Sunday, August 14, 2016

St. Vincent De Paul in Derby seeking food, furniture, clothing, more

Donations needed to help Valley neighbors
DERBY- Cindy Barbian, manager, St. Vincent De Paul Helping Hands of the Valley Thrift Shoppe, said this week the shop is currently closed but will be re-opening Aug. 22, earlier in the season than usual.

The shop hours are 9:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Monday-Saturday. 

A wide selection of toys and dolls is available./ Contributed photo
Some of the furniture on display at SVDP thrift shoppe./Contributed photo

Barbian said, "We are accepting all donations, furniture pick-up by request - if we have the volunteer men to do a pickup. We we are not allowed inside a home, (items) would need to be in garage, on porch or outside."

The food pantry's shelves are almost empty. Barbian said much-needed items include:
  • canned fruit
  • canned vegetables (carrots, green beans and corn)
  • canned potatoes
  • canned soups 
  • macaroni and cheese
  • mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard
  • jars of pasta sauce

Consider donating what you can to this nonprofit organization that does so much to assist needy residents of our Valley!

The store is at 237 Roosevelt Drive, Derby. /Contributed photo.