THE HOUSE OF THE GOOD SHEPHERD: S.V.D.P. Office

Office hours for clients: (Must live in OLF church boundaries for monetary and food assistance.)

Monday: 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

Tuesday- Friday  : 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

(Subject to change due to the availability of volunteers.)

SVDP Members: Communion Service each Monday at 3:30 p.m. in SVDP Chapel; Meeting following in Parish Center.

ST. VINCENT de PAUL OFFICE  (228) 388-1837

Diocesan SVDP Council: http://svdpbiloxi.org

National SVDP Council: http://svdpusa.org

 

 

DISTRIBUTION CENTER: for Clothing and Household Goods

Hours of operation for clients and drop off:  Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

WHAT TO DONATE

• Men’s jeans, underwear, socks, shoes & gloves
• Usable furniture of all kinds, pots, pans, blankets and kitchenware
• Drop off donations on Tara Lane behind Parish Hall on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 10:00 a.m. -2:00 p.m.

 

 

FEED THE HUNGRY

Non-Perishable Food Items

We challenge every family to bring at least one of the following nonperishable items to Mass every week and to place it in the “Food Drop Box” in the vestibule of the church.

Make this a prayerful habit.  When you are grocery shopping and select you item for the poor.  Take time to thank God for the ability to provide adequate food for your own family and pray for those less fortunate.  Choose from these items based on the first letter of your last name.

A-E: Boxed dinners (Hamburger, Tuna or Chicken Helpers), rice dinners, instant potatoes

F-I: Canned foods (ravioli, soups, tuna, Spam, and other canned foods you like to eat)

J-N: Health care needs (shampoo, soap, deodorant, toothpaste, etc.)

O-S: Peanut butter, jelly, spaghetti sauce, fruit juice

T-Z: Cereal, instant oatmeal, grits, spaghetti, rice, macaroni & cheese

 

Perishable Food Items

Place inside S.V.D.P. building, The House of the Good Shepherd: Monday – Friday 9:30 a.m. – to 3:00 p.m

 

WORKERS NEEDED MONDAY – FRIDAY 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.

• Food Pantry: Workers are needed to pack food bags.
• Kitchen: Workers are needed to make sandwiches for the homeless
• Distribution Center Building
• Any amount of time you can give will be greatly appreciated.
• Contact: Susan Taylor (228) 388-1837

 

 

ABOUT ST. VINCENT de PAUL SOCIETY

Established in 1833 in Paris, France

Established at Our Lady of Fatima in October 5, 1983

Mission

• Our primary mission is to reach out in the name of Christ to the poor and needy within our parish area with material aid, encouragement, and spiritual support.

Clients

• The names and circumstances of those needing help are always kept in strict confidence.

Types of Assistance

• We provide financial assistance for food, rent, utilities, medicines, clothing, and other necessities.
• We comfort and encourage the needy and pray for them.

Workers

• S.V.D.P. is managed and operated by an all volunteer staff; therefore, it is essential that we recruit volunteers for the good work of helping the poor.
• Everyone has something to offer and you are most welcome to join us with whatever time and talent you wish to donate.

If you would like to join us and share in God’s grace, we will welcome you with open arms.