We wish to thank all our donors for their generosity which contributed to the success of our 2024 Fall Fundraising Campaign. We raised $12,050.00 to be used to help those in need in our community. Through your caring and compassion, families will be fed, families will not experience utility shutoffs and individuals will be able to travel to their health appointments. SVdP is truly grateful for the continued support we receive from our donors, as it makes it possible for us to remain dedicated to our mission of helping our neighbors in need. May God bless you for your generosity!
SVdP DECEMBER FAMILIES HELPED
In December, SVdP assisted 567 families with food and financial aid. There were 525 families that were assisted with food. This consisted of 1092 adults and 675 children, a total of 1767 individuals. In financial aid, 48 families were helped in the areas of utilities, prescriptions and gasoline for doctors appointments. Your generosity helps us feed the hungry, helps keep the lights and the heat turned on and helps families travel to doctor and other health appointments. God bless the Whiteside Community for all your caring donations.
JANUARY QUOTE
When GOD puts you through difficulty, He also grants you the strength to get through it.
CHRISTMAS PRAYER
Lord, our Savior, To dwell with us on Earth, You came that all might see through Your Life and birth the Father’s love revealed.
As shepherds who kept watch on a most holy night, keep us in Your care, in Your shining, holy Light.
With angels who appeared, May voices join in praise as we share the joy known on the first Christmas Day.
Students At St. Mary’s School Chose SVdP As Their Christmas Project
Principle Melanie Selmi and students of St. Mary’s School blessed SVdP food pantry with 52 packages of non-perishable food and a donation of $335.00. Their donation of food will help feed those in need this holiday season and their monetary donation will purchase much-needed food to stock our pantry shelves. THANK YOU to Ms. Selmi, the students and the parents of St.Mary’s School. They know that the joy of giving brings joy back to them too, as indicated by the smiles on the faces in this photo.
SVdP PANTRY HOLIDAY CLOSING SCHEDULE
Food Distribution – CLOSED Monday, December 23 Through Friday, December 27, 2024.
Financial Aid – CLOSED Tuesday, December 24 through Friday, December 27, 2024. Wednesday, January 1, 2025.
MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!
DECEMBER QUOTE
Trust in Him. If you are tempted to give up on something or someone, put your trust in God and believe that even if you don’t have the power to change the circumstances, HE DOES.
SVdP HELPING FAMILIES IN NOVEMBER
In November SVdP assisted 628 families with food and financial aid. There were 347 families that were assisted with food. This consisted of 1288 adults and 726 children, a total of 2014 individuals. In financial aid, 33 families were helped in the areas of utilities, prescriptions, and gas for doctor appointments. Your generosity helps us feed the hungry, helps keep the lights on and helps families travel to doctor and other health appointments. God Bless the Whiteside Community for all your donations.
ROCK FALLS OPTIMISTS FOOD DONATION
The Rock Falls Optimist Club blessed the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry with a generous food donation on November 14th. It came at a time when families in need will benefit from their generosity during the Thanksgiving Holiday season. The Rock Falls Optimists have supported the SVdP Food Pantry in the past and we are sincerely grateful for their continued support. God Bless the RF Optimists!
NOVEMBER QUOTE
No matter what you might be facing right now or what comes up in the future, remember two things– GOD IS WITH YOU AND HE’S IN CONTROL.