FAQ — Society of St. Vincent de Paul

Question 1

Who is eligible to receive services?

Accepted Answer

Anyone in need is welcome to use our Food Shelf and Free Store. We do not require proof of income, residency, or any other documentation. Simply stop in during open hours.

Question 2

What are your hours?

Accepted Answer

We are open Monday, Wednesday, and Friday from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM and 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM.

Question 3

Where are you located?

Accepted Answer

We are located at 617 3rd Ave NW, Faribault, MN 55021.

Question 4

Do I need to make an appointment?

Accepted Answer

No appointment is needed. Simply stop in during our open hours and our volunteers will be happy to assist you.

Question 5

What do I need to bring to register?

Accepted Answer

[Placeholder — please confirm what, if anything, visitors need to bring for first-time registration.]

Question 6

How do I volunteer?

Accepted Answer

We welcome volunteers! The Society of St. Vincent De Paul has no paid staff and relies entirely on volunteers. Stop in during office hours to learn more about how you can help.

Question 7

What donations do you accept?

Accepted Answer

We gratefully accept bedding (blankets, sheets, etc.), clothing, food, kitchenware, and monetary donations. We also recycle fabric from old textile materials — just label them 'recycle' before dropping them off. For checks, please make them out to St. Vincent de Paul.

Question 8

When can I drop off donations?

Accepted Answer

Donations may be dropped off at the center between 9:00 AM and 2:30 PM on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.

Question 9

Can I mail a donation?

Accepted Answer

Yes! Monetary donations can be mailed to: St. Vincent de Paul, 617 3rd Ave. NW, Faribault, MN 55021-4219. Please make checks out to St. Vincent de Paul.

Question 10

How can I contact you?

Accepted Answer

You can reach us by phone at (507) 334-2100 or by email at ssvdpdivinemercy@gmail.com. You're also welcome to stop in during office hours.

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