St. Vincent de Paul Seattle/King County

✍️ LargestCharities Editorial Team | 📅 Last updated: June 2026

St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle/King County is a local, independent charity that has operated since 1920. It helps people with rent, utilities, food, clothing, and furnishings, funded by five thrift stores, and runs a large food bank in Seattle that serves more than 140,000 people a year.

Service areaSeattle and King County

Operating since1920

Thrift storesFive (Kenmore, Kent, Renton, Aurora, Burien)

Food bankFourth Ave South, 140,000-plus served a year

Helpline206-767-6449

AlsoCentro Rendu services for Hispanic neighbors

HeadquartersSeattle, Washington

Websitesvdpseattle.org

Donate goods or shop in King County. Five thrift stores fund rent, utility, and food help; drop off or shop, and find locations at svdpseattle.org.

About St. Vincent de Paul Seattle/King County

St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle/King County is a local, independent 501(c)(3) that has served the area since 1920. As part of the Catholic lay Society of St. Vincent de Paul, it combines thrift retail with direct help for neighbors in need.

Its help with rent, utilities, food, clothing, and furnishings is funded by the thrift stores and delivered through case management and outreach.

Thrift stores and donations

The council operates five thrift stores, in Kenmore, Kent, Renton, Aurora, and Burien, selling donated clothing, furniture, and household goods. Sales fund the council's assistance programs.

Programs and services

SVdP Seattle runs a food bank on Fourth Avenue South in Seattle that serves more than 140,000 people a year, and it offers case management for self-sufficiency at the same location. Its helpline, 206-767-6449, connects people to assistance with rent, utilities, and other needs.

It also operates Centro Rendu, providing services for Hispanic neighbors in Kent.

How to donate and get a tax receipt

St. Vincent de Paul is a 501(c)(3), so goods and cash are tax-deductible when you itemize. Get a receipt at drop-off, and estimate fair market value with our donation value guide.

To support the Seattle/King County council, donate goods at a store or give through svdpseattle.org.

Frequently asked questions

What does St. Vincent de Paul Seattle do?

Operating since 1920, it helps people with rent, utilities, food, clothing, and furnishings through five thrift stores, and runs a Seattle food bank that serves more than 140,000 people a year.

Where can I donate to SVdP in the Seattle area?

At one of five thrift stores in Kenmore, Kent, Renton, Aurora, and Burien. Find locations at svdpseattle.org. Donations are tax-deductible.

How do I get help from SVdP Seattle?

Call the helpline at 206-767-6449 for assistance with rent, utilities, and other needs, or visit the Fourth Avenue South food bank.

What area does it serve?

Seattle and King County, Washington.

Last updated June 2026. St. Vincent de Paul Seattle/King County operating since 1920, five thrift stores (Kenmore, Kent, Renton, Aurora, Burien), the Fourth Avenue South food bank (140,000-plus served a year), helpline (206-767-6449), and Centro Rendu from St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle/King County (svdpseattle.org). We are not affiliated with St. Vincent de Paul of Seattle/King County and receive no compensation for this listing. Spotted an error? [email protected]