Programs

We can assist with food, utility bills, rent, medical bills and other immediate needs. We truly care and want to be there to help and offer hope for a brighter tomorrow.

 

Feed

Local Food Pantries: The Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides nutritious food to those in need at local food pantries throughout Cook and Lake Counties (see Food Pantries for locations).

Mobile Food Pantries: In Lake County, St. Vincent de Paul conferences partner with the Northern Illinois Food Bank to hold Mobile Food Pantries an select dates in the spring, summer and fall (see Food Pantries for dates and locations).

Local Community Dinners: Throughout Chicagoland, St. Vincent de Paul conferences provide nutritious hot meals to our neighbors in need along with friendship and fellowship (see Food Pantries for dates and locations).

Clothe

Thrift Stores: For individuals and families in need of clothing or other small household items, The St. Vincent de Paul conferences may provide Thrift Store Vouchers for one of their two Thrift Stores (Orland Park and Libertyville). These vouchers allow client friends to receive these items at no cost.

Winter Coat Drives: St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores partner with local radio stations and other organizations to collect winter coats and other items for those in need.

House

When client friends need help with rent, utilities or finding housing, local St. Vincent de Paul Society conferences provide tangible help. We may work with a landlord to pay the rent, refer those in need to legal help to avoid eviction, partner with a local township to pay a utility bill or provide other help. We also refer those in need to local shelters and housing authorities to help find housing when needed.

 Heal

Members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul offer encouragement, prayers and someone to listen no matter what challenges a client friend may face. Whether we pray with or for those in need, we grow in spirituality through our service to others.