St. Vincent de Paul is closed until further notice but they will try and help with the resources they have available. If you need help with food please email stbarts.svdp@gmail.com
Mission: SVDP is a world-wide Catholic lay organization that addresses the two great commandments: love of God and love of neighbor. SVDP was founded in 1833.
SVDP mission statement: a network of friends, inspired by Gospel Values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships and service to people in need.
As a reflection of the whole family of God, members of SVDP, who are known as Vincentians, are drawn from every ethnic and cultural background, age group and economic level. Vincentians witness God’s love by embracing all works of charity and justice. SVDP collaborates with other people of good will in relieving need and addressing its causes, making no distinction in those served because, in them, Vincentians see the face of Christ.
If you are called to become a Vincentian, please contact the Conference President, Floyd Trevino at fatboytrvn@yahoo.com or (832) 656-3139.
SUPPORT SVDP
Monetary donations can be made monthly via the 2nd Collection done by St. Bartholomew.
Participate in the food drives sponsored by SVDP by taking a brown bag and returning it filled with requested food items and toiletries to St. Bartholomew.
Make a direct monetary contribution to SVDP, a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, by contacting the St. Bartholomew Conference Treasurer, Shirley Glueck, shirleyglueck7373@comcast.net, or (281) 844-8452.
Participate in the annual Thanksgiving basket fundraiser which provides a turkey and other traditional meal items to families in need.
financial Assistance
SVDP can offer limited, short term financial assistance to people who live in zip codes of the Katy area (residents of Houston zip codes are served by other SVDP conferences).
All people needing assistance (financial or food) must have a referral from Katy Christian Ministries, Epiphany of the Lord Catholic Church or St. Faustina Catholic Church. Please call and set up an appointment at one of these organizations to receive a referral.
Financial assistance can only be done for rent/mortgage payments, utilities, and medical needs. Financial assistance for other needs are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
FOOD PANTRY
SVDP’s food pantry can provide food to families in need every 30 days up to 10 times on one referral.
SVDP partners with St. Bartholomew parishioners through sponsored food drives, the Houston Food Bank, and area grocery stores to provide a variety of canned food items, meat, dairy, and toiletries to families in need. Donations vary weekly.
SVDP OFFICES AND HOURS
The SVDP office is located behind the Youth building on the eastern portion of the campus. Hours are as follows:
For food and financial assistance, Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays, from 6:00 - 7:30pm (only 20 persons can be seen each evening based on a first come, first served basis).
For distribution of food only, Monday and Friday, 10:00 am - 12:00 pm.