Our Mission:

Santana & Vargas Charities Inc. (S.V.C Inc.) Is a 501c (3) non- profit organization. Created by essential workers of 2020 to help people with emergency needs. Our team consists of individuals that have over 50 years of combined experience working to assist community needs. Our Mission is to provide emergency relief food, clothing, shoes, essential toiletries, SNAP assistance, home deliveries, healthcare enrollment and other services to anyone in need.

President & CEO:

Lucila Vargas, is proud to represent the Hispanic community, on Hispanic Heritage month! Raised by Hispanic Christian parents from the Dominican Republic and Puerto Rico. Born in poverty and raised in Brooklyn, N.Y. Lucila, believes helping people is a blessing.

Lucila, has a degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management. Directed emergency food programs, mentored executive nonprofit staff and community members. Served as a food nutrition educator, trained community chefs to reduce heath disparities in poverty-stricken areas. Received the Brooklyn Health Disparity Center award and Pantry of the year award. Guest Speaker on hydroponic Farming at the Teachers college at Columbia University. Partnered with the Farmers Market, D.O.H, the local Food bank, City Harvest, served on the food committee board at the Emergency Food Assistance Program. Connects people and organizations with resources available.

Goals:

Provide emergency assistance to areas and people affected by hurricane Ian.

Holiday Turkey Drive & Toy drive 2022.

Enhance our services by helping more people. We are working on creating a 24-hour emergency food pantry that will allow us to serve over 3 million meals a year to assist families and individuals in need. Your Financial support is needed to assist people with urgent needs.

School Supplies & Backpacks

Coat Drive