SVdP President Fred Marruffo received a donation from the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassador group. Thank you for your generosity.
SVdP receives donation from the Sauk Valley Chamber of Commerce Ambassador group.
Whiteside Area Career Center donates 31 boxes of canned goods to the pantry
Thank you to Bud LeFevre and Distinctive Gardens for donating wreaths to SVdP
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
St. Vincent de Paul Society wishes everyone a blessed Christmas and a safe healthy New Year.
The pantry WILL BE OPEN on Christmas Eve – Thursday December 24 and New Year’s Eve -December 31.
Closed on Christmas Day – December 25 and New Year’s Day – January 1, 2021.
Regular hours will resume on Monday January 4, 2021.
FAMILIES HELPED IN NOVEMBER
During this Advent season it is time for us to share our blessings with those less fortunate. Through your generosity, SVdP was able to distribute food to 203 families. Which fed 675 individuals. Assisted 38 families in financial aid in rent, prescriptions and utility bills. Thank you so much.
Second Food Distribution on Tuesday’s.
Starting on Tuesday December 15th, SVdP is adding a second food distribution time on Tuesday’s only from 4:00 – 5:30 pm.
IDPH COVID-19 Support Resources and Violence Prevention
Below is a release from the Illinois Department of Public Health with support resources and violence prevention.
Thank you to Andrew Olson and Newman Students
ComEd Assistance available
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.
October families assisted
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.