St. Vincent de Paul Society Provides financial assistance to those in need. They also operate a Pantry to provide food boxes, and a store to make available low cost clothing and household items. Volunteers are needed in all areas. Location: 855 S. 2nd Ave. Pocatello, ID 83204 (Between Lovejoy and Terry, and right across the street from the Idaho Food Bank) Paul Vitale, President Business Hours: Thrift Store Hours: 10:00am - 4:00pm, Tuesday - Saturday Store Manager: Anne Vest (208) 233-2555 Social Services Director: J.C. Hoadley (208) 233-2555 Social Service Hours: 10:00am - 1:00pm, Tuesday - Friday The Mission Statement of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul Inspired by the Gospel values, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, a Catholic 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. Members, who are known as Vincentians, are drawn from every ethnic and cultural background, age group, and economic level. Vincentians are united by their spirit of poverty, humility, and sharing, which is nourished by prayer and reflection, mutually supportive gatherings, and adherence to a basic Rule. St. Vincent de Paul Social Services St. Vincent de Paul offers a variety of services to those in need, including food, clothing, and rental and utilities assistance for individuals and families experiencing temporary financial hardship. Household necessities such as dishes, blankets, hygiene items, and furniture are also availabale to those affected by temporary hardship due to sudden loss of employment, illness, or natural disaster. Donations of such items are greatly appreciated and always needed, as are donations of food and money. St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Our thrift store provides a wide variety of merchandise including clothing, electronics, books, furniture, appliances, antiques and collectables, and all kinds of household necessities. All or our merchandise is donated by the public, and priced at the lowest possible cost. Store proceeds are used to supplement our social services. The store is open between 10:00am and 4:00pm, Tuesday through Saturday. Donations can also be made during these hours. St. Vincent de Paul Volunteer Opportunities St. Vincent de Paul is always looking for compassionate, enthustiastic volunteers to prepare food boxes, sort clothing, clean and test electronics, accept donations, and perform any number of much needed services. There is always work to be done. Physical limitations are respected, and you are free to set your own hours. Volunteering is an excellent way to meet some wonderful people, and to enrich and deepen your relationship with God through service to others. If you are interested in becoming a SVdP volunteer, please visit our store or call (208) 233-2555 during store hours.