, but you can start where you are and change the ending.

In December SVdP assisted 460 families, that consisted of 1072 adults and 449 children, a total of 1521 individuals getting food. Financial Aid had 16 families that were helped in areas of utilities, prescriptions, gas and other systemic change costs. SVdP Pantry Thank You for all the generosity you show by the donations that are given to the pantry.

The corporate and individual donors to our Fall Fundraising Campaign for 2023 showed their continued support of our mission of helping those in need by stepping up and contributing $12,665.00. We are so appreciative and grateful for your generosity. There are many families in our community who will be impacted by your caring and compassion. Your donations will go a long way in feeding the hungry and helping families with utility , medical prescriptions, gasoline, and other systemic change costs. May Go bless you for all you do for your neighbors who count on you when they are struggling and need your help.