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- FEED the hungry
- PROVIDE financial support
- ADVISE those in need
- CLOTHE those in crisis
- COMFORT people in distress
- OFFER spiritual support & prayer requests
- SHARE by giving & receiving
We foster hope by providing spiritual, emotional, and material assistance on a person-to-person basis to disadvantaged persons in Talbot County.
If you need urgent help, please visit us at the SVdP Center located at 29533 Canvasback Drive in Easton, MD on Tuesday afternoons from 1-4 pm, Thursdays from 1-3 pm or Saturdays from
9 am - 1 pm.
Servicing Talbot County residents only.
Prestando servicios únicamente a los residentes del condado de Talbot.
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FEED
the hungry
Our society feeds hundreds of families and individuals with nourishing fo
od. Through bi-weekly and emergency services, our Food Pantry served Talbot County residents every week last year, throughout the pandemic. The value of the food distributed in 2021 was $1,250,216.
Through its facility on Canvasback Drive in Easton, SVdP distributes food to those facing hunger, 52 weeks a year. The food includes shelf-stable items such as cereal, peanut butter, tuna fish, pasta, canned vegetables, fruit, dried milk, soap and toilet paper. Perishable items, such as milk, bread, meat, produce and frozen vegetables are also part of the food program.
The fastest way to get help with food is to visit the St. Vincent Advisors Office at the SVdP Center on Tuesdays from 1-4 pm and Saturdays from 9 am-1 pm.
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PROVIDE
Financial SupportOur mission provides us with the opportunity to welcome those who need financial support for essential living needs.
In the spirit of love and concern, we offer critical support and resources to individuals and families in Talbot County who are struggling to make ends meet. This includes emergency financial assistance for utility bills, mortgage and rent payments, temporary shelter, prescriptions and medical needs, along with transportation and other related expenses. In 2021 we provided $138,142 to Talbot County residents to help cover these necessities.
The fastest way to get family assistance is to visit the SVdP Center, located at 29533 Canvasback Drive in Easton, MD. We are there to help on Tuesday from 1 - 4 pm, Thursday 1 - 3 pm, and on Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm.
We partner with other agencies and non-profits in assuring that those in Talbot County who lack basic necessities are supported.
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advise
those in need
“…our principal concern must be to serve the poor with great gentleness and cordiality, sympathizing with them ... inquiring of them what they might need and procuring necessary help for them…”
(source: St Vincent de Paul/Blessed Rosalie Rendu)
The core of Society services is a conversation with those who are experiencing hard times. Trained teams of St. Vincent Advisors work in pairs, meeting with clients at the SVdP Center. For fastest family assistance, please visit us on Tuesdays from 1-4 pm, Thursdays from 1-3pm, or Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm. Advisors are able to share themselves with people in need and, by doing so, attempt to understand and assist with the grave circumstances of their situation. We partner with other agencies and non-profits in assuring that those in Talbot County who lack basic necessities are supported.
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CLOTHE
Those In Crisis
Clothing, furnishings and household goods for the Clients We S
erve
Neighbors helping neighbors - It is our privilege to touch the lives of others in a way that fills their immediate needs and to bring faith and hope alive through service to others, one neighbor at a time
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eople facing unexpected financial emergencies such as loss of income, homelessness, or major casualties due to fires or accidents, CLOTHING is available free or at a low cost. Clothing is also available for purchase. Our Thrift Store offers a wide range of apparel and accessories for women, men, and children. In addition, we can supply furniture and household items to help provide a comfortable home living environment
Please visit the Thrift Store located at 29533 Canvasback Drive in Easton, MD.
For people with urgent needs, please visit the SVdP Center on Tuesdays from 1-4 pm, Thursdays, 1-3pm, or on Saturdays from 9 am - 1 pm.
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COMFORT
Friendly Neighbor Ministry - bringing assistance and hope to those in need of comfort and companionship. It is our privilege to provide a human touch to the lives of others in a way that brings comfort to their daily life.
Persons In Distress
Seniors and shut-ins often don't get heard; they are forgotten from time to time. Our role is to let them know that we hear them and to brighten their life by staying in touch. The Friendly Neighbor Ministry is a social outreach plan d
esigned to assist these lonely or socially isolated people by arranging one-on-one visits. We provide our senior and homebound neighbors smiling faces, listening ears, and understanding hearts in addition to the presence and friendship of a faith-based serving-community.
Maryland's Department of Aging offers a Senior Call Check/Wellness Check if you or someone you know would like to participate. Their phone lines are open Monday-Friday, 8 am-5 pm and Saturday
9 am - 3 pm. During these hours, you can call toll-free 1-866-502-0560 and register.
Registration is also available online at www.aging.maryland.gov.
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OFFER
spiritual support & prayer requests
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Daily Readings & Weekly Vincentian Reflections
please click:
Today's Readings or
Lecturas Del Día
Weekly Reflections
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Events & Resources
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share by giving & receiving
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SHARE Has Several Meanings
Share Our Vision
You can help us make our community aware of SVdP and its mission to serve the disadvantaged within the Talbot County. Mention SVdP in one form or another to friends, family, neighbors, coworkers, anyone with whom you come in contact. It only takes seconds to tell how SVdP feeds 370 persons a week or spends $130,000 a year providing financial assistance to 1,657 persons in distress. By sharing our services with others, you can make a big difference in someone’s life.
Share Your Concern For Others
St. Vincent de Paul in Easton is operated entirely by volunteers who give hope and help to families and individuals in so many ways. Consider sharing a little of your time, talents, and skills, you’ll benefit from the satisfaction of helping others. Volunteering for SVdP is a rich and rewarding experience. Join us in our mission to serve those in greatest need and discover why we say, “Our people are Great, our ministry is a Privilege and our work is a Joy.”
Share your Blessings
You can support our cause, especially during the pandemic, by contributing funds to St. Vincent de Paul. Our usual sources of income have diminished, while the demands for our services have increased. Every day in Talbot County, people of poverty face special challenges for daily sustenance and personal necessities. Your contributions go directly to give these people a helping hand. By making a gift today, you help us to continue the work we do. You can have the satisfaction of helping the hundreds of people who come to us seeking assistance to experience hope and see the possibilities. Thank you for choosing to support the Society of St. Vincent de Paul.
Please donate today, if you are able. Thank you!
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