Individuals may call to request assistance for basic life needs, which may include financial assistance for utilities and rent, furniture, prescriptions (non-narcotic), and car repair. If St. Vincent de Paul may be able to assist, a home visit will need to be scheduled. If St. Vincent de Paul cannot help, the person will receive information regarding other organizations that may be able to assist. Home visits are completed in person and in pairs, to determine how to provide assistance appropriately related to basic needs.

Does not provide assistance for rent deposit.

Purchases new beds for McHenry County residents who are transitioning from a homeless situation in McHenry County into a permanent residence that is also located in McHenry County. Please note that this program has very limited funding.

Accepts donations of new and gently-used building products, appliances, furniture, and home medical equipment and supplies. (No mattresses are available.)

The products are offered for sale to the general public, with proceeds benefiting Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities.

Individuals and families can access resources once every 30 days for a supplementary food pantry, fresh food, toiletries, diapers, clothing, household goods, furniture, appliances, and other gently used items.

Expanded Parenting Program helps expecting mothers and parents with children up to 12 months with resources like diapers, education materials on parenting/breastfeeding, and consumer choice of other essential items.

Offers a portable crib distribution program which provides a Cribette for qualifying primary caregivers who are unable to secure a safe crib, bassinet, or other portable play yard for their newborn. Approved applicants will be assigned to a Health Educator who will provide education and complete the necessary paperwork to ship the Cribette package to the applicant.

Cribette package includes, a Cribette, fitted sheet, a onesie t-shirt, and printed educational material.

Household items, beds, bedding, TVs, couches, etc, provided free of charge for those who can't afford them.

Thrift store is available to the general public with no restrictions.

Offers to help low-income veterans who are facing eviction or are homelessness. Funds may be used to assist with rental arrears, security deposit, and first month's rent to return to housing. Furniture and household items available for those in need. Veterans who need more long-term support to remain in housing can be assisted through the veterans supportive housing program.

Provides household items to those in need, without any application, referral requirements or fees. Household items include kitchen and bedding items and small appliances.

Can also provide furniture vouchers to those in need of larger items such as dressers, beds, sofas, and kitchen appliances. Vouchers are filled by Central Illinois Christians in Mission. Twenty furniture vouchers are given on Wednesdays mornings starting at 9 am on a first-come, first serve basis.

Offers donated furniture that is picked up and delivered to households that have expressed a need.

Provides individuals with supplies such as car seats, cribs, diapers, and formula.

Provides new and used home and home-building items, including:

- Home fixtures.

- Furniture.

- Appliances.

- Hardware and other tools.

Provides donated appliances and furniture at no charge to those in need.

Accepts most household items in good, clean, working conditions.

Provides furniture, food, household goods, and appliances to newly-housed veterans.

Retail store for the sale of used furniture only.

Give-away voucher program. Vouchers distributed at the Friends in Need Service monthly.

Provides individuals with supplies such as car seats, cribs, diapers, and formula.