St. Vincent de Paul Place Norwich

09/13/2026

Sometimes volunteering is even better when you bring someone special along! Christopher recently brought his daughter to St. Vincent de Paul Place to volunteer alongside him in our kitchen. Together, they lent a hand preparing food and experienced what it means to spend a little time serving others.

We love seeing families volunteer together. It is a wonderful way to share the importance of kindness, compassion, and caring for our neighbors with the next generation.

Thank you, Christopher, for sharing your time with us and for bringing along a very special helper!

09/12/2026

A little local sweetness is headed to our pantry! We recently purchased jars of beautiful Wildflower Honey from Stonewall Apiary, owned by Terri and Dizzy. They generously provided the honey to us at cost, helping us stretch our funding even further for the families we serve.

The purchase was made possible through funding from the State of Connecticut's Local Food Purchase Assistance Program, which allows us to provide locally produced food to our patrons while also supporting the farmers and producers who are part of our community.

It is a wonderful circle of community supporting community. Our patrons receive something special for their pantry shelves, local producers are supported, and grant funding stays close to home.

A heartfelt thank you to Terri and Dizzy at Stonewall Apiary for working with us and helping us share a little local sweetness with our families!

09/11/2026

Look at those smiles! Once again, our friends at the Connecticut Sun made back to school a little brighter for children in our St. Vincent de Paul Place families.

Recently, 80 children and their families met members of the Sun at Kohl's for a very special Sunday afternoon shopping spree. The children were able to shop for new back to school clothing and essentials, picking out items that reflected their own needs, tastes, and personalities.

And as you can see from the pictures, the happy faces say it all!

Over the years, the Connecticut Sun have given our families so much more than donations. They have given their time, created experiences, shared joy, and made our children feel special. As their time in Connecticut draws to a close, moments like these remind us just how much their friendship has meant to our community.

To everyone at the Connecticut Sun, thank you for once again showing up for our children and families. We are so grateful for the memories you have helped create and for the kindness you have shared with St. Vincent de Paul Place over the years.

We will miss you more than you know.

09/09/2026

We think Brian is pretty special too! Thank you, United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, for shining a light on the compassionate and important work Brian does every day in our facility!

Today, we highlight Brian Burke, Food Pantry Manager at St. Vincent de Paul Place Norwich, for Hunger Action Month!

No matter what the day may bring, Brian makes an effort to bring good to our community every single day. Every child that comes for food with their parents is always greeted with smiles, high fives and a little treasure from the treasure box. He changes our community for the better every single day. His care shows no boundaries- and we are exceptionally proud to honor him and highlight his work into bettering our community! 💛

09/09/2026

Adding a few extra items to your shopping list will make a meaningful contribution to our pantry and positively impact those in need. Choose your favorite grocery store or shopping app, select some of these items, and set the delivery address to St. Vincent de Paul Place at 120 Cliff St. Norwich, CT.

KITCHEN & PANTRY NEEDS: Canned Chef Boyardee, boxed plain and flavored oatmeal 10-pack boxes, Individual and large boxes of cereal, jelly, and SPAM.

09/05/2026

What a wonderful way to get ready for a new school year! Recently, 124 children and their families joined us at St. Vincent de Paul Place for a special Back to School event filled with crafts, games, food, laughter, and plenty of fun. From visits with the animals at the petting zoo to a sweet treat from the Norwich Police Department Ice Cream Truck, there were smiles and memories being made everywhere we looked.

Each child went home with a treat bag and back to school items to help them begin the new school year prepared and excited.

None of this would have been possible without our incredible volunteers and community partners who gave their time and energy to make the day so special. Thank you for showing our children, once again, just how much their community cares about them.

The day was also bittersweet as we took a moment to recognize and thank the players. With this being one of the last events we will share with them before the team leaves Connecticut, we wanted them to know just how much their friendship and support have meant to St. Vincent de Paul Place. Over the years, they have brought joy, experiences, generosity, and so many wonderful memories to our families.

Thank you, Connecticut Sun . You have been part of our community and part of our story, and we will miss you.

And thank you to Hartford HealthCare, Uncas Health District, Norwich Fire Department and Emergency Management, Jewett City Savings Bank, Liberty Bank, Dime Bank, and EVERYONE who helped make this a day our children and families will remember!

09/01/2026

Megaphone Fitness is at it again, running their annual Pedal for a Purpose Spinathon during the 2026 GNACC Healthy Living & Family Fun Festival, at Dodd Stadium, October 3rd. 100% of the proceeds they raise go towards helping us care, feed, and advocate for those in need. We are incredibly grateful for their love and support!

08/27/2026

Adding a few extra items to your shopping list will make a meaningful contribution to our pantry and positively impact those in need. Choose your favorite grocery store or shopping app, select some of these items, and set the delivery address to St. Vincent de Paul Place at 120 Cliff St. Norwich, CT.

KITCHEN & PANTRY NEEDS: Canned Chef Boyardee, boxed plain oatmeal (10-pack boxes, Individual and large boxes of cereal, jelly, and ground coffee.

08/26/2026

Hey, Charter Oak Federal Credit Union Members! You can make your donation go twice as far! Consider St. Vincent de Paul Place as your 501(c)(3) organization of choice during their matching donation program!

Charter Oak is giving away $300,000 by matching members' donations to the nonprofit organization of their choice. Members can donate up to $500, and Charter Oak will match that donation, doubling the impact of your generosity! Thank you Charter Oak for believing in and supporting the work that nonprofits do!

One gift. Twice the impact. So many neighbors helped.
A $50 donation becomes $100.
A $250 donation becomes $500.
A $500 donation becomes $1,000 to support our community.

Your donation will support St. Vincent de Paul Place provide food, care, advocacy, and essential services to individuals and families throughout our community.

08/24/2026

What a great night for some of our St. Vincent de Paul Place family! A big thank you to the Connecticut Sun for providing tickets for members of our community to attend the Sun vs. Phoenix Mercury game. Grey and Felix were among those who got to enjoy the game, and Grey even had a little extra luck, catching one of the T-shirts thrown into the stands!

They had a wonderful time cheering on the Sun as they came away with a 75–72 victory over the Phoenix Mercury.

As the Connecticut Sun prepare to leave Connecticut, we want to say a special thank you for all they have done, and continue to do, for communities like ours. Their generosity has given people opportunities to experience games, make memories, and simply enjoy a special night out.

Thank you, Connecticut Sun. We will miss having you here in Connecticut!