Food Assistance
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County provides emergency food assistance through our food pantry, bread basket, home visits, and community garden.
Food Pantry
The St. Vincent de Paul Society's food pantry is open on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am until 2pm.
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If this is your first time utilizing our food pantry or if you do not live in an area served by one of our Vincentian conferences, you can visit the St. Vincent de Paul Center at 520 Crescent Avenue in South Bend.
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Please Note:
You may utilize the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry once every 30 days. A photo ID and proof of address (current within 60 days) are required at every visit.
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Bread Basket
The Society coordinates its efforts with local businseses and other nonprofits to eliminate food waste in our community. When businesses have excess bread products, the Society is able to distribute these items to our neighbors through the Bill Szajko Bread Basket located at the St. Vincent de Paul Center at 520 Crescent Avenue in South Bend.
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The bread basket is open Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am until 2pm. If you are only picking up bread, no identification is required.
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Home Visits
Members of the St. Vincent de Paul Society (Vincentians) are able to deliver food into the homes of those we serve to help us expand our reach and to the serve the homebound.
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If you have been told you live in a delivery area, call the Society's Emergency Assistance Office at (574) 234-6000. Press option 1 to schedule a food delivery.
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Please Note:
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You may request a food delivery once every 30 days.
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If you live in an area where delivery is available, we will submit a request, and a volunteer will reach out within 2-5 days to confirm the delivery. A phone number is required for service.
Emergency Assistance Phone Hours:
Monday through Friday
10am - 2pm
A phone number is required for delivery.
Community Garden
The St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County seeks to provide fresh produce to local residents through its Community Garden.
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During the summer and early fall, stop by the St. Vincent de Paul Society Center at 520 Crescent Avenue to pick fresh fruits and vegetables!
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All residents are welcome to enjoy the food from the garden.
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