St. Vincent de Paul's Needs Food, Kitchen Products, for its Soup Kitchen

Editor’s Note: It’s the holiday season and for many, that means something more than finding the perfect gift or going to parties. For social service groups or charities, it’s the time when they reach out for that extra bit of help. Over the next several weeks Patch will profile some of the charitable groups working in your towns and tell you what they need.

St. Vincent de Paul Middletown

http://www.svdmiddletown.org

WHO THEY ARE:

 St. Vincent’s provides food, clothing, shelter, and basic human services to poor and homeless individuals regardless of race, creed, natural origin, criminal history or recidivism.

WHAT THEY NEED:

Gift cards, $25 or more, to local grocery stores; new adult gloves, hats, long underwear, socks and other warm gear; Dairy products including: milk, cheese, eggs, butter; Pasta/pasta mixes, pasta sauce, rice/rice mixes, stuffing mixes, baking mixes, cereal; Canned items: fruit, veggies, soup, beans, meat, tuna, peanut butter. 'House warming baskets' - a laundry basket with: a shower curtain, two bathroom towels, wash cloths, various cleaning products (dish soap, bathroom cleaner), toilet brush, sponges, pot set, a small flatware set, a small dish set (anything you could imagine a person would need when housed); Paper products such as: plates, napkins, cups, plastic ware: Toiletries such as: deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, soap, razors, shampoo, conditioner, lotion; Sleeping bags and tents.

BIG WISH:

Two new commercial chest freezers.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES:

Serve a meal at the Soup Kitchen either during the week or on Saturday. 12 years old or older may volunteer, However, all volunteers under 18 must have an adult present at all times. You must call Lydia Brewster at 860-344-0097, Ext.-18 OR e-mail her at Lydia@svdmiddletown.org to make arrangements.

CONTACT:

Tracy Thompson, administrative assistant

860-344-0097

tracy@svdmiddletown.org

617 Main St., P.O. Box 398, Middletown, 06457

 *Source: Connecticut Council for Philanthropy's Holiday Wishlist.