Thank You, Georgetown Inn

Thank you, Georgetown Inn, for your toiletry donations! You’d be surprised what a difference those little bottles of shampoo and bars of soap in your hotel room can be for someone in need. Travel-sized toiletries are a better option for people in need who come to our Food Bank by bus or by foot and…

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Thank You, Solid Ground

Thank you, Solid Ground, for the produce donation from Marra Farm. Marra Farm is a model urban community farm engaging people in sustainable agriculture and education while enhancing local food security. Tucked into the South Park neighborhood of Seattle, it has 4 acres of historic preserved farmland. SVdP is in desperate need of major produce…

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Representative Adam Smith's Non-Profit Organization Roundtable

SVdP’s Director of Hispanic Outreach Services, Mirya Roach, attended Rep. Adam Smith’s Non-Profit Organization Roundtable last week to discuss federal legislative issues, concerns and priorities in the non-profit sector. Thank you for allowing St. Vincent de Paul to be part of the conversation. For more information about Centro Rendu, visit www.svdpseattle.org/centro-rendu/espanol/.

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Our First Honorary Vincentians

Yesterday, two of St. Vincent de Paul’s long-time volunteers, Victoria and Leo, became Honorary Vincentians. Victoria and Leo are the first volunteers at St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle/King County to receive this honor. Volunteers are the heart and soul of this organization.  We would not survive without the service of people like Leo and…

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Thank you, Unified Grocers!

Our Food Bank is fortunate to receive donations from several community sources.  With most of the food being donated to us, SVDP is able to spend our funds on other services, such as rental and utilities assistance. We’d like to thank Unified Grocers for providing the SVDP Food Bank guests with fresh produce for the…

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Thank you to B&OI/Barclay Dean

In June, we had four groups of employees from B&OI/Barclay Dean volunteer at our Fourth Avenue South Georgetown Food Bank.  We are so grateful for the kind support from community businesses, like B&OI/Barclay Dean.  Thank you so much for helping us serve our neighbors in need with compassion and integrity.          

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