• In the dignity of the human person • In the identification of Jesus with the poor • In the preferential option for the poor • That Jesus is the Evangelizer and Servant of the poor • That growth in intimacy with Jesus is a lifelong process • That poverty of spirit is the primary beatitude • That our primary concern is charity and justice • That prayer is essential: personal and communal • In the virtue of humility: personal and corporate • In the virtue of charity, inside and outside the Society • In Divine Providence • In Friendship • In Community • In Simplicity
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul adheres to a group of core values.
These are principles central to our creed and ministry.
FOOD SHELF, FREE CLOTHING STORE AND CENTER FOR CHARITABLE SERVICES Address: 617 3rd Avenue NW Faribault, MN 55021-4219 Phone: 507-334-2100 Open Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9 AM to 3 PM
The Vocation of the Society’s members, who are called Vincentians, is to follow Christ through service to those in need and so bear witness to His compassionate and liberating love. Members show their commitment through person-to-person contact. Vincentians serve in hope. Thanks to all of our Partners in Ministry who have helped us serve those in need. Over the past years, your overwhelming generosity has enabled the St. Vincent de Paul Center to provide free food, clothing and financial aid to our sisters and brothers in need during difficult times. We are run entirely by volunteers, many of whom donate 20 or more hours a week. Join us in this humbling and rewarding ministry. Donations are always welcome. Please contact us at 334-2100 for more information.
VOLUNTEERS
St. Vincent de Paul has no paid staff and accepts volunteers for many tasks, including the Food Shelf, clothing, building maintenance and office. Please consider sharing your time and talents. Call the Center at 334-2100 for more information.
DONATIONS
St. Vincent's greatly appreciates monetary donations as well as donations of food, clothing, bedding (sheets, blankets, etc.) and kitchenware. Items may be dropped off at the Center between 9:00 AM – 2:30 PM on Mondays and Wednesdays, and from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Fridays. Call 334-2100 if any questions on what is accepted. Please make checks out to St. Vincent de Paul. Checks can be dropped off or mailed to St. Vincent de Paul, 617 3rd Ave. NW, Faribault, MN 55021-4219.
If you or a family you know needs assistance, please call the Center, we want to help.
St Vincent de Paul accepts fabric (clothes) to recycle. Unusable clothes, blankets and sheets can be bagged and marked “recycle” and dropped off during open hours.
REGISTRATION
Registration is open on Monday and Wednesday between the hours of 9:00-11:00 and 1:00-3:00. Registrations on Fridays will be between 9:00-11:00.
PRODUCE DAY
Produce days are from 12:30 - 2:30 every Monday and Wednesday. Breads, desserts, fruits, & vegetables are typically available. Produce is also included on Pantry Days. Please see our Facebook page (St Vincent de Paul Food Shelf, Faribault) for any schedule changes due to holidays or if inclement weather.
PANTRY DAY
Pantry Days are from 12:30 PM – 2:30 PM the 1st, 2nd and 3rd Friday of the month and from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM on the 4th Thursday evening of the month. Please see our Facebook page (St Vincent de Paul Food Shelf, Faribault) for any schedule changes due to holidays or if inclement weather. Canned vegetables, canned meats, dry beans or rice, cereals, pasta, cooking oil, flour, sugar, juices, dairy, bread, desserts, fruits, vegetables & frozen meat are typically available.
FREE STORE
Clothing, shoes, bedding, blankets, kitchenware, and miscellaneous household items are available from 9:00-11:00 every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Please see our Facebook page (St Vincent de Paul Food Shelf, Faribault) for any schedule changes due to holidays or if inclement weather.
PRAYER TO ST. VINCENT DE PAUL Noble Saint Vincent de Paul, beloved servant of the poor, may we follow your example and do good works among those whom society has abandoned, enslaved, or forgotten. Inspire us to feed the hungry, to love a child, to provide comfort and medicine to the sick, to clothe those whose garments are threadbare, and to offer hope and our Lord's words to all who need respite. Pray for us to our beloved God that we may commit ourselves selflessly to doing the same charitable acts that you did all your life, and intercede with Him that we may have the favor of His guidance and strength and love upon this important and meaningful work. Amen