St. Vincent de Paul Society

Become a Vincentian

The Society of St. Vincent DePaul (SVdP) is a Catholic lay organization that helps those in need. We offer person-to-person service to individuals and families who find themselves needing help.

Our conference is a small group of dedicated women and men, who in a spiritually based environment, is focused on helping those area residents in need.

Membership in our conference will allow you make new friendships with conference members, share your talents while helping area families who have reached out for help.

Conference works go beyond our monthly pantry operations, holiday dinner distributions and helping with utility, rental, and other household needs.

We need your help.

Society membership is open to all age groups. By becoming a Vincentian, you will find yourself growing in God’s love and at the same time reaping the rewards of making a difference in a neighbor’s life.

Please a take a minute to consider becoming a Vincentian. Consider joining us at one of our meetings or help us at one of our monthly food distributions. You may wish to join with a friend, invite her or him to join with you in becoming a Vincentian.

We can be reached at 732-224-1395 of by email at stcatharinesvdp@gmail.com

SVdP Background

Founded by Blessed Frederick Ozanam, a 20-year-old college student, and following the example set by St. Vincent DePaul, The Society of St. Vincent DePaul had its beginnings in Paris France in 1833. In 1845 the Society came to America and is headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri. Inspired by Gospel values, by serving the poor with love, respect, justice, hope and joy, the Society is a Catholic lay organization made up of women and men who join together to grow spiritually by offering person-to-person service to those who are in need of help. Society members are known as Vincentians. The Society is an international organization made up of Parish based conferences. It is at the conference level that the work of the Society is done. One hundred percent of the donations we receive are used for the benefit of the Neighbors we serve.
Our Conference held its first meeting here at The Church of St. Catharine on June 9, 1983. There were 9 members in attendance one of which was Deacon John Flanagan who held the post of spiritual advisor.
In addition to our monthly food distributions, other activities include Easter, Thanksgiving, and Christmas dinner food distributions.
If you have only a few hours a month to help us in our mission by volunteering Please contact us at 732-224-1395. We have a real need for volunteers in order that we may continue to accomplish our mission.
Send e-mail to SVDP
Families requesting assistance please call us at (732) 224-1395 or email stcatharinesvdp@gmail.com
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We are also grateful to the Corporate and Business sponsors who supported us  through the years at our annual Golf Outing. Please help by supporting them.

Corporate and Business sponsors include:

Remember, we are here to help all those who demonstrate a need by providing help with food, rental assistance, utilities, as well as, other household necessities. If you are a parishioner or know of a parishioner or other area family that may be in need of assistance, please have them contact us at 732-224-1395. All contacts are held in the strictest confidence. There is no reason for anyone to endure difficult times alone.
Online donations can be made using the Church of St. Catharine website, or by mail to The Church of St. Catharine, The Society of St. Vincent DePaul, PO Box 655, Holmdel, NJ. 07733. All donations are tax deductible to the full extent of the law. Your financial support is greatly appreciated.

All donation forms are also available at the Parish Office.
On line Donations Click Here
Poor Box Print Form
Memorial Gift Print Form
Bread for the Living Print Form
Bread in Memory of Print Form
Consider a Legacy Donation
Contribute by sponsoring the SVDP of St. Catharine Charity Golf Event!
Join us at The SVDP Charity Golf Event or contribute by becoming a sponsor of the event

2022 Food Collection Schedule

(At all Masses on Food Collection Weekends)

Holiday Basket Donations

Due to health safety concerns these events may be modified. More information will follow
2022 Easter Basket Collection & Distribution
2022 Thanksgiving Basket Collection & Distribution
2022 Christmas Basket Collection & Distribution

2022 Monthly Meetings

2nd and 4th Wednesday of each month

Additional Resources

Please contact the organization for updated hours or services and required information

Food Assistance

St. Mark’s Episcopal Church 247 Carr Ave Keansburg N.J. 732-787-1075
123 Mangia Food Pantry 302 Church St. Belford NJ 732-796-5116
Project PAUL Carr Ave. Keansburg, NJ 732-787-4887
Keyport Ministerium 42 Elizabeth St. Keyport, NJ 732-888-5470
Community Outreach Group 96 King Hwy Middletown, NJ 732-671-8775

Financial and Related Services

Assistance with Security Deposits, Rent, Utilities, and Other Services:
Interfaith Neighbors 810 4th Ave Asbury N.J. 732-775-0525 ext 207
CARC (Community Affairs & Resource Center) 913 Sewall Ave Asbury Park NJ 732-774-3282
Project PAUL Carr Ave Keansburg 732-787-4887
Affordable Housing Alliance 11 White Street Eatontown 732-982-8710
Administers the following programs:
PAGE Annual electric and natural gas utility assistance program
LIHEAP Heating and medically need cooling costs program
NJ Gift of Warmth NJ Natural Gas sponsored heating utility assistance program
Ace helping Hands A General household assistance program

EAF Emergency (Assistance Fund) (Calico Cat) 96 Kings Hwy Middletown NJ
732-671-8775 helping with housing instability, automobile repairs for vehicles needed for work

Bayshore Family Success Center Provides family support and information services
Provides help with applications for NJ Shares (Utilities/Water/Telephone) 945 Rt 36 Henry Hudson Trails Rd Leonardo 732-497-3811

Monmouth County Social Services 3000 Kozloski Road, Freehold NJ 732-431-6000

South Jersey Legal Services 303 West Main St. 3rd floor Freehold, NJ 732-414-6750

211 Dial 211 if you are experiencing homelessness 211 is designed to connect residents in need of shelter

The Society of St. Vincent DePaul Conferences

Locations & Contact Numbers
Holy Family, Union Beach 732-264-8132
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Highlands 732-291-0272 x120
St. Agnes, Atlantic Highlands 732-291-0272 x113
St. Benedict, Holmdel 732-264-4712 x33
St. Catharine, Holmdel 732-224-1395
St. Joseph, Keyport 732-290-1878
St. Mary Mother of God, New Monmouth 732-671-4062
St. Dorothea Eatontown 732-939-6225