Seasonal Programs

Throughout the year, St. Vincent de Paul conducts a number of special drives to collect and distribute basic necessities like food, clothing and other items to help those in need. In partnership with media and corporate sponsors, these programs are made possible by the donations from thousands of area residents. The year-round car donation program offers the benefit of a tax deduction while helping a neighbor in need. Seasonal collection drives include the summer Fan Drive, sponsored by WCPO Channel 9 , Coney Island and Papa John's; the 5 Cares Coat Drive, sponsored by WLWT News 5, City Dash and local Fire Departments; and the holiday Food From the Heart Drive, sponsored by Kroger and Fox 19, and the adopt-a-family program.

Annual Drives Calendar

Year - Round
The Donate a Car Program
Call 513-421-CARE to arrange a donation or to learn how donating your car helps those in need.

April 2012
Spring Cleaning Drive
Donate gently-used clothing, household items and furniture at TriCounty Mall. Sponsored by WGRR.

Summer 2012
Cincinnati Reds - WLWT Ch. 5 Reds Food Drive

Summer 2012
Channel 9 Fan Drive
Donate new or used fans or air conditioning units. Sponsored by Coney Island & Cincinnati Firefighters Union Local 48.

Summer 2012
Charitable Pharmacy Golf Outing

October 2012
RetroFittings
A fundraiser featuring fashions created by UC fashion program School of Design students.

October 2012
Give Back Cincinnati Food and Clothing Drive
Drop off food or clothing at "drive through" drop off point at Fountain Square, 5th & Vine Streets or at 3 area Kroger stores: Western Hills, Queen City or Hyde Park Plaza.

October - December 2012
Holiday Adopt-A-Family Program
Give a family a wonderful holiday experience

October - December 2012
5 Cares Coat Drive
Sponsored by WLWT News 5, Gold Star Chili, Kemba Credit Union, City Dash and participating fire departments. Donate new or gently used coats.

November - December 2012
Kroger & FOX19 Food from the Heart Drive 
Donate canned or dry goods in the specially marked bins at all Greater Cincinnati Kroger stores. Or, you can make your donation online at www.SVDPcincinnati.org.