St. Vincent de Paul Society

No matter what you might be facing right now or what comes up in the future, remember two things– GOD IS WITH YOU AND HE’S IN CONTROL.

In October SVdP assisted 855 families, that made up of 2828 individuals The number of families receiving assistance is increasing monthly. SVdP helped families in the area of food, utilities, prescriptions, and gas for doctor visits. SVdP is greatly appreciative for donations the community has given to the pantry, to help provide for the families. Thank You and God Bless.

St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry received 69 big boxes of food plus a cash donation from the Newman Central Catholic High School Food Drive. Students from Newman High School delivered the donation to the pantry. We greatly appreciate the generous donation which will help so many families in need.

It’s that time of year again and we are reaching out and asking for your support through our 12th Annual Neighbors Helping Neighbors Fall Fundraising Campaign – GRATITUDE.   We are grateful for you, our friends and donors; grateful for your support and grateful for your generosity.  Won’t you please help pay a utility bill, a prescription cost or purchase food or help pay for fuel to a medical appointment for a family in need?   They count on us and we depend on you.  Please consider making a donation, either online (svdpsaukvalley.org or scan the QR code below) or mail your donation to 7 West 6^th Street, Sterling, IL  61081.  Thank you so much for your generous support.

Do not allow yourselves to be disheartened by any failure as long as you have done your best.

In September SVdP assisted 771 families. There were 2353 individuals that received assistance with food. This consisted of 1506 adults and 847 children. In financial aid 51 families were helped with utilities, prescriptions and gas for doctor visits. SVdP would like to thank the communities that help in any way to help provide for the families. Thank you for your generosity.

GOD doesn’t require us to succeed; He only requires that you try.

SVdP assisted 847 families with food and financial aid in August. Distribution of food was given to 788 families, that consisted of 1646 adults and 968 children a total of 2614 individuals. Fifty families were helped in financial aid with prescriptions, utilities, and gas cards for doctor visits. SVdP is grateful for the community of Whiteside County for your generosity.

I know God won’t give me anything I can’t handle. I just wish he didn’t trust me so much.

SVdP had 830 families that they assisted in July with food and financial aid. Food was distributed to 780 families, consisting of 1651 adults and 991 children total of 2642. In financial aid, 54 families were helped with utilities, gas card to doctor appointments and prescriptions. SVdP has assisted so far during our fiscal year 20,639 individuals. SVdP is grateful to the generosity of the community of Whiteside County. GOD BLESS