Society of St. Vincent de Paul
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The Society of St. Vincent de Paul encompasses every form of aid that alleviates suffering and promotes the dignity and self-respect of our fellow men and women. The Society strives not only to alleviate need but also discover and redress the situations, which cause it, serving everyone regardless of creed, color or national origin.
A key strength of the Society is in the personalized delivery of help by our volunteers. This aid may take the form of consultation, food, financial support or in-kind service. An essential precept of the Society’s work is to provide help while conscientiously maintaining the privacy and dignity of those that are served.
Members are actively involved in providing person-to-person assistance to those in need, guided by the credo of “No Act of Charity is Foreign to the Society”.
This year alone we have assisted over 8,000 people with food, guidance and/or financial assistance. Every Friday, we distribute food from our food pantry from 10:30a-12:30p and we are serving 40-50 families (that is over 100 people a week) with food. Additionally we meet with our neighbors in the community to help them through these difficult times.
We are able to do so much because of the support from our community. 100% of the donations received go back to our community.
Food Pantry
Food is distributed each Friday 10:30-12:30. Enter through our Family Life Center located at 10118 St Stephen Cir, Riverview, FL 33569. Please bring proof of residency and Social Security cards for each family member.
Financial Assistance
Financial assistance may be available to those in need of rent, utilities or other living expenses. Those receiving assistance must live within our area or will be directed to an organization in their area. A volunteer will make a visit to your home if we can help and you meet our guidelines. Basic client information is shared with other local charitable organizations on the Meet the Need website. Requests can be made by calling: 813-325-6440 and leaving a message. Calls are returned in 1 or 2 days. For emergencies, call the country help line: 211.
Got Furniture? Moving? Transferred? Downsizing?
The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Ruskin, FL is in need of your used furniture. Pick up is a breeze. To schedule a pick-up just call 813-645-5255.
The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is one of the main sources of operating income for the St. Vincent de Paul in our Church. Distributions from the store income aid our church in helping all the families that we reach.
Volunteers can assist with:
- Home visits or interviews at Church
- Sorting / distribution of Holiday food and gifts
- Weekly (or bi-weekly) pickup and shelving of donated items at St. Stephen Catholic School, area stores or warehouses
- District level assistance is needed for volunteers with secretarial and financial skills
- Carrying pound boxes of food to the cars of those we serve 1 or 2 Fridays a month
Volunteers can participate once per year or once per week, any participation is welcome. This is a great way to touch the lives of families in need and partake in a community of prayer and fellowship! We collaborate with all who seek to relieve need and address its causes. Students are welcome to volunteer at St. Vincent de Paul to fulfill service hour requirements. However, students under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent.
The St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Ruskin
The Thrift Store accepts clean clothing and household items that you no long need. To donate please contact the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Ruskin. Because we care about our volunteers, please do not make each box or bag heavier than 25 pounds. **Please do not drop off clothing or household items at the church**
On behalf of the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul I would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to all of our parishioners, parish organizations, and community and individual donors who support us with financial and material goods. It is only through the grace of God and their support that we are able to help those in need.
Donate Vehicles to Assist St. Vincent de Paul
Our Conference participates in the National Vehicle Donation Program (NVDP). Call 1-800-322-8284 to donate a vehicle. It will be picked up within 24 hours (on a weekday); through this process, the proceeds of the sale of the vehicle are donated to our Conference. Click for Info Car Donation (http://www.svdpusa.com/NVDPHome.aspx)
Click on the links listed here for more information on St. Vincent de Paul programs and services.
Learn about the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul
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Why not support the local Saint Vincent de Paul Thrift Store? Learn more...
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Contact the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store at 813-645-5255 to schedule a pick-up of your items if you live in East or South Hillsborough County. The Ruskin Thrift Store provides valuable support to our St. Vincent de Paul Conference enabling us to provide assistance to our neighbors.
contact SVDP@ststephencatholic.org for more information.