If you would like to request assistance from St. Vincent de Paul and you are a resident of Walnut Creek or Concord, please:
- Call 925-239-9251 on Monday mornings from 9:00am to 10:30am, to request an appointment.
- If Monday is a holiday, please call on Tuesday morning from 9:00am to 10:30am, to request an appointment.
- Please note, the schedule fills up quickly and appointments are given on a first-call, first-served basis.
Please note that the St. John Vianney’s ministry of St. Vincent de Paul is solely made up of volunteers. We get our funding from the generosity of our parishioners. The assistance we are currently giving is mostly limited to food cards & clothing vouchers, but other assistance may be available, based on need. Please be advised that other assistance is not guaranteed, as it is dependent upon our financial ability to assist those in need and their ability to provide proof of crisis and other necessary documentation during a home visit.
You may also consider approaching other organizations directly, and listed below are possible organizations that may be able to assist you.
GENERAL ASSISTANCE
- Call 211, which is a clearinghouse for most resources in Contra Costa County
FOOD RESOURCES
- CalFresh – Apply online or call the CalFresh team for assistance filling out an application 925-603-3316
- Food Bank – 4010 Nelson Ave, Concord, (925) 676-7543
- Monument Crisis Center – 1990 Market St, Concord, CA 94520, (925) 825-7751
- To find a food pantry: https://www.foodbankccs.org/find-food/foodbycity/
RENT ASSISTANCE
Some of these organizations may be able to help with rent:
- Hope Solutions – Please call 211. You must be referred to Hope Solutions by 211.
- Shelter Inc – https://shelterinc.org/get-help/
- Catholic Charities East Bay – http://www.cceb.org
- Seasons of Sharing – https://www.alamedacountysocialservices.org/our-services/Shelter-and-Housing/Other-Support/season-of-sharing, (925) 655-1205
- Stay Housed Bay Area – https://www.allhomeca.org/2023/10/26/stay-housed-bay-area/
- Keep People Housed – https://ccc.keeppeoplehoused.org/en-US/
UTILITY ASSISTANCE
- PG&E – For help with PG&E, first try to utilize one of PG&E’s many programs: https://www.pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/financial-assistance.html
- LIHEAP – https://csd.ca.gohttps://csd.ca.gov/Pages/Assistance-PayingMyEnergyBills.aspxv/Pages/Assistance-PayingMyEnergyBills.aspx
- REACH - https://www.pge.com/en/account/billing-and-assistance/financial-assistance/relief-for-energy-assistance-through-community-help.html
For possible help with a water bill: LIWHAP – https://csd.ca.gov/waterbill
HOMELESS ASSISTANCE
- Trinity Center at (925) 949-8712; services provided include food, showers, laundry, mail and referral to other resources.
UNDOCUMENTED IMMIGRANTS
- Go to https://ehsd.org/public-charge-immigration/ for resources for undocumented immigrants.
DISTASTER ASSISTANCE FOR IMMIGRANTS
- Go to https://www.cdss.ca.gov/inforesources/cdss-programs/immigration-services/immigrant-storm-services for more information in English. Haga clic en el menú desplegable en la parte superior derecha para ver traducciones en español o otros idiomas.
- Call the statewide toll-free SAI phone number at 866-724-2023 (866-SAI-2023) to be connected directly to the nearest provider.
ST. VINCENT DE PAUL - CONTRA COSTA COUNTY
2210 Gladstone Drive
Pittsburg, CA
925-439-5060
General Email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Website: https://www.svdp-cc.org/
Serves those in need by providing emergency food, shelter vouchers, vocational rehabilitation, employment information, clothing, rent assistance, and home furnishings.
Volunteer Opportunities and Seasonal Opportunities are available.
Financial donations (5th Sunday in a month), Food, Clothing and Furniture donations are needed and always appreciated.