Heagney sharing the load of a busy summer for St Vinnies. He said the society delivers 15 to 20 food parcels a week, and they are at their busiest before Christmas. They give 700 to 800 parcels to people in need during the year. If people want help they can call the St Vincent De Paul store or go to the parish office. Mike and I hit the road for a run of furniture collecting from around the city. We pick up a chest of drawers from Keenan’s generous neighbour, a lounge suite and then some children’s chairs. None of the lifting is too arduous, including the set of chairs and couches, even for someone who spends their days on the end of a keyboard and notebook.