Q: What is the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
A: We are often referred to as SVDP, and we are the largest lay Catholic charitable organization in the world.
Q: How do you serve Case Grande?
A: The St. Vincent de Paul Society in Casa Grande is a 501 (c)(3) tax exempt organization that operates a thrift store and food pantry as well as conducts personal visits to the homes of the poor.
Q: When did you start locally?
A: Our Casa Grande Conference started in 1988. Our food pantry has signed up over 24,000 clients. In November 2022 we provided over $244,000 of food, clothing, household goods, etc. to 2,920 people.
Q: Who, where do you serve?
A: We assist the needy, seniors and those less fortunate with kindness and smiles in Casa Grande, Arizona City, Stanfield and Maricopa with basic needs such as food, clothing, hygiene, household goods, blankets, diapers and formula without prejudice regardless of religion, race, political orientation, gender or age.
Q: What are the days and times of operation of the thrift store and food pantry?
A: Our thrift store at 405 E. 2nd St is open is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and on Saturday, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. It offers new or gently used clothing for all ages, furniture and appliances, electronics, household items and books.
Our food pantry is open Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Clients receive groceries to provide balanced meals such as meat, produce, canned goods, bread, cereal and pasta or rice. Infant formula is included when available.
Q: Do you have any special events?
A: Yes, we have such events as Back-To-School Clothing, special Easter/Thanksgiving/Christmas food drives, and holiday sales in the spring and fall. We typically provide 200 families with complete meals on our food drives.
Q: What do you need?
A: We need you — volunteers for a variety of thrift store and food pantry jobs. And we need financial assistance through the Arizona Tax Credit and other types of donations.
Q: What is your contact information?
A: Please reach us at
www.SVDPCasaGrande.org; SVDPCasagrande@gmail.com; or 520.836.2009.
