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Zara* was forced to flee an abusive relationship and left everything behind. “I knew I couldn’t stay in the same city, but it was really tough to just up and leave my life.”
I’ll tell you more about Zara in a minute. But first, I want to show you how you can be a miracle for someone like her.
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As you know, there are many people in our area struggling to support themselves. Escalating rent and increased food costs threaten to plunge them into homelessness. They need sustained help and hope that only you can provide.
This summer, will you join me to be with our sisters and brothers and their families with food, clothing, medicine, and furniture that will tend to their bodies and souls?
Food is the most requested item from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul — Madison. Every day, our staff and volunteers give out tons (literally) of produce, meat, dairy, and pantry items to neighbors who need help. Food connects all of us—no matter our language, age, or background. Thanks to you, neighbors can get the food they need in a way that respects their choices and time.
Right now, one package of food from the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry costs $120. That package contains food like milk, cheese, eggs, rice, vegetables, meat, and fish. Thanks to our purchasing power of buying in bulk, when you give just $120 today, you’ll feed a family in need for two weeks!
Your donation today will feed neighbors like Zara. When she needed help with furniture, food, and support, you were there.
After Zara left her partner, she moved in with her mother. But they struggled to feed themselves on her limited income. I recently learned that many people have a hard time getting the food they need while they recover from abuse. Zara had no connections, no job, and few possessions. She was safe, but the burden of starting her life over was overwhelming.
Zara called the St. Vincent de Paul Service Center and received a furniture voucher for St. Vinny’s Thrift Stores. She also met with two conference volunteers during a home visit. Weeks later, when her mother passed away, the same volunteers supported her again. They helped Zara through her grief, guided her job search, and celebrated her success. Now, she’s healing from past relationships and moving forward in recovery.
Your gift today will help neighbors like Zara! Just $120 from you will ease their hunger and fill their hearts with love, reminding them that they’re cared for. (By you!)
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Feeding someone in a hard moment can be the first spark of hope and the first step toward rebuilding a life. Many of us never have to think twice about our next meal. But for Zara, healing from trauma, hunger was a constant, painful reminder of everything she had lost. Every day, the need for food returned, not just as a pang in her stomach, but as a weight on her spirit.
Your donation today will feed neighbors like Zara who are hurting right now. I know you’re someone who believes in the dignity of every person. You can play an essential role in easing their distress.
Our brothers and sisters don’t get a summer break from the challenges they face: rising rent, expensive food, health issues, and emotional pain. In fact, summer can be even harder, especially for families whose kids lose access to school lunches.
You can make an immediate difference today.
In gratitude for you,
Julie Bennett
CEO & Executive Director
P.S. Please rush your gift by August 31st to help lift burdens for struggling neighbors.