St. Vincent de Paul releases Valley summer relief effort statistics

The 100 Days of Summer campaign provided more than 400,000 water bottles to those in need of hydration, 950,000 pounds of food for the hungry and more than $1 million to people needing rent and utility assistance, St. Vincent de Paul officials said.

Running from Memorial Day through Labor Day, the summer campaign highlighted a different high-need item each month from July through August – water, food, shelter/housing - “to help combat the effects of extreme heat, summer food insecurity and exposure to the elements,” the organization stated in a release.

"Beyond providing hydration, nourishment and shelter during this hot summer, our community became a beacon of hope for our most vulnerable neighbors," CEO Shannon Clancy said.

"They not only recognized the urgent need but felt the impact of the extreme triple-digit heat themselves. And in response, we came together with compassion and action, offering support to those most at risk. This is the kind of community we strive to be - a community that cares for and uplifts one another."

Here is the help provided from May 27 to Sept. 2, according to St. Vincent de Paul:

• 442,752 bottles of water dispersed.
• 29 water drives that collected 126,480 bottles.
• 837,666 meals served.
• 950,964 pounds of food distributed.
• 17 food drives that collected 4,462 pounds of food.
• 31,889 shelter nights provided.
• $1,154,217 in rent and utility assistance.
• 238 people rehoused.
• 3,681 volunteers serving the community.
• 60,401 volunteer hours completed.