St. Vincent de Paul summer schedule

LACONIA — Summer is just around the corner and the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store is bustling with shoppers who are taking advantage of the wonderful selection of spring and summer clothing now on the racks. Our dedicated volunteers who work in the sorting and pricing departments have been busy putting out spring and summer clothing along with accessories for the coming season. New merchandise is being put out daily, so stop by the Thrift Store and check out the sales.

Sorting the donated housewares, furniture and small appliances is no small task as the volunteers sort, clean and set up displays throughout the store. New items are added daily. The Thrift Store accepts Debit/Credit Cards, MasterCard, and Visa with a $10 minimum purchase. Store hours are Tuesday and Thursday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Senior Day is on Tuesday where seniors 60+ years old, get 30 percent off their purchase. Be sure you check the “Daily Specials Board” when you enter the store. 

The Food Pantry is a busy place on Monday afternoons and Wednesday evenings.

Volunteers are assisting families, who may come once a month, to pick up food supplies to help stretch their family budgets. Regular hours for the Food Pantry are Mondays from noon to 2 p.m. and Wednesdays from 6 to 8 p.m.

The Children’s Foundation continues to work with school nurses, guidance counselors, case managers, teachers and summer camp programs by providing them with necessities for children so they will have a positive self-esteem and educational experience. Parents with infants and toddlers (under 5 years of age) may come into the Thrift Store and request assistance with diapers and wipes once a month. The SVDP Children’s Foundation also provides “Scholarships” for college students who could use some financial assistance with their classes.

The Financial Assistance team serves residents of the cities/towns of Alton, Belmont, Gilford, Gilmanton, and Laconia. Financial teams of two meet with individuals to help assess their needs, review budgets and determine where financial help is needed. Visit your town or city welfare office before calling to make an appointment.

Volunteers are always needed at St. Vincent de Paul. If you are interested in learning more about this opportunity, stop by the store to fill out an application and ask to speak with June or Jo. The St. Vincent de Paul Society, an all-volunteer/ 501C3 organization, is located at 1269 Union Avenue. For more information stop by the Thrift Store or call 603-524-5470.

— Sue Page, Volunteer

St. Vincent de Paul Society