In addition to operating our Retail Thrift Store in Rohnert Park and our free Dining Room in Santa Rosa, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of Sonoma also provides community based individual assistance. Call 707.584.1579 for a referral to individual assistance or stop by the Dining Room.
Opened in 1984, the Free Dining Room is one of the oldest and largest facilities in Santa Rosa to serve hot meals to the hungry, seven days per week, 365 days per year. Each year, volunteers serve more than 90,000 nourishing meals to the homeless and low-income people of Sonoma County.
The Free Dining Room relies on the support of many people from varied backgrounds who volunteer in excess of 10,000 hours of time each year. Also many grocery/specialty stores, restaurants, the Redwood Empire Food Bank, and other suppliers generously donate over $700,000 of food per year, helping to keep our program cost-effective.
Location & Hours
Caring volunteers in our free Dining Room prepare and serve a hot, nutritious lunch from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm every day, 365 days a year.
The Dining Room is located in the Railroad Square area of Santa Rosa, at 610 Wilson Street. Entrance is through the back of the building off 7th St.
For more information about our Free Dining Room, visit our website at www.svdp-sonoma.org call 707.528.7580.
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Thrift Store, Rohnert Park
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In addition to offering exceptional bargains and affordable shopping options on gently used clothing, furniture and household goods, we work with local agencies to accommodate particularly needy clients with home furnishings or clothing. In order to receive emergency clothing or furniture, a referral from a local social service agency or SVdP Conference is required.
Best of all, unlike many other thrift-store chains, the merchandise you donate to or purchase at our Thrift Store has a direct benefit to your neighbors in need. One-hundred percent of our store profits are fed back into our programs, providing much-needed support to families and individuals who are suffering in Sonoma County.
Much to the delight of our more fortunate customers, we also serve as a secret source of one of a kind collectibles, unique furniture and vintage clothing.
Find a Department store selection at bargain prices at the SVdP Thrift Store in Rohnert Park
- Furniture (bedroom, living room, family room, patio)
- Beds (new and remanufactured)
- Home accessories
- Artwork & prints
- Electronics (see note below) & small appliances
- Clocks
- Household goods, dishes, glassware, small kitchen appliances
- Linens & bedding
- Sports equipment
- Toys
- Books, records, CDs, DVDs
- Men's, Women's, Children's - Clothing, Shoes, & Accessories
- Collectibles/antiques/vintage specialty items
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Job Training Program
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District Council of Sonoma County's Thrift Store partners with West County Community Services to provide a robust job training program to transitional workers. WCCS Job Coach Linda Carantzalis works out of the SVdP Warehouse and Thrift Store where she utilizes her case management skills to place and support employees in retail, warehouse, sorting, floor management, and cashiering positions before moving them on to more permanent job placements in the community.
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Recycling - Keeping Sonoma County Green!
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Note: We accept all TVs, monitors, & computers, working or not for our Electronics Recycling Program!
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Volunteer Needs
SVdP volunteers help with all aspects of the organization, from serving food in the Dining Room to serving on our Board of Directors. Neighborhood volunteers might visit with low-income families or help operate an emergency food pantry.
For complete information about volunteering and a description of opportunities, please visit our website at www.svdp-sonoma.org.
Volunteer in our Dining Room in Santa Rosa:
610 Wilson Street
Santa Rosa, CA
Contact: Jim Kelly, Dining Room Manager, at 707.528.7580
Hours: Daily, 6 am - 2 pm
Volunteer in our Warehouse or Thrift Store in Rohnert Park:
5761 Redwood Drive
Rohnert Park, CA
Contact: Lonnie Rivas, Thrift Store Manager, at 707.528.7580
Hours: Mon - Sat, 8:30 am - 6 pm
For additional opportunities in your neighborhood, in our District Office, or on our Board or Leadership Committee, please:
Contact: Vicky Smirnoff, Manager of Development & Communication, at
707.584.1579, x205 or email at
vsmirnoff@svdp-sonoma.org.