St Vincent de Paul Little Flower

Providing free food and supplies to the needy in our area both on a drive-through basis open two days a week at our pantry and via delivery to those unable to pick up. The total value of food and supplies cleaning toiletries provided estimated per client includes $22,143 of items purchased with our cash donations and $885,250 of in-kind donations from local food banks retailers our parishioners and other church congregations and school groups. The food and supplies were given to 2,825 families. We received no revenue for this activity.

Providing new and used clothing linens housewares toys and furniture to those in need in our area. These items are primarily picked up from our Outreach Center while the food pantry is open plus some are delivered or provided by special distributions. The total value of these items are estimated on a per-client basis; all of them come from in-kind donations to our center from individuals. These items went to 765 families. We received no revenue for this activity.

Providing crisis financial assistance to those in need in our area including payments to avoid utility shut-off or rent eviction; paying for a gas-tank fill-up or bus tokens; paying for medical bills furniture or similar needs. This help was provided to 336 families. All funds for this ministry came from donations by our church members or other individuals. We received no revenue for this activity.