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Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County
Basic Information
Address: St. Vincent de Paul Free Dining Room, 675 23rd Street, Oakland CA 94612
Phone Number: 510/638-7600
Fax Number: 510/638-8354
Email: volunteer@svdp-alameda.org
Director: Philip Arca, Executive Director
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Additional Information
Causes Served: We serve the homeless, the hungry and the poor of all backgrounds.
Population Served: We serve the homeless, the hungry and the poor of all backgrounds.
Ages for Volunteer: 14 years and up
Hours of Service: 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Minimum Hours Required: Generally one meal period, from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
Days of Service: Monday through Sunday
Mission Statement:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County provides direct assistance to anyone in need in Alameda county. Our emphasis is on volunteer-driven, one-to-one assistance, in collective fellowship and spiritual growth.
Philosophy/Belief Statement:
Following the tradition of Frederic Ozanam, founder of the International Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVdP serves anyone in need, regardless of race, creed or origin.
Program History:
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Alameda County was founded in 1938 to serve those in need. The organization, celebrating 70 years of service, exists to meet the needs of the poor and the homeless. Following the tradition of Frederic Ozanam, founder of the International Society of St. Vincent de Paul, SVdP serves anyone in need, regardless of race, creed or origin.
Additional Information:
The SVdP Free Dining Room in Oakland serves nearly 1,000 meals daily to the homeless, the hungry and the poor. More than 20 volunteers help us serve the daily meal, providing prep assistance, serving meals, pouring beverages, washing dishes, tidying the lunchroom, and providing a caring smile to those in need. Students are welcome to provide community service hours. Volunteers must call to schedule a place on the serving calendar and will be provided a short orientation on their day of service. All volunteers fill out and sign a registration form (youth between 14 and 17 years of age must have their parent or guardian's signature).