Elderly people on fixed incomes, and the unemployed and underemployed, are just some examples of who we help. We service needy persons regardless of religious affiliations, race or national origin. Our food pantry staff will verify need prior to the first pantry visit. Proof of residency in the area served by the food pantry is required at each food pantry visit. Proof of residency can be made in the form of a current Michigan driver’s license, Michigan Identification Card, lease, rent receipt, or utility bill. Recipients are eligible for food assistance once every 30 days. A clothing voucher to be used at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Lansing made be obtained once every six months and is good for 3 sets of clothing per individual. A bed voucher (not to exceed $250) to be redeemed for beds to be used at the St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Lansing may be obtained only once in a 12 month period. When funds are available, a furniture voucher (not to exceed $150) to be redeemed for large items such as couches, chairs, dining room furniture, washer, dryer, etc. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store in Lansing may be obtained once in a 12 month period. As of December 18, 2023, due to limited funds, furniture and bed vouchers are not available. The phone number for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry at St. Therese is (517) 482-0765. Assistance is BY APPOINTMENT only. Appointments cannot be made through this page. Note that you will need to leave a message and a food pantry volunteer will return your call. Please speak clearly, spell your first and last name. Please include your current address and a telephone number where you can be reached. Please leave a brief message as to your current needs (e.g. food, furniture voucher, clothing voucher, rent assistance). Note that the food pantry no longer provides utility assistance. All callers should contact the St. Vincent De Paul Thrift Store at (517) 484-5395. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry serves those people who live in Lansing, Michigan in the following general area: East of Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, west of US 127, south of State Road (we do serve King Arthur's Court) and north of the Grand River, Grand River Avenue, the old Motor Wheel factory and Lake Lansing Road.
