St. Vincent de Paul Society

This new program will provide financial assistance for two months of rent or mortgage (including escrow) for those that have been affected by the Covid-10 pandemic. 

– Must be within the CSBG 125% Income Guidelines (visit our website for guidelines).

– Must have documentation showing you have been off work/loss of hours by your employer due to a closure of a business or proof from a doctor that you are being quarantined due to the virus.

Since all TCOC offices are closed to the public, in order to follow the social distancing order, please contact an Outreach Worker by email if you live in the following counties:

Bureau County (Kay or Vanessa): ktownsend@tcochelps.org, vhoffeditz@tcochelps.org

Carroll County (Julie): jyuswak@tcochelps.org

LaSalle County (Kay or Nancy): ktownsend@tcochelps.org, nhillenbrand@tcochelps.org

Lee County (Leslie, Loraen or Katie): lneal@tcochelps.org, lromo@tcochelps.org, kwright@tcochelps.org

Marshall County (Crystal): crosebecke@tcochelps.org

Ogle County (Renee): rbarnhart@tcochelps.org

Putnam County (Kay): ktownsend@tcochelps.org

Stark County (Crystal): crosebecke@tcochelps.org

Whiteside County (Leslie, Loraen or Katie): lneal@tcochelps.org, lromo@tcochelps.org, kwright@tcochelps.org

Any questions, please call the main office at 1-800-323-5434, or email Neddie at neddie@tcochelps.org.

In light of the recent confirmed case of Coronavirus, we are implementing the following policy. Clients seeking food will be asked to remain in their vehicles and the food will be brought out to them. Clients seeking financial aid are asked to call us at 815-625-0311 rather than stop at the pantry.

This policy will be in effect until the concerns about the Coronavirus have passed. We hope you understand that this is being done in the interest of our clients’ and volunteers’ health and well-being. Our wish is to continue to be here to serve your needs at this difficult time.

This policy will be in effect until at least March 31, 2020 and will then be re-evaluated as to whether it should be continued. We thank you for your patience and understanding.

Fred Marruffo
Board President
St. Vincent de Paul

This event marks the kick-off of our 62nd year serving those in need in Sterling & Rock Falls.

Walk details:
September 26
8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
Newman Central Catholic High School
1101 West 23^rd Street, Sterling, IL

Map of route will be updated at a later date.

Silent auction, raffles, and other prizes will be available at the event.

Newman High School students had a food drive, collecting 660 cans goods.  Donating all to the pantry.  A variety of can goods of vegetables, soup, fruit and more.  Your donation is a blessing to help families.  Thank you very much.   

We are very blessed by their generosity. Thank you!

We are happy to announce that March completed our first month in the commodities program.
Over 170 families benefited from this additional food supply.
The value of March’s commodities was an additional $79 per family in groceries above the ‘regular’ items families receive.
We are so blessed to be able to help our neighbors with the beneficial program.