The Society of St Vincent de Paul is one of the longest running charities in South Texas serving those in need in ten south-central Texas counties.  Its programs (both emergency and long term) provide food, medicine, clothing, household items, furniture, financial aid, school supplies, fans, case management, job training, budget counseling, housing search and placement, disaster recovery, and rent and utilities assistance.  Further,  SVdP operates St Vinny’s Bistro® in the Courtyard at Haven for Hope where they serve more than 1,100 meals a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to those experiencing homelessness.