SVdP Pantry January Numbers

The month of January SVdP assisted 181 families. Food was distributed to 135 families that consisted of 350 adults and 148 children, a total of 498. Financial aid was given to 42 families in the area of rent, utilities, motels, and prescriptions. Thank you Whiteside County for your support.

POLICY on WEATHER CLOSINGS

St. Vincent de Paul pantry has adopted the inclement weather policy. Our policy is to be closed when the schools in Sterling/Rock Falls are closed. Thank you for your understanding as this is a concern for all involved.

SAUK VALLEY BANK FOOD DONATION

St. Vincent de Paul pantry President Fred Marruffo receives food and monetary gift from Sauk Valley Bank employee. Thank you so much for your generosity to helping families in the Whiteside County.

Christmas Prayer

 Jesus, the Light of the World, as we celebrate your birth, may we begin to see the world in the light of understanding you give us. As you chose the lowly, the outcasts, and the poor to receive the greatest news the world had ever known, so may we worship you in meekness of heart. May we also remember our brothers and sisters less fortunate than ourselves in this Season of Giving. Amen. 

 Author –Karen L. Oberst 

St. Vincent de Paul Society volunteers wish everyone a Blessed Christmas and a Wonderful and Prosperous New Year! 

CHURCH WOMEN UNITED GIVE SVdP GENEROUS DONATION

Representatives from Church Women United in IL are pictured above presenting a $2,000 check to Shirley Zapf (center) of St. Vincent de Paul Society. Thank you to CWU for their very generous “Feeding the Flock” donation to the SVdP food pantry. Working together we are helping those in need and making a difference in our community.