St. Vincent de Paul Society

 St. John Church & Student Center

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St. Vincent de Paul Society - St. John Church and Student Center
Providing Assistance to Lansing-Area Neighbors in Need
 

The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. John’s, with the involvement of members of the parish family, helps neighbors in need through a variety of ministries. We welcome all members of the St. Thomas-St John parish community to join us in serving others - as an occasional or frequent volunteer, as a member of our conference, or by way of supporting us through in-kind or financial contributions.

We invite you to volunteer. Several of our ministries are well suited for young families, and others are well suited for those who work from home or who are retired. Contact us to learn how you can be involved. (College-age and older members of the parish always are welcome to attend our twice monthly St. Vincent de Paul Society meetings. We gather to pray, share, and plan on the second and fourth Wednesdays of the month from 7:00 to 8:45pm Questions? Emails us at st.john.svdps@gmail.com. 

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Food Cupboard and Mobile Food Cupboard:  
The Food Cupboard and Mobile Food Cupboard annually distribute more than 4,000 bags of groceries and personal care items to residents of East Lansing, members of the parish family, and MSU students (most of whom are international graduate students). We have many volunteer opportunities, from sorting and stocking donations to shopping and transporting items, to volunteering on Friday evenings or Saturday mornings.
 

Friends of Returning Citizens: 
This ministry prepares and delivers food, personal care items, and a Meijer card to men and women on the day of their release from prison. The goal of this ministry is to communicate to these neighbors that we want to support them in their goal of successfully re-entering society.  This ministry also includes support for the Stepping Stones Housing Re-entry program for Returning Citizens.  This is a local initiative that provides no-cost housing and wraparound services.