For the month of October 2020, St. Vincent de Paul has served 229 families at the food pantry and has provided financial assistance for 44 families.
A third day has been added for financial assistance
You can now get financial assistance on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 12:00-2:30 p.m.
Call the pantry at 815-625-0311 during these hours to request assistance.
Food distribution is on Tuesday and Thursday from 12:00-2:30 p.m.
SVdP receives donation from Sterling Optimists Club
Thank you to Sharon Hammer and the Sterling Optimists Club for the generous donation to St. Vincent de Paul.
Pantry will be open on Wednesdays and Fridays for Financial Aid
St. Vincent de Paul is pleased to announce that beginning September 9th, we will be open on Wednesdays and Fridays for financial aid from 12-2:30 p.m. Please call 815-625-0311 to request assistance.
SVdP practicing social distancing at their recent meeting
Society of St. Vincent de Paul officers and members social distancing while having their monthly meeting.
Local gardener plants vegetables for SVdP
We are very grateful that a local gardener has planted an acre of vegetables to be used for our pantry. Thank you for your contribution!
State of Illinois Announces Help Illinois Families Initiative and more
Help Illinois Families Initiative
Governor Pritzker joined the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) today to announce a major expansion in funding for the state’s Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) programs. The $275 million total funding includes an additional $90 million allocated via the CARES Act, allowing the state to increase eligibility for these programs to 1 million income-qualified Illinoisans. These programs will provide emergency relief for families and displaced households across the state as a result of the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, with programs offering assistance with utilities, rent, and other household necessities for income qualifying residents. DCEO joined the Governor in Belleville and West Frankfurt communities to make the announcement. Read more
LIHEAP
- Helps eligible low-income households pay for home energy services, including assistance with heating, gas, and electricity.
- More information on services available in your region can be found by visiting your Local Administering Agency (LAA) page.
- Deadline: FY20 LIHEAP services is June 30, 2020, however FY21 LIHEAP enrollment opens up earlier than usual on July 27, 2020.
CSBG
- Offers an array of essential services, including rent assistance, food, temporary shelter, medicine and more.
- Check your local Community Action Agency (CAA) for a list of available services near you.
- Deadline: Open all year with expanded income eligibility guidelines as of February 2020.
SVdP receives donation from State Farm
Mike Sprague from State Farm presents a donation to Mike Knolhoff, treasurer of SVdP pantry, on June 5th. Thank you for your generosity.
SVdP pantry will be open on Tuesdays & Fridays
Open for food distribution on Tuesdays between 12:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.
Call 815-625-0311 on Fridays from 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. for financial assistance.
Sauk Valley Bank donates $1,000 to St. Vincent de Paul Society
Mike Knolhoff, treasurer of SVdP pantry, accepts a $1000.00 donation from Sauk Valley Bank, represented by Chris Mitchell. We are blessed by the generosity of Sauk Valley Bank. Thank you!