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
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!
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.
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!