The local conference of St. Vincent de Paul has been expanded to include our own Christ the Teacher University Parish, and it is now called the St. Vincent de Paul – Christ the Teacher / St. Mary Conference. There are many ways to get involved with this worldwide Catholic organization committed to alleviating the the suffering of the poor:
- Work a food pantry shift Tuesdays 3 to 6 p.m.
- Help unload food trucks, two mornings a month
- Help stock the pantry shelves
- Pick up bread donations from local shops and grocery stores
- Pick up food from the Illinois Food Bank located in Geneva, Illinois.
- Join another volunteer in a home visit
- Monitor the help line
- Help with fundraisers
- Help with the clothing drive in April and November
- Help at the SVDP Clothing, Furniture and Toy Store located in Maple Park, Illinois.