St. Vincent de Paul Society

Newman students and their sponsor Andrew Olson brought donated food and financial donation to St. Vincent on Monday, November 23.

We thank you for your kind donation!

Families who need financial aid for ComEd bills may be eligible for help directly from ComEd.

Interested ComEd customers should contact ComEd’s customer care team as soon as possible at 800-334-7661, Monday through Friday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. to take advantage of new and existing assistance options. More information is also available at ComEd.com/CARE.

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.

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.

Thank you to Sharon Hammer and the Sterling Optimists Club for the generous donation to St. Vincent de Paul.

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. 

Society of St. Vincent de Paul officers and members social distancing while having their monthly meeting.

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!

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.

Help Illinois Families expands on the existing Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) and Community Services Blog Program (CSBG). If you meet the income requirements and submit your application, you may be eligible for emergency assistance to cover the costs of utility bills, rent, temporary shelter, food, and other household necessities.

Mike Sprague from State Farm presents a donation to Mike Knolhoff, treasurer of SVdP pantry, on June 5th.   Thank you for your generosity.