“Where two or more are gathered in My name, there am I in their midst.”
What is the Society of St. Vincent de Paul?
The Saint Vincent de Paul Society is a renowned international Catholic lay organization, established in 1833, dedicated to embodying and sharing the boundless love of Christ. With a steadfast commitment to faith in action, the Society reaches out to those burdened by suffering and need, offering hope, compassion, and practical support. Through its global network, it serves as a beacon of light and charity, tirelessly working to uplift the most vulnerable and ensure that the transformative power of Christ’s love touches lives in profound and meaningful ways.
Who Are We?
As devoted Vincentians, we are men and women of Corpus Christi Parish in Sandwich, united by our faith and a shared commitment to serving others. Guided by the spirit of compassion and humility, we dedicate our time, talents, and hearts to assisting those in need. In every act of service, we uphold the highest standards of confidentiality, ensuring that our care is both respectful and discreet. Rooted in the teachings of Christ, we strive to be instruments of His love, bringing comfort, hope, and dignity to those we are privileged to serve.
Whom Do We Serve?
The Conference provides services to individuals, without regard to race, creed, color, sexual orientation, criminal justice status, disability, marital status, veteran status, national origin, age or physical handicap.
Below are some of the regional agencies we work with to assist our neighbors in need.
HOUSING/SHELTER
Homeless Crisis Hot Line
888-358-2384
Housing Assistance Corporation (HAC)
508-771-5400
Sandwich Housing Authority
508-888-5144
Neighbors Fund (Needy Fund)
508-778-5661
MA Department of Transitional Assistance (housing vouchers)
877-382-2363
Champ Homes (Champ House)
508-771-0885
Independence House
508-771-6507
Salvation Army
508-775-0364
USDA Rural Development
508-295-5151, Ext. 4
FOOD
Food Stamps (SNAP) – Dept. of Transitional Assistance
800-221-5689
Mary’s Pantry (Corpus Christi)
330 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd
East Sandwich, MA
Thursdays and Saturdays 9:30AM to noon
508-833-1555
Sandwich Food Pantry
508-888-3816
Bourne Food Pantry
508-759-3351
Meals on Wheels (Elder Services of Cape Cod & the Islands)
508-393-4630
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
508-771-7896
FUEL/HEAT
Sandwich Council on Aging (Fuel Assistance Sign Up)
(Now called “Sandwich Center for Active Living” – Information found on the town website)
508-888-4737
Community Action Council (CAC) Oil Heat Program
508-771-1727
South Shore CAC (Fuel Assistance Sign Up for Bourne Residents)
508-778-0870
Cape & Islands Self Reliance Corporation
508-808-0120
Citizens Energy Corporation
877-563-4645
Salvation Army Good Neighbor Program
800-334-3047
EMPLOYMENT
MassHire Cape & Islands Career Center
508-771-5627
Job Training Employment Corporation (JTEC)
508-790-0400
Women/Men Transition from Work to College (4Cs)
508-362-2131
CHILDREN
MA Child Support Services Division
800-332-2733
Bourne-Sandwich Head Start
508-418-5570
Children at Risk Hotline
800-792-5200
Children’s Cove
508-375-0410
Women, Infants & Children (WIC)
508-771-7896
ELDERLY
Elder Abuse Hotline
800-922-2275
Elder Services of the Cape & Islands
508-393-4630
Hospice & Palliative Care (now called “Hope Health Cares”)
VNA Falmouth
508-957-0229
VNA South Dennis
844-671-4673
Sandwich Council on Aging (Now called “Sandwich Center for Active Living”)
508-888-4737
VETERANS
Veterans’ Health Care (now called Hyannis VA Clinic)
508-771-3190
Cape & Islands Veterans’ Outreach Center
508-778-1590
MEDICAL
Healthy Connections
508-255-1903
A Women’s Concern – pregnancy health (now called “Your Options Medical Centers”)
508-790-0584
Women’s Health Network (now called “Community Health Center”)
508-477-7090
Duffy Health Center
508-771-9599
VNA of Cape Cod
800-631-3900
Hospice & Palliative Care (now called “Hope Health Cares”)
VNA Falmouth
508-957-0229
VNA South Dennis
844-671-4673
Cape Cod Free Clinic (now called “Community Health Center”)
508-477-7090
CLOTHING
A Baby Center – Cape Cod Council of Churches
Basic baby needs for infants up to age five
appointment required
508-771-8157
Mary’s Closet Thrift Shop
Quality clothing and home goods at affordable prices
Tuesday – Saturday 10am to 3pm
330 Quaker Meetinghouse Rd, East Sandwich, MA
508-888-6637
BASIC NEEDS
TRANSPORTATION
Sandwich Council on Aging (Now called “Sandwich Center for Active Living”)
508-888-4737
Corpus Christi Parish Transportation Ministry (transportation to Mass)
508-888-0209
OTHER
American Consumer Credit Counseling, Inc.
Barnstable Department of Human Services
508-375-6628
Cape Organization for Rights of the Disabled (CORD)
508-775-8300
Catholic Social Services
261 South St, Hyannis, MA 02601
508-771-6771
Community Action Committee (CAC)
508-771-1727
Community Resources Network
508-295-0080
Legal Services for Cape Cod
460 W Main St. Hyannis, MA
508-775-7020
National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI)
800-950-6264
Social Security Office
100 Independence Dr., Suite 4, Hyannis, MA
48 Research Rd, East Falmouth, MA
phone number for both locations: 800-772-1213
WE CAN
783 Route 28, Harwich Port, MA
127 Airport Road, Hyannis, MA
phone number for both locations: 508-430-8111
St Vincent de Paul News
Stay up to date with news and upcoming events.
Housing Lottery – Town of Orleans, MA
Lottery Open!
19 West Road, Orleans (Phare/Cape Cod Five) – Pennrose is now accepting applications for the 62-unit mixed- income family rental development currently under construction. The new development involves the adaptive re-use of a former bank headquarters building, combined with a new addition and two separate townhouse buildings. *Applications must be submitted by mail and must be postmarked by April 8, 2025.
Visit www.pennrose.com/apartments/massachusetts/phare to apply!
NOW ACCEPTING LOTTERY APPLICATIONS
MUST BE POSTMARKED BY 4/8/25!
Housing Lottery Applications Soon to be Available for the Commons at Wing
Construction is currently underway for 128 age-restricted housing units at the former Henry T. Wing School on Water Street in Sandwich. Tentatively, applications will be accepted for a housing lottery between March 1 and May 1, 2025 with occupancy of the units planned for September, 2025. 80% of the units will be set aside as affordable housing. Look for advertising for the housing lottery in the next couple of weeks! For questions about applying for the lottery, contact HallKeen Management at 781-915-3055.
How Can I Donate to St Vincent de Paul?
Donations can be made by sending a check made out to St. Vincent de Paul:
St. Vincent de Paul
PO Box 668
East Sandwich, MA 02537
Thank You!
Outreach by St Vincent de Paul
Besides helping our neighbors with their financial and spiritual needs through home visits, there are other ministries with which St. Vincent de Paul is involved.
Mary’s Closet
Store Hours:
Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-3PM
Location:
330 Quaker Meetinghouse Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
Mary’s Closet is a ministry of Corpus Christi Parish operated by St. Vincent de Paul members and other members of the parish. The store sells gently used clothing, housewares, and jewelry at fantastic prices. The store is always in need of volunteers.
Mary’s Pantry
Store Hours:
Thursday 9:30 AM-12PM; Saturday 10:00AM-12PM
Location:
330 Quaker Meetinghouse Road
East Sandwich, MA 02537
The food pantry is staffed by St. Vincent de Paul volunteers and has an
excellent variety of food, including meats.
The Starfish Story:
Making a Difference, One at a Time
A young man is walking along the ocean and sees a beach on which thousands and thousands of starfish have washed ashore. Further along he sees an old man, walking slowly and stooping often, picking up one starfish after another and tossing each one gently into the ocean. “Why are you throwing starfish into the ocean?” he asks. “Because the sun is up and the tide is going out and if I don’t throw them further in, they will die.”
“But, old man, don’t you realize there are miles and miles of beach and starfish all along it! You can’t possibly save them all, you can’t even save one-tenth of them. In fact, even if you work all day, your efforts won’t make any difference at all.” The old man listened calmly and then bent down to pick up another starfish and threw it into the sea. “It made a difference to that one.”
~Loren Eisley
St Vincent de Paul
Corpus Christi Parish
PO Box 668
East Sandwich, MA 02537
To Contact St Vincent de Paul
Call our help line at 508-833-1555.
Leave a message and someone will call you back, generally within 24 hours.
svdp@corpuschristiparish.org