The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is an international, non-profit organization with a rich history of service to the needy of our community. Our mission, through person-to-person contact, mass feeding, sheltering and other channels, encompasses every form of aid which alleviates suffering and promotes dignity and integrity. All races, creeds, colors, origins, castes, opinions and genders are served. The Society's history in the Capital Region began in 1865. Since then, the Society has been striving to recognize and meet the needs of the poor in our community. Today we have over 20 Conferences whose members make home visits to help the poor.
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul has a variety of programs that offer critically needed services to our community. We provide food, clothing, shelter and healthcare to the poorest of the poor.
(225) 383-7837 ext. 207
(225) 383-6623
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Diana Barnes
Volunteer Coordinator
220 St. Vincent de Paul Place
Baton Rouge, LA 70802
St. Vincent de Paul serves a nutritionally balanced and delicious hot meal every day at lunch in its Dining Room. We would like to have twelve volunteers each day to assist in serving our guests. Ten volunteers serve the food while two volunteers give Bags of Hope to guests as they exit the Dining Room. A volunteer must be eighteen years of age to serve food in the Dining Room. Minor children may participate by distributing the Bags of Hope if
St. Vincent de Paul distributes "Bags of Hope" to people in need 365 days a year. Guests take a bag as they exit our Dining Room after having lunch. We serve lunch to an average of 250 guests daily at St. Vincent de Paul. For most guests, the "Bag of Hope" is their evening meal.
We make these bags on Monday's, Thursday's and Saturday's from 8:30 AM until 10:30 AM in the Dining Room of St. Vincent de Paul located at 220 St. Vincent de Paul Place
PLEASE BE AWARE THAT VOLUNTEERING TO BE A NEIGHBOR AT THE TABLE MEANS THAT YOU WILL PURCHASE OR PREPARE A MEAL AND DELIVER IT TO THE GUESTS IN THE SHELTER.
PLEASE CALL FIVE DAYS BEFORE YOUR SERVING DATE TO ASK HOW MANY GUESTS ARE CURRENTLY IN THE SHELTER.
Neighbors at the Table are the lifeblood of the shelters. We are so very grateful to the individuals and groups that take their valuable time and resources to purchase or prepare a delicious meal
In 1963, the Society opened the first St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store/Distribution Center to assist the poor of our community. Our stores provide more than just a place where customers can purchase items at bargain basement prices. Through our St. Vincent de Paul Conferences, we also provide clothing, bedding, appliances, furniture and household items free of charge to those in need. Any revenues generated by our stores are put back into our
In 1963, the Society opened the first St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store/Distribution Center to assist the poor of our community. Our stores provide more than just a place where customers can purchase items at bargain basement prices. Through our St. Vincent de Paul Conferences, we also provide clothing, bedding, appliances, furniture and household items free of charge to those in need. Any revenues generated by our stores are put back into our
In 1963, the Society opened the first St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store/Distribution Center to assist the poor of our community. Our stores provide more than just a place where customers can purchase items at bargain basement prices. Through our St. Vincent de Paul Conferences, we also provide clothing, bedding, appliances, furniture and household items free of charge to those in need. Any revenues generated by our stores are put back into our
In 1963, the Society opened the first St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store/Distribution Center to assist the poor of our community. Our stores provide more than just a place where customers can purchase items at bargain basement prices. Through our St. Vincent de Paul Conferences, we also provide clothing, bedding, appliances, furniture and household items free of charge to those in need. Any revenues generated by our stores are put back into our
In 1963, the Society opened the first St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store/Distribution Center to assist the poor of our community. Our stores provide more than just a place where customers can purchase items at bargain basement prices. Through our St. Vincent de Paul Conferences, we also provide clothing, bedding, appliances, furniture and household items free of charge to those in need. Any revenues generated by our stores are put back into our