Help for neighbours — and a place to serve
Sometimes groceries and basic household needs become difficult to manage.
If you or your family need help, please reach out.
The Society of Saint Vincent de Paul assists neighbours regardless of race, religion or background.
If you need help
Members visit households to understand their circumstances and provide food vouchers.
Call 905-299-5935 and ask about food assistance.
You do not need to be Catholic.
Tell us about your household and what assistance you are looking for. A volunteer will explain what happens next.
What We Do
We support local families in need by providing basic essentials, food cards, and compassionate home visits.
- Family Support: Deliver food cards every 5 to 6 weeks and conduct visits in pairs to listen to and support families with dignity and respect.
- On-Call Duty: Rotate responsibility for managing the helpline phone, tracking calls, and distributing food cards (full training provided).
- Special Initiatives: Use community donations to provide seasonal assistance, such as annual back-to-school supplies and also at Christmas.
Requirements & Getting Started
- Eligibility: Practicing Catholics with a valid drivers license and vehicle access during on-call weeks.
- Onboarding Steps:
- Contact the parish office to initiate a Police with Vulnerable Sector Check ($30 fee, fully refundable by St. Vincent de Paul; takes 4 to 6 weeks).
- Complete registration forms at the church and meet briefly with the Conference President.
- Complete a short online evening training module.
Time Commitment
- Monthly Meetings: Attend a one hour meeting on the first Monday of each month in the church hall.
- Helpline Rotation: Take the helpline phone for one week every 5 to 6 weeks (starting once comfortable, typically after ~6 months).
- Mass Collections: Assist at the donation box during weekend Mass once a month.
How to Join
Speak with the Parish Secretary or connect with any Vincentian monitoring the donation boxes at weekend Mass.
Take a first step
Call 905-299-5935 or email us at ssvp.holyrosary1@gmail.com
You can also support the ministry through donations. When donating online, select “Holy Rosary, Milton ON” as the specific conference.
Click here to donate to Saint Vincent de Paul
For more information about the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul, please visit: http://www.ssvp.on.ca