This summer, support us in our mission to Feed, Clothe, House and Heal! 100 Days of Summer is dedicated to meeting the heightened summer needs of our most vulnerable neighbors when extreme heat threatens lives, utility bills increase, and families have increased food costs with kids out of school.
With federal funding unavailable this summer, we need your support even more to make sure our neighbors in need stay safe during the extreme heat!
It's people like you, near or far, who Shine by Sharing and help vulnerable Arizonans get through the season.
Donate
Monetary donations help us provide water, heat relief, and support to those in need all summer long.
Host a Food Drive
Throughout July, join together with family, friends, or coworkers in the Summer Pantry Challenge! Learn more about the challenge.
Volunteer
There are plenty of opportunities to volunteer in our dining rooms, urban farms, water distribution stations, or from home.
June = Water
Arizona has some of the hottest summers in the U.S. according to the Arizona Department of Health Services, over 3,000 people visit the emergency room each year due to lack of water and excessive heat.
In 2023, one of the hottest summers on record, there were 645 heat-associated deaths in Maricopa County. That's a 52% increase from summer 2022. In July, Phoenix also set a record with a 31-day streak of highs at or above 110F.
Those without proper shelter are the most susceptible to dehydration and heatstroke. This June, we're teaming up with ABC15 and Bashas' to deliver water to our neighbors who are most affected. Starting June 1 through June 30, our Water Drive Station Initiative will provide water to those most at risk.
We estimate we'll be giving out 6,500 bottles of water a day. That's about 650,000 bottles for the summer months!
You can donate at the PIN pad throughout the month of June at any Bashas' or purchase a case of water next time you visit a Bashas' Food Store.
See your support in action
Water is a vital, life-saving resource for those in need during the brutal summer months. Your support helps us to provide not only water, but also heat relief and wraparound support to families and individuals throughout the Valley.
Water relief for a family in abandoned trailers
A family on the outskirts of Phoenix relies on its biweekly visits from SVdP's water truck
Taking steps to sustainably distribute water
Water refilling stations and reusable water bottle donations help SVdP incorporate more sustainable practices while saving lives
A second chance at a home with his family
Addiction landed Julio Gastelum on the streets in summer heat. After getting clean, SVdP helped him regain housing and a shot at family life again
July = Food
At St. Vincent de Paul, we will never turn away an individual seeking a meal. But as summer months drag on and donations decline, our staple pantry items become scarce. We need your help to provide greatly needed items like canned proteins, peanut butter, dried pasta, canned fruits and vegetables and more.
This food helps us cook up thousands of nutritious meals in our kitchen and fill thousands of food boxes to deliver to families in need.
Help us in our mission to feed those in our community who need a hand, whether it be hosting a food drive or simply donating what you can.
Donations will be matched up to $25,000 to support food through the month of July thanks to the Locasto Family Foundation!
Join the Summer Pantry Challenge!
Throughout the month of July, join together with family, friends, or coworkers to host a non-perishable food drive, build the most creative thing you can think of with your food collection, share your construction on social media, and donate the food to SVdP. When you sign up to host a drive, put Summer Pantry Challenge in the comments! Click here to learn more about the Summer Pantry Challenge.
See your support in action
Summer usually brings higher utility and childcare costs, but the rising costs of food and housing are putting added pressure on family budgets.
That's where St. Vincent de Paul food pantries around central and northern Arizona come in to help families keep food on the table. Take a look inside our Flagstaff parish and food pantry.
Ever wondered what a day in our kitchen is like? Go behind the scenes with the kitchen team that cooks over 7,000 meals every single day and helps SVdP be the largest provider of hot meals in the Valley.
Interesting in joining our kitchen team? Click here to explore volunteer opportunities to help our staff prepare all those meals.
August = Shelter
For those without proper shelter, summers in Arizona can be deadly. In Maricopa County in 2023, at least 645 people died from heat-associated causes. As temperatures rise, we open our dining rooms across the Valley to provide emergency heat relief and shelter to those who need it.
Additionally, our transitional housing facility, Ozanam Manor, provides shelter and programming to adults 50 and older, veterans, and people living with disabilities as they seek permanent employment and housing.
This summer we'll be adding an additional 100 beds for seniors and adults living with disabilities at De Paul Manor, and 71 beds for workforce housing at Rosalie's Place on our main campus.
In 2022, in conjunction with our community partners, we opened the Washington St. Shelter to provide wraparound services and shelter for 260 individuals experiencing homelessness. The shelter not only offers a respite from the summer heat, but has also helped hundreds of individuals get back on their feet.
These services are vital for individuals in vulnerable populations who may end up homeless during the summer season. Learn more about St. Vincent de Paul's rehousing efforts. Volunteer your time to help out at our shelters.
See your support in action
Summertime in the Valley is especially hard for those who are struggling when utility prices are higher and many are one missed payment or unexpected bill away from eviction and homelessness. St. Vincent de Paul provides rent and utility support to help keep families in their home and life saving shelter for those living on the streets.
Working his way from homelessness
SVdP's Workforce Development program gave Dennis support and community in his journey to regain his stability
Keeping mother and daughter in the only home they’ve known together
SVdP’s rent assistance prevented Jessie Sandau and her daughter from losing their home
He visited for a meal, he left with housing
Diriki Lewis never expected housing help when he walked into Mesa Dining Room for a hot meal.
