Sterling/Rock Falls
Members of St. Vincent de Paul gratefully accepted 45 cases of a variety of food from the Optimists of Rock Falls (See photos above). This organization has generously supported the SVdP food pantry in the past and they continue to show their care and compassion for the less fortunate in our community. God bless you for your generosity and for stepping up in time of need.
Local business owner, Missy Norton of Haunted Haven held a Halloween promotion where she offered a discount off a ticket to patrons who would donate a canned good or non-perishable food item. She donated the trunk load of food collected to the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. When asked why she chose the SVdP food pantry, she replied that a few years ago, they had helped her with food and financial aid and she was giving back to help others. Thank you, Missy, for the generous food donation, which will impact the lives of struggling families.
We are called to “see the suffering Christ” in the poor. Not to imagine Him, but to truly feel His presence and to know that He is there. As St. Vincent explained, we “are serving Jesus Christ in the person of the poor.” When we help the neighbor, when we encounter the needy, we are in the presence of the One who asks: “Do you love me?” Your contributions to helping those in need show your true love for Christ.
Families provided food in October: 861 (Adults 1,819, children 1,057, total individuals 2,876)
Financial Aid has been suspended until the end of the year.
God said that everything would work out, not that everything would make sense. Trust Him!
Students from Newman Central Catholic High School dropped off a huge amount of food which was the result of a food drive the school held to show their support of the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry. The food drive is an annual event that the high school students hold to show their support in helping the needy in our community. A big thank you to all those at Newman who participated in this annual food drive event. You are making a difference in the lives of many who will benefit from your generous food donation.
Kind words can be short and easy to speak, but their echoes are truly endless.