St. Vincent DePaul Mission of Waterbury

09/10/2026

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09/08/2026

SAVE THE DATE! – September 19th - A big THANK YOU to Mutual Security Credit Union for sponsoring the Watertown Shredding & Donation Drive on Saturday, September 19! It’s a great opportunity to clean out those important papers, protect your personal information, AND help neighbors in need! Bring 4 or more canned food items and Shred up to 5 bankers boxes of documents -Help support the St. Vincent DePaul Mission Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen. Every can donated helps put food on the table for someone in our community. So gather those canned goods, round up those boxes of paperwork, and come out to support a wonderful cause! Shred. Donate. Give back. Make a difference! Thank you, Mutual Security Credit Union, for bringing our community together through generosity and service!

Join us for Shred Day at our Watertown branch on Saturday, September 19 from 9 AM to 12 PM! Bring 4 or more canned food items and shred up to 5 bankers' boxes of documents. For more details and a full list of items we're collecting, visit: https://hubs.li/Q04vcbYY0. All proceeds will support St. Vincent De Paul Mission.

09/08/2026

The Sandwich Project is hosting a sandwich collection for the SVDP Mission Shelter this SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13th from 10:00 am to 11:00 AM at the Maloney Magnet Elementary School Parking lot (233 South Elm Street, Waterbury, CT). Donors can make sandwiches and drop them off during this easy drive-through event to help combat hunger in the community. The Knights of Columbus Council #38 will collect the prepared sandwiches. HOW TO HELP: Create homemade sandwiches to donate, (ex. turkey, chicken, cheese on white or wheat bread - No condiments please). Please label them and place each in a small baggie; then gather all into a bread bag or other large bag. PLEASE SHARE this post or let others know about this opportunity to contribute. Thank you for always coming through for us❤🙏

09/04/2026

This weekend, we give thanks for the gift of work, the blessing of community, and the beautiful people who give their time, talents, and hearts to help others. 🙏 God works through the hands and hearts of those who serve. To our staff, volunteers, donors, and community partners—thank you for being the hands of hope and the heart of compassion. Together, we make a difference every day. ❤️ May your Labor Day weekend be filled with rest, gratitude, family, and God’s blessings. Happy Labor Day from all of us at St. Vincent DePaul Mission!

09/04/2026

👨‍🍳 HANDS-ON LEARNING. MEANINGFUL WORK. BRIGHTER FUTURES. ❤️ Chef Frank Parafati is in the kitchen with students from our 14th Merriman Culinary Job Training Program, helping them build the skills, confidence, and experience they need for successful careers. And what they’re learning is making a difference today! Meals prepared by our Culinary students are served to patrons of our Soup Kitchen and guests of our Homeless Shelter. ❤️ This important program is made possible through generous grant funding from the Connecticut Community Foundation and United Way of Greater Waterbury, along with the continued support of our individual donors. Together, we’re building skills, serving our community, and changing lives—one student and one meal at a time. ❤️

09/03/2026

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09/03/2026

💙 Faith, Hope & Our Community 💙We are especially proud of our own Father James Sullivan, a valued member of the St. Vincent DePaul Mission Board of Directors, who was recently interviewed by WFSB-TV about the renovation of Waterbury’s historic Holy Land. In this thoughtful interview, Father Sullivan speaks not only about the importance of preserving and revitalizing this beloved landmark, but also about spirituality, faith and the deeper meaning Holy Land continues to hold for our community. We are grateful for Father Sullivan’s leadership, compassion and commitment to our community. We invite you to watch this wonderful interview and hear his inspiring words. 🙏

Father James M. Sullivan, pastor of Immaculate Conception Parish in Waterbury.

09/01/2026

A SMALL DONATION CAN MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE. ❤️ Imagine arriving at a Shelter with little more than what you’re carrying—and knowing that someone cared enough to make sure you had the everyday essentials you needed. That’s what your generosity provides. ❤️ Our Shelter welcomes so many guests throughout the year, and items like shampoo, deodorant, razors, and lotion disappear quickly. Please consider picking up an item from our September Wish List the next time you shop. It may seem like a small gesture—but to someone staying at our Shelter, it can mean comfort, dignity, and knowing that their community cares.📍 DROP-OFF / DELIVERY:
St. Vincent DePaul Mission Shelter - 114 Benedict Street - Waterbury, CT 06706
Together, we can turn everyday essentials into extraordinary acts of kindness. ❤️🙏 Please share.

08/31/2026

💜 SELF-CARE. COMMUNITY. COMPASSION. 💜 What an incredible day! ✨A huge THANK YOU to WIN - Women's Inspirational Network and Lambda Rho Chapter of The Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. for sponsoring Saturday’s Free Self-Care Day and bringing our community together in such a beautiful way!💇‍♀️ Haircuts 👗 Clothing💜 Self-care packets🥪 Snacks & beverages 🤝 Community resources ✨ And so much more! For those who may not otherwise be able to afford these services, the day offered more than just self-care—it offered dignity, confidence, connection, and hope. 👏Congratulations to W.I.N. and everyone who helped make this amazing event possible. And a special shout-out to our own Cristina Reach and our St. Vincent DePaul Mission Soup Kitchen volunteers pictured here for giving their time and hearts to make the day a success. ❤️When a community comes together, amazing things happen! 🙌💜

08/27/2026

Mastering the art of the layer: 🧑‍🍳✨Chef-Instructor Frank Parafati took our Merriman Culinary Job Training Program students into the kitchen to learn the exact science (and art!) behind a truly great lasagna. From piping precision to prep work, these future culinary pros are building skills that open doors. We love seeing the focus and dedication in this kitchen every single day. Drop a ❤️ to support our students on their culinary journey!
United Way of Greater Waterbury Connecticut Community Foundation