Helping those in need.

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Founded in 1833, St. Vincent de Paul is an international, Catholic, lay organization that helps those in need. In an effort to eliminate poverty and suffering in our local community, the St. Jane Frances de Chantal St. Vincent de Paul Chapter works with partners, donors, and volunteers to provide food, utility assistance, and more to those in need within our parish boundaries.

Becoming a St. Vincent de Paul member.

Members conduct visits to those requesting help in order to evaluate their needs and provide assistance. If you wish to be involved, you must have a concern for those in need, rational decision-making skills, and a respect for confidentiality. 

Ways to support the efforts of St. Vincent de Paul.

Donating desserts for Fish Fry Fridays.
Thank you to all the bakers and those who purchased desserts at the Fish Fry. Your generosity is very much appreciated. 

Food donations.
As of now, we have sufficient canned vegetables, pasta noodles, tuna, and ramen noodles.

Providing support through financial donations.
St. Vincent de Paul is funded through local individual/organizational donations only. We provide assistance to the extent that we have the funds available—the more generous your donation, the more people in need we can help. 

To make a cash donation, you may use one of the pre-printed St. Vincent de Paul envelopes on the table located in the hallway near the Church, or use any envelope and simply write "St. Vincent de Paul" on the front. Checks should be made payable to St. Jane Frances de Chantal—write St. Vincent de Paul in the memo line.

Donation envelopes can be placed in the collection basket at Mass or dropped off at the Parish Office.

Donate to our food pantry.
Throughout the year, we provide food for those who have little to eat, especially families with children. Pantry items that are most helpful include:

  • Canned meat (chicken, ham, tuna)

  • Canned meals: soups, chili, spaghetti-O's, stew, etc.

  • Canned fruits: peaches, pineapple, mixed fruit, pears, applesauce, etc.

  • Dried packaged foods: macaroni & cheese, pasta, potatoes, rice stuffing, cereal, jello, powdered milk, etc.

  • Spaghetti sauce (jars or cans), gravy salad dressing, mayonnaise, ketchup, etc.

  • Peanut butter and jelly or jam

  • Canned vegetables: baked beans, tomatoes, peas, potatoes, mixed vegetables, etc. (no canned corn or green beans at this time)

  • Jarred or canned juices: apple, grape, tomato, etc.

  • Boxed crackers or cookies

Please check expiration dates on food that is donated—expired food cannot be distributed. 

Your donations can be deposited in the baskets at the front of the church (at offertory collection, or before or after Mass), given to one of the Ushers, or dropped off at the parish office anytime during office hours.

Family holiday food baskets.
The need for food donations increases during the holidays. Thanksgiving and Christmas Food Baskets are provided to nearly 50 families each year—turkeys and/or hams are needed for each family and can be donated during the months of November and December.

Support the "dessert" table at the parish Lenten Fish Fry.
Parishioners are asked to donate desserts, which volunteers cut and plate. At the Fish Fry, a $1 donation is requested for each dessert portion, with proceeds supporting St. Vincent de Paul.

Consider donating a dessert (homemade or store-bought) or purchasing a dessert when you pick up your fish fry meal. Popular items include pies, cakes, and brownies. Please note: treats must have no nuts, or peanut butter, and must not need to be refrigerated.

Donate to or shop at nearby St. Vincent de Paul thrift stores.

  • 45550 Van Dyke (at 20 1/2 Mile), Utica, MI

  • 28720 Stephenson Highway (at 12 Mile), Madison Heights, MI