The Diocesan St. Vincent de Paul Society has not rested for one minute during the pandemic. Even though the St. Vincent de Paul Store remained closed for a long stretch, it was still providing services, especially their Food Pantry every Saturday from 9 a.m. -12 p.m. They work with 14 other pantries and with the Central Texas Food Bank. It’s an impressive operation! Besides food, the Vincentian Family Center has focused on providing City of Austin RISE (Relief in a State of Emergency) money to neighbors who have been affected by the pandemic and are having trouble making ends meet. Funds are available for rent, utilities, car payments and mortgages. RISE money is intended for those who do not benefit from the CARES Act and are residents of Austin/Travis County. Separate staff and phone lines are in use to handle these requests. This is an unprecedented program for the Center. The St. Vincent de Paul Store itself has started reopening on Saturdays from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Masks and social distancing are required of guests.
The VFC is also looking for volunteers for the Store. Interested? Contact Huddie