SVDP Clothing & Voucher Room Hours:

120 N. Main Street, Canandaigua. (585) 394-3980

CLOTHING ROOM: Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, 10am-12:30pm. Masks required. Donations are also accepted during these hours (see below).
VOUCHER ROOM: Wednesdays & Fridays, 10am-noon. Masks required.

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Important Note about Clothing Room Donations: 

What if I have clothing to donate?

• Clothing donations can be brought to the St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) Clothing Room, located at 120 N. Main Street, Canandaigua on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10am – 12:30pm.

What if I have other items (household, toys, etc.) to donate?

• The St. Vincent de Paul Clothing Room takes donations of other items during the same hours as listed above. Among items they can accept are: clean linens, holiday decorations, household items, toys and stuffed animals, small appliances, etc. All must be clean and in good condition. They are not able to accept TVs. A full list of items they can and cannot accept can be found on the door of the SVDP Clothing Room and can also be found here. Please do not leave donations here on the church campus; all donations must be taken to the SVDP Clothing Room.

What can I leave in the donation bins inside St. Mary’s Dougherty Hall entrance? (updated Sept 2021)

• Food for the CCIA Food Pantry (any unused, non-perishable food items may be donated; they cannot accept medicinal items)
• Mittens, scarves, and hats for the Christmas Outreach

*We ask that no other donations be left in the bins at this time. The school clothing collection for Migrant Ministry has concluded.

What can I leave in the entrance to the Parish Administration Center (PAC)?

• No donations should be left in the entrance to the PAC. Leaving articles in the hallway creates unsafe conditions and an inconvenience for St. Benedict Parish’s staff and visitors

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Volunteering:

   Please consider joining us as a volunteer in the near future! You will be valuable resource to our sisters and brothers most in need in our community. It will be a rewarding and fulfilling experience! If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please call the St. Vincent de Paul Society telephone number: (585) 394-3980. Please leave your name, phone number and a message that you are calling to join us as a Voucher Room or Clothing Room volunteer. Thank you!

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Mission Statement: A network of friends, inspired by Gospel values, growing in holiness and building a more just world through personal relationships with and service to people in need.

This Ministry Fulfills the Need of: Serving the poor in a small and humble way.

Activities: 

• Voucher Room - Staffed by St. Vincent DePaul volunteers, which provides food vouchers and bus passes to those in need in Ontario County. It is funded by the United Way of Ontario County, St. Benedict Parish, and other private donations.
• Clothing Room - Through charitable volunteer efforts, the Clothing Room provides all types of clothing articles and household items to those in need, plus those recently released from prison. Clothing should be dropped off at the Clothing Room on Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays from 10am - 12:30pm; we ask that you please do not drop off clothing at St. Benedict Parish's Administration Center (PAC).
• Christmas Baskets - Through donations of food from parish families, and food and gift card donations from local food merchants, baskets are created and distributed to those in need. St. Vincent DePaul volunteers and students from St. Mary's School and the Canandaigua School District Sports team volunteer their times and efforts to this cause.
• In Home Visitation - Now fully in operation to help those most in need. Using the St. Vincent de Paul Society phone line (585) 394-3980, leave a message with your name, phone number, and your specific concerns and needs. Someone from In Home Visitation will get in touch with you ASAP.

Scheduled Ministry Meetings Dates and Times: Second Wednesday of the month from 1:30pm - 3pm in Dougherty Hall at St. Mary's Church.

Ministry Leaders:
Julie Hoffman, President
Bob Moore, Vice President
Kevin Regan, Council President

If you are interested in more information about this ministry, please contact the Parish Office at (585) 394-1220 and you will be put in touch with the ministry leaders.