by annaread | Mar 6, 2008 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
In coming weeks, farmers across America will coordinate a massive donation to food pantries. An egg farmer in Utah already donates regularly to programs of the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul. Read the story.
by annaread | Mar 4, 2008 | Formation, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
A company only 5 1/2 years old made good on its commitment to give back to the community by an “out of the blue” donation of $50,000 to Catholic Community Services in Salt Lake City. The agency has been serving lunch each day to 900 – 1,000 people...
by annaread | Feb 25, 2008 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses, Society of St. Vincent de Paul
A food pantry run by the Society of Saint Vincent de Paul in Port Huron, Michigan USA has a new location and a new way of making food available: “client choice.” Read the story.
by John Freund, CM | Dec 17, 2007 | Justice and Peace, Poverty: Analysis and Responses
Concerned that millions of the world’s poorest and hungry people remain in poverty and hunger, the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) facilitated a consultation process, which includes the conference “Taking Action for the World’s...
by sjs | Dec 8, 2007 | Poverty: Analysis and Responses
As we mark today the canonical establishment of the Confraternity of Charity, we are reminded of the various ways in which the needs of which Vincent preached continue. Two New York Times articles this morning report that county and parish food banks are facing...