St Vincent De Paul Society - Welfare/Emergency Relief Services

About St Vincent De Paul Society - Welfare/Emergency Relief Services

The Welfare and Emergency Relief Services of the St Vincent de Paul Society are located in Cessnock Street and the Depot in Hurrell St where all the second hand furniture is stored and is open to the public to make purchases. The "Vinnies" second-hand shop is located in Livingstone St and sells "Seconds" in underwear and clothing items and second-hand clothing plus general household bric-a-brac. The Welfare services provide food parcels , food and clothing vouchers, household furniture, linen, bedding , help in paying utility accounts, rental payments and will help find alternative accommodation if necessary. Can refer clients for financial advice to other agencies if required. Once assessment of needs made then client is given vouchers to go to the "Vinnies" stores and furniture depot. These are volunteer run services and assistance is given across a wide range of areas in order to provide help and relief to those in financial hardship or crisis situations.