St. Vincent de Paul of Baltimore

07/09/2026

The MOHS Outreach Team is collecting warm clothing and essential items this winter season! If you have new or lightly used (and freshly cleaned) winter clothing that you would like to donate, please schedule a donation drop-off at our downtown office:

✉️ [email protected]
🗨️ Send us a direct message

07/01/2026

Last winter, SVDP provided a combined total of just over 4,000 freezing weather bed nights to the most vulnerable in our community. As the cold intensified, our shelters exceeded normal capacity, opening every available space to ensure no one was left outside in the dangerous cold.

Our staff worked tirelessly this winter to meet rising demands, and that same level of dedication is critical now as we face a severe and dangerous heat wave. Extreme heat can be life-threatening for individuals experiencing homelessness, older adults, and those with chronic health conditions, making these days especially critical.

During Baltimore City's Code Red extreme heat days, SVDP's Beans & Bread Day Resource Center expands its efforts to support neighbors in need by distributing bottled water and hydration drinks and providing a safe place to rest from the heat. This is in addition to the meals and connections to resources already provided to over 125 people daily.

Here are ways you can help:

💰Monetary donations allow us to respond quickly to urgent needs and ensure we can continue expanding support during extreme weather events (link in comments).

💧Or, essential items can be delivered directly to Beans and Bread at 400 South Bond Street, Baltimore MD 21231. Donations can be dropped off Mon-Fri, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

We are looking for bottled water, sports drinks, snacks, sunscreen, cooling items (handheld fans, cooling towels and hats) and hygiene supplies.

Our mission is to ensure those impacted by poverty have the skills, resources and opportunity to achieve their full potential.

05/17/2026

Benefits Help Available!

If you need help applying for benefits, the folks at Beans & Bread can help!

The Baltimore City Department of Social Services will be ON-SITE at Beans & Bread on Wednesday, May 20th from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM to assist community members with applying for mainstream benefits and supportive services.

📍 Beans & Bread
400 South Bond St.
Baltimore, MD 21231

Services may include:
✅ SNAP/Food Assistance
✅ Medicaid/Medical Assistance
✅ Temporary Cash Assistance
✅ TDAP
✅ Emergency Assistance & more

Stop by, connect with resources, and get support from DSS representatives directly on-site. Please share with anyone who may need benefits.

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05/01/2026

This Wednesday, St. Vincent de Paul's Early Head Start and Head Start programs hosted two educational baby showers for Head Start moms of infants and moms to be Besides the games and treats, there were partner organizations that provide assistance to moms and infants in attendance. They shared resources, offered assistance and distributed gifts to each mom. Here are a few snaps from all the fun!

04/27/2026

📣 We need your old vehicles! Car donations are tax-deductible, and the process is easy!

We accept all vehicles in any condition, running or not. Your donation goes directly toward our community services programs to assist people suffering from the effects of hunger, homelessness, and poverty in the Baltimore region.

Donate your used car, truck, van - or even boat! All vehicles are accepted and turned into monetary donations that support our programs. 🚗🛻🚙

The process is easy - simply click here to get started: https://careasy.org/nonprofit/Society-of-Saint-Vincent-de-Paul-Council-of-Baltimore

04/24/2026

On April 24, 1581, St. Vincent de Paul was born.

His belief that every person deserves dignity and compassion transformed how the world responds to poverty and continues to guide our work today.

More than four centuries later, Vincentians carry forward that mission, serving neighbors in need through acts of charity, justice, and love.

💙 Inspired by his example, we continue to serve.

04/14/2026

📣 Empty Bowls is this weekend!

And thanks to the many incredible individuals, groups, and companies who painted our one-of-a-kind ceramic bowls, guests at both Empty Bowls events will have over 1,000 stunning bowls to choose from. 🥣

Empty Bowls is a two-night celebration of food, fun and giving back. Both evenings feature a delicious selection of soups and other foods from local restaurants, engaging entertainment, and a keepsake bowl.

Most importantly, this event serves as our largest fundraiser, enabling us to provide vital support to those suffering from hunger, homelessness, and poverty.

Join us this Friday, April 17 for the Candlelight and Clay, from 6:30 PM to 9:30 PM for an intimate, cozy gathering, featuring a variety of foods, complimentary drinks, games and entertainment, dueling pianos, a silent auction, and over 1,000 handcrafted ceramic bowls to choose from.

The Empty Bowls Family Festival is this Saturday, April 18 from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM. Bring family and friends to this traditional event with a wide selection of delicious soups and other food from local restaurants, a cash bar, games and entertainment for all ages, music, an artisanal marketplace, and a variety of handcrafted ceramic bowls. And children 9 and under are free!

Tickets and more info in the comments. 👇