Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul meets on the second Tuesday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Corley Conference Room - Ministries and Administration Building. The society provides assistance to many needy families in the community, by providing food and other forms of assistance when possible.

Volunteer Opportunities and Service Hours are available to all members of the parish.

Inspired by Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic lay organization, leads women and men to join together to grow spiritually - by offering person-to-person service to those who are needy and suffering - in the tradition of its founder, Blessed Frederic Ozanam, and patron, St. Vincent de Paul. As a reflextion of the whole family of God, Members, who are known as Vincentians, are drawn from every ethnic and cultural background, age group, and economic level. Vincentians are united in an international society of charity by their spirit of poverty, humility and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings and adherence to a basic rule. Organized locally, Vincentians witness God's love by embracing all works of charity and justice. The Society 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.

Food Pantry

Local Officers:

President: Kerk Spong
Treasurer: Matt Scarborough
Secretary: Rick Gleissner
Pantry Director: Ted Bax
Spiritual Director: Teri Kuhs

Range of activities:

Pantry: distribution of food
Home Deliveries: food
Limited Assistance with Utility bills
Assistance to Parishioners with special needs

We accept telephone requests for help with power bills, water bills, etc. -- IF FUNDS ARE AVAILABLE.

Location:

The basement of the Church Building (Blossom Street side - rear of building.)

Distribution Hours:

EVERY Wednesday from 8:30 - 11:30 AM (during Covid Crisis)

HELP LINE: (803) 799-0761

Hours:
- The phone line is open on the second Tuesday of each month from 5:45 - 6:30pm.
After Hours: a phone message indicates the pantry hours, and when requests for assistance with utilities will be taken.

Non-Discrimination Policy

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination against its customers, employees, and applicants for employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, age, disability, sex, gender identity, religion, reprisal, and where applicable, political beliefs, marital status, familial or parental status, sexual orientation, or all or part of an individual's income is derived from any public assistance program, or protected genetic information in employment or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the Department. (Not all prohibited bases will apply to all programs and/or employment activities.)

To File a Program Complaint

If you wish to file a Civil Rights program complaint of discrimination, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form (PDF), found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html, or at any USDA office, or call (866) 632-9992 to request the form. You may also write a letter containing all of the information requested in the form. Send your completed complaint form or letter to us by mail at U.S. Department of Agriculture, Director, Office of Adjudication, 1400 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20250-9410, by fax (202) 690-7442 or email at program.intake@usda.gov.

Persons with Disabilities

Individuals who are deaf, hard of hearing or have speech disabilities and you wish to file either an EEO or program complaint please contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339 or (800) 845-6136 (in Spanish).