Transforming Lives Through Donations

Service Hour Conversion Chart

Donation Hours
Clothes (per trash bag) 1 hour
Blankets/Coats 1 hour
New specialty items per $15 (with receipts) 1 hour
Turkey 3 hours
Other food per $15 (with receipts) 1 hour

Note: For donation categories that require a receipt, please include the receipt to receive accurate service hours. In lieu of a receipt, an approximation of the cost based on current sales prices will be made.

Updated as of 7/2024

Coat and Blanket Collection

All coats need to be in good, wearable condition. Please repair any issues (buttons, zippers, tears, etc.) before donating. Only coats in good, wearable condition will be accepted.

Food Drives

Thanksgiving Food and Turkey Drive (Oct-Nov)
Students are asked to bring the following food items to Room 106: cranberry sauce, gravy, stuffing mix, instant potatoes, canned soup, canned veggies, macaroni, peanut butter, powdered milk, dried beans, tuna fish, etc. Please sign in with Campus Ministry. There will be a designated time at the end of the collection period for frozen turkeys to be dropped off. All donations support the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry in Perth Amboy, NJ.

Christmas Food Drive (Nov-Dec)
Students should bring non-perishable food items to Room 106 and sign in with Campus Ministry. All donations support the Baskets for the Needy organization, founded and run by STA Alumae Amarilis (’18) and Anali (’21) Rodriguez.

Lenten Food Drive
Students are asked to bring non-perishable food items to Room 106 and sign in with Campus Ministry. All donations support Easter Baskets for the Needy, run by STA Alums Amarilis (’18) and Anali (’21) Rodriguez.

Used Clothing Drive

The used clothing drive will take place in early spring (check the calendar for dates). Please save your clothes, including shoes, belts, stuffed animals, etc., and place them in extra-large, sturdy garbage bags. Items do not need to be sorted or labeled.

Christmas Angels Project

Each year, STA supports Catholic Charities in bringing Christmas joy to families in need within our local communities. We 'adopt' several families, and students receive 'wishlists' for the family members. In theology classes, we collect and wrap presents for those in need.

Pro-Life Drive

In January, STA will collect items to support the Good Counsel Homes Pregnancy Center, which serves mothers and babies in need. Students can bring new items to Room 106, including toiletries for moms, diapers (sizes 3, 4, 5+), baby wipes, newborn clothing, crib sheets, feeding pillows, strollers/car seats, robes, baby formula, bottles, burp cloths, breast pumps, Bibles, twin-size bedding, and pillows.