From the Executive Director

As summer approaches, many families in our community begin facing increased financial pressure – especially when children are home from school and no longer receiving regular school meals. At our food pantry, we often see the need for food assistance rise during the summer months as parents work hard to stretch an already tight household budget.

This summer, eligible families in Wisconsin may receive support through the SUN Bucks program, which provides $120 per child for the summer to help purchase groceries. Families should watch for information beginning in May, with deposits to start in June and are encouraged to use those benefits within the 122-day deadline.

Even with programs like SUN Bucks, many local families will continue to need support. Because of your generosity, St. Vincent de Paul is able to provide food, compassion, and hope to our neighbors during difficult times.

If you would like to help support our food pantry this summer, donations can be made at the link below or send checks to:

SVdP Food Pantry
PO Box 1111
Marinette, WI 54143

Thank you for continuing to stand beside our community with kindness, prayer, and generosity.

Ash Campbell – Executive Director

Conference Spotlight: Crivitz/Wausaukee Annual Golf Outing

The Crivitz/ Wausaukee Conference of St. Vincent de Paul is preparing for its 8th Annual Golf Outing, continuing a tradition of fellowship and fundraising to support local neighbors in need. This year’s outing will take place on Tuesday, August 18th at Whitetail Glen Country Club (formerly DeSchmidt’s Golf Course).

Over the years, the event has been generously supported by the Catholic Order of Foresters, whose sponsorship and matching donations helped make the outing a success. Although that partnership has recently come to an end, the conference is moving forward with hope and determination as they seek new sponsors and community support.

The event features a fun nine-hole scramble, hole and bunker sponsorships, raffles, silent auctions, prizes, and a chicken dinner following golf. All proceeds support local families through the Conference’s financial assistance ministry.

The Crivitz/Wausaukee Conference is currently seeking:

• Golfers and teams
• Hole and bunker sponsors
• Prize and raffle donations
• Community supporters willing to help continue this important fundraiser

If you are interested in sponsoring a hole or bunker for the Annual Golf Outing, or would like to make a donation to support the Crivitz/Wausaukee Conference, please send to:

SVdP Crivitz Conference
PO Box 159
Crivitz, WI 54114

Through events like this, Vincentians continue serving neighbors with compassion, dignity, and hope.

The work of St. Vincent de Paul is only possible because of the generosity of our community. We are deeply grateful to our faithful donors who support our mission throughout the year, helping us provide assistance, food, and hope to neighbors in need.

We would also like to thank everyone who has donated to our thrift store during this season of spring cleaning. Your donations help us continue providing affordable clothing and household items to our neighbors while also supporting the many programs and services offered through St. Vincent de Paul.

Every donation-whether food, financial support, or gently used items – makes a difference. Thank you for being part of our mission.

Building Future Leaders

Our winter session of the Getting Ahead program concluded in mid-April with four graduates, bringing our total number of graduates from the summer of 2025 through this spring to sixteen.

Graduates continue to gather once a month in the evening to share a hot meal, discuss community resources, support one another, and participate in community service projects. These continued connections help strengthen confidence, relationships, and long-term success.

We are always looking for mentors and community members willing to speak with our graduates and share their experiences. If you are interested in becoming involved, please reach out to us at svdp@svdpmarinette.com.

These graduates are more than program participants – they are future volunteers, future leaders, and future advocates for the Getting Ahead program and our community.

As we continue serving our neighbors in need, we invite you to become part of the mission of St. Vincent de Paul through volunteering, donations, and community involvement. Our food pantry is always in need of helping hands, and if you have an interest in retail or customer service, we would love your support at our thrift store as well.

Whether you donate food, your time, your talents, or financial resources, every act of generosity helps us continue providing hope, dignity, and compassion to those we serve. Thank you for walking alongside us in this mission.