
St. Vincent de Paul invites all businesses, schools, churches, clubs, and individuals to host a donation drive of their choosing to support one of our many vital programs.
While we are in need of many things, our greatest need is non-perishable food! When you host a food drive you help gather the necessary goods to fill our family food boxes.
Our second most needed item is cases of water bottles. While this may seem like a seasonal drive that only happens in the summer, water is actually needed year-round. See below the full list of drive you could host this year!
Types of drives
We have donors host many different types of drives throughout the year. Here are our top needs.
While we are in need of many things, our greatest need is non-perishable food! By hosting a non-perishable food drive with your colleagues and friends, you are gathering what money can't buy... A variety of food that we can't purchase through any vendor or grocery partner. You see, the food you choose to donate will be different from your friends or neighbors. That's the beauty of hosting a food drive--there's no one alike! Families across Arizona count on St. Vincent de Paul to help them put dinner on the table. Will you join us to support our neighbors?
Click here to see our non-perishable food wish list
Programs supported
Food bank, kitchen, 80+ community pantries across central and northern Arizona.
Our second most needed item is cases of bottled water. While this may seem like a seasonal drive that only happens in the summer, water is actually needed year-round. Now, we know water can be heavy and awkward to carry; we are happy to do the heavy lifting, but we also have a great option to host a monetary donation water drive. You can collect financial donations for water via a custom donation link for your drive. See the registration link for how to sign up.
Programs supported
Food bank, dining rooms, kitchen, 80+ community food pantries across central and northern Arizona, Celebrity Fight Night Water Truck
While feed is first in our mission and our number one needed item, our programs are also in need of clean, gently used clothing for adult men and women. We accept all types of clothing in all sizes. Undergarments are appreciated as well; underwear MUST be new. Whatever season you host your drive in is the season of clothing we are looking for.
Click here to see our most needed clothing items
Programs supported
Dining rooms, Ozanam and De Paul Manor, Rosalie's Place, Washington Street Shelter, Celebrity Fight Night Water Truck and other partner agencies.
Collect new, sealed hygiene products for the residents in our shelters, those experiencing homelessness, and families who need a little extra help. By hosting a hygiene drive you are providing individuals with the dignity of a clean and healthy life. We accept all types of hygiene products, feminine care, and minimal first-aid support. All donations must be new and in a sealed container please.
Click here to see our most needed hygiene items
Programs supported
Dining rooms, Ozanam and De Paul Manor, Rosalie's Place, Washington Street Shelter, and our Celebrity Fight Night Water Truck.
Our four-legged friends are family too! Help support our guests who have a companion animal by their side. We believe in keeping our guests and their companion animals together no matter what. When you host a drive for CAP you are ensuring a pet doesn't become a burden for our guests as they navigate their way.
Click here to see our most needed companion supplies
Programs supported
Dining rooms, Ozanam and De Paul Manor, Rosalie's Place, Washington Street Shelter, and our Celebrity Fight Night Water Truck.
Drive Timeline
- Register your drive
- SVdP team member confirms your drive within 24-48 hours via email
- Drop-off address gets added to truck delivery route
- Donation boxes get delivered to donor & drive begins
- Drive ends (typical drive last about a month) & SVdP team member picks up donation boxes
- Thank you email and final collection total sent to donor

1,000 Pounds Club
Join our community partners who have donated 1,000 pounds or more of food in a single food drive.
Top Drive Donors in 2024
Thank you to our generous donors for helping St. Vincent de Paul to feed, clothe, house, and heal those in need in our community.

Top Food Drive Donor:
EnFamilia Medios
13,000 pounds of food

Top Water Drive Donor:
Ruggiero's ACE Hardware
3,503 cases of water

Top Hygiene Drive Donor:
National Charity League Sonoran Centennial Chapter
6,240 hygiene items

Top Clothing Drive Donor:
St. Gabriel the Archangel Parish
4,952 clothing items
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