The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Archdiocesan Council of St. Louis (SVDP St. Louis) is a Catholic lay organization founded in 1845, making it one of the oldest charitable organizations in St. Louis, Missouri. Operating as part of the international Society of St. Vincent de Paul, the organization serves individuals and families experiencing poverty and hardship throughout the greater St. Louis metropolitan area. SVDP St. Louis operates through a network of local conferences (chapters) based in Catholic parishes across the Archdiocese of St. Louis. The organization provides direct assistance to people in need through various programs, including emergency food assistance, housing support, utility assistance, and thrift stores. Their thrift stores offer affordable clothing, furniture, and household items while generating revenue to support their charitable missions. The organization maintains a person-to-person service model, where trained volunteers called Vincentians make home visits to assess needs and provide appropriate assistance. SVDP St. Louis also operates several specialized programs, including disaster relief services, prescription drug assistance, and housing programs for veterans and individuals experiencing homelessness. The organization relies on donations, grants, and proceeds from their thrift stores to fund their charitable work throughout the St. Louis region.