Racine County Details
Contact Info:
PO Box 44195 Racine, WI 53404
(262) 633-6467
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Thrift Store
Departments
St. Vincent de Paul of Racine County operates thrift stores where shoppers can browse a clean, well organized, boutique style selection of gently used or like new clothing and accessories, furniture, household goods, and collectibles. The stores also offer ongoing savings opportunities, including a daily Veterans Discount and a Senior Discount day on Wednesdays.
Special Programs
Food Pantry: St. Vincent de Paul of Racine County supports local food security through its Food Pantry at 926 LaSalle St., Racine. Volunteers help sort, package, register recipients, and distribute food, with volunteer hours typically scheduled Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays between 9:30 AM and 1:00 PM in one to two hour shifts.
Home Visits: When someone requests help, SVDP Racine County members provide home visit assessments, responding to calls from the message center on a first come basis. Members visit the home or meet virtually to better understand the situation, identify needs, and determine how SVDP can help next.
Meal Programs: SVDP Racine County serves a hot take out meal every Tuesday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at North Pointe United Methodist Church, 3825 Erie St., Racine. Volunteers are welcome for set up (2:30 PM to 4:30 PM), meal distribution (4:30 PM to 5:30 PM), and clean up (5:30 PM to 6:00 PM), and can help for an hour or for the full shift.
Financial Support: Financial support for SVDP Racine County programs comes from donations from members, parishioners, and other donors, along with income from their thrift stores, helping fund services such as rent and utility assistance and other local support.
Help and Assistence
St. Vincent de Paul of Racine County offers crisis support for neighbors facing tough times, including help with rent and utilities and vouchers that can be used for furniture, household items, and clothing at their thrift store. Requests for assistance are accepted by phone only, and those who need help should call 262-497-2734 and leave a message, as calls are returned based on volume and urgency. The organization also provides food assistance through its food pantry at 926 LaSalle Street in Racine, which serves residents in zip codes 53402 and 53404 and is open Tuesday through Thursday from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM. In addition, SVDP Racine County serves a carry out hot meal every Tuesday from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM at North Pointe United Methodist Church, 3825 Erie Street, Racine, and suggests calling 211 to find the correct pantry if you live outside the service area.
Donations
St. Vincent de Paul of Racine County makes it easy to give in a way that works for you, whether you want to donate money or donate goods. Financial gifts can be made securely online as a one time or recurring donation, and supporters can also increase their impact through employer matching gifts (matching donations can be mailed to Society of St. Vincent de Paul Racine County, 926 LaSalle St., Racine, WI 53404).