POVERTY - LIFE & DIGNITY

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  Parishes in the Diocese of Stockton providing St. Vincent de Paul services:
  St. Bernadette's Catholic Church (Stockton): The Society of St. Vincent de Paul distributes groceries, clothing, and other goods on the 1st and 3rd Friday of the month.
  St. Mary's Catholic Church (Oakdale)
  Catholic Charities of Stockton: Offers food assistance services.
  Presentation Church (Stockton): Listed as a food pantry location distributing canned/boxed goods, produce, and meat.
  St. Vincent de Paul (SVdP) Local Service Locations
  San Joaquin County
  Saint Luke Catholic Church
  St. Bernadette's Church Food Distribution: Every Fridayfrom 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM in the Parish Pavilion.
  Groceries & Goods: Groceries are distributed on the 1st and 3rd Fridays; clothes and other goods are typically available on the 3rd Friday of the month.
  Contact: Reach out to the St. Bernadette's SVdP Ministry at (209) 942-0416.
  Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
  Offers similar emergency food and financial assistance programs. You can check their official parish calendar for specific distribution events.
  Services: Operates an active SVdP conference that maintains a food pantry for the local community.
  Schedule: Holds regular "Pantry Weekends" (e.g., mid-month) to collect donations for distribution.
  Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church
  Services: Operates a food bank and pantry providing supplemental groceries to residents of Lathrop and French Camp.
  Schedule: Distribution is held twice a month, every 2nd and 4th Wednesday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
  Contact: (209) 858-4466 ext. 4.
  Saint Anthony's Catholic Church
  Services: Provides emergency food and assistance programs through its SVdP ministry.
  Saint Bernard's Catholic Church
  Services: Members serve those living in poverty by providing various forms of assistance based on community needs.
  St Anne's Catholic Church
  Services: Includes St. Vincent de Paul as part of its community outreach ministries to meet the needs of the local area.
  Saint Gertrude Catholic Church
  Services: Features a Society of St. Vincent de Paul among its active parish ministries. Stanislaus CountySt. Stanislaus Catholic Church
  Services: Offers guidance and support to underprivileged families, including financial assistance for life necessities like food, shelter (rent), utilities, and transportation.
  Contact: (209) 524-0983.
  Saint Joseph's Catholic Church
  Services: Provides a food pantry and a dedicated help line for needy families in the community.
  Contact: STJMOD Pantry & Help Line at (209) 551-0229.
  Holy Family Church
  Services: Provides financial assistance, food distribution, and seasonal support such as shoebox collections for the homeless.
  Sacred Heart Catholic Church (Turlock)
  Services: Its SVdP conference offers person-to-person service, connecting neighbors with food and financial assistance.
  ST. JUDE PARISH - CERES, CA
  Services: Operates a food distribution center through its St. Vincent de Paul ministry.
  Schedule: The food pantry is typically open on Wednesdays from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM.
  Our Lady of Fatima Church
  Services: Provides assistance to indigent families through its involvement with the SVdP Society.
  Saint Frances of Rome Church
  Services: Hosts an active Society of St. Vincent de Paul as part of its parish ministries.
  St Joachim's Catholic Church
  Services: Provides person-to-person service to individuals in need through its SVdP conference.