Services Provided

Home Visits

Home Visitations are the cornerstone of the ministry of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. A home visit occurs when a person in need calls the St. Vincent de Paul Helpline, 331-2208, and arranges for two Vincentians to come to his/her home. The Vincentians bring resource information and possibly limited, annual assistance with rent, utilities, or other overwhelming bills. The Vincentians may also distribute vouchers, which are exchanged for goods at the thrift stores. Most importantly, those in need receive the simple fellowship of a listening ear and caring heart. No charity is foreign to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul. All funds are received through donations and all the home visitors are volunteers.

If you would like to find out more information on how you can take part with home visitations or are interested in being a home visitor please contact us, simply click Contact Us

Patient Assistance Program - FreeMed Prescription Program

Located at 3217 W. Overland Rd., FreeMed assists individuals in filling out the rigorous application for no-cost medication from pharmaceutical companies. The goal is to assist people in this process, then help them be self-sufficient in reapplying. This is a free service. There are qualification requirements from the pharmaceutical companies. Call 344-9737 for an appointment. For more information email the District Council or call 344-9737 for more information. (Donations should be sent to 3217 W. Overland Rd., Boise, ID 83705)

Food Pantries

There are several St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantries that distribute Food.

The SHCC Pantry is open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:30 - 11:30am. This pantry is set up "shopping style" so people can choose nutritious foods that their families like.

The HACC Pantry is open every Monday, Wednesday, Friday from 1:00 - 4:00pm and Thursday from 5:30 - 7:00pm.

Food is given to anyone who walks in and no one is turned away. Walk-ins are encouraged to wait from one month to eight weeks before revisiting the food pantries, but more frequent visits are not refused. A frequent visitor alerts the Vincentians that the individual or family may want to have a home visit in order to receive more helpful assistance or resource information.

The Food Bank in Nampa is open Tuesday and Thursday from 3:00-5:00pm.

Thrift Stores

There are five St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Stores in the Treasure Valley.

One can find high quality, low cost goods at the stores. Shopping at the stores helps us help others! Clean, unbroken donations including: clothing, furniture, household goods, working appliances, antiques, books, etc. accepted at all locations. If you aren't sure if we can accept your donation (appliance, especially large item, etc), please call first. Donation pick-up and merchandise delivery is available.

In partnership with the Conferences, over $140,000 in goods were given to those in need via vouchers. When you donate, chances are good that your item will directly help a local family. If it is sold in the stores, we use the revenue to support programs that help others. Either way - you are helping us help others!

The stores have made concerted efforts to promote recycling and were featured twice in the Idaho Statesman for their work. The Ada County stores alone recycled 250 tons of clothing in one year! The stores recycle unsellable books, stuffed toys, shoes, backpacks, purses, belts, hats, office paper, plastics, wood, and metal.