The Society of St. Vincent DePaul strives to make contact with the needy individuals and families of our Parish and in the Cecil County community at large, providing those in need with short-term assistance in the areas of food, rent, utilities, and other basic needs.
They are located in our parish office, 810 Aiken Avenue, Perryville, MD. The building is right in front of Good Shepherd Catholic School.
Office hours: Monday and Wednesday, 10 am-noon, for financial assistance only! You may call for information on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am until noon, at 410-642-3588.
Groceries are distributed every other Friday in the school parking lot, from 10 am until 11:30 am. After your first pick-up, you will receive a reminder call about the next date. The dates for the remainder of 2024 are: Dec 20th
For 2025 Jan 3rd, 17th & 31st Feb 14th & 28th Mar 14th & 28th Apr 11th & 25th May 16th & 30th June 13th & 27th July 11th & 25th Aug 8th & 22nd Sept 5th & 19th Oct 3rd, 17th & 31st Nov 7th & 21st Dec 5th & 19th Financial Help is for Residents of Cecil County Only Food Pantry is for all Maryland Residents
If you are seeking financial assistance, appointments are not necessary, but you need to bring the correct paperwork: Utility bill, bring a copy of the bill so they have the correct account number. Rent bill, bring something in writing from the landlord showing the amount owed. They will assist with rent, electric, water and fuel
The Good Shepherd Food Pantry follows the Cecil County Public Schools (CCPS) decision regarding the closings due to inclement weather. * If schools are closed on a distribution day, we will not be providing food for pick up. * The cancelled distribution day will not be rescheduled. * Food will be provided at the next regularly scheduled distribution date. * If schools are operating on a 2-Hour Delay, the Food Pantry will open at 10 am. * Please refer to the CCPS website, watch local TV newscasts or listen to local radio providing information on closings to Cecil County Public Schools .