St. Vincent de Paul

St. Vincent de Paul members provide a variety of services to those in need through the following:

Food Pantry - 3209 W. Overland Rd. (208-333-1460)

Members coordinate the collection and distribution of food to families in need. They collect, purchase and transport food, interview people, pack food and sometimes deliver to homebound people.

Friends of the Poor Walk

Members of St. Vincent de Paul participate in annual national walk to raise funds for the many needs requested.

Helpline & Home Visits (208-331-2208)

Members coordinate calls coming in city-wide from those with various needs. From these calls, members arrange home visits assisting families with rent, utilities, food and other needs. Through referrals & networking with other churches and organizations, those less fortunate are served.

Thanksgiving Food Boxes

Members with the help of parishioners oversee and coordinate the signing-up of those in need, as well as, collecting food, packing, distributing and some delivering of food boxes to families during the Thanksgiving holiday.

Patient Assistance Program

This program advocates between the patient, physician and pharmaceutical company for free medications for those who qualify.