If you are a resident of St. Joseph County, Indiana and are in need of clothing & miscellaneous certificates, please fill out each section of this form. 

 IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ

Prepare your documents:  

- Upload all documents even if we have helped you before
- Scan or take vertical photos of all required documents
- Applications with missing or partial documents will be denied and will need to reapply.

Required Documents:

- Photo ID for every adult (18+) in the household
- Birth certificate or Social Security card for each child (17 and under)
- Proof of current address (lease or mail such as a utility bill)

Get Help if needed:

If you do not have access to a computer or need assistance, visit any South Bend Public Library and ask a librarian for help completing the application.

Application Review:

- Application are reviewed within 7 business days.
- You will receive and email stating whether your application is approved or denied. 

Certificate Pickup:

- Vouchers must be picked up within 30 days of approval
- Tuesdays and Thursdays, 10:00am to 2:00pm 
- 100 W South Street, South Bend, IN, 46601

Failure to pick up certificates within 30 days without contacting SVDP will result in a 6‑month wait before you may apply again.

I understand that the St. Vincent de Paul Society of St. Joseph County, Inc. (SVDP), may need to obtain and/or share information about me to establish my eligibility for services such as client choice pantry, home food delivery, food and clothing vouchers, rent and utility assistance, and any other SVDP program for which I apply.  I also understand that SVDP may obtain and/or share information about me through written, oral, and electronic communication.

By submitting this form:

• I authorize SVDP to obtain information about me from other agencies, organizations, and individuals for the limited purpose of making decisions about my eligibility for and participation in one or more SVDP programs.
  
  
• I authorize SVDP to share information about me from other agencies, organizations, and individuals for the limited purpose of making decisions about my eligibility for and participation in one or more SVDP programs.
  
  
• I understand that my authorization will remain effective from the date I sign below until I withdraw this authorization in writing.
  
  
• I understand that I may withdraw this authorization at any time by delivering a written notice to the Executive Director of SVDP, and that my withdrawal will be effective when SVDP receives it.
  
  
• I understand that SVDP will handle my personal information in compliance with all applicable laws.