35 million euro was spent by the St Vincent de Paul on helping people last year.

The charity launched its annual appeal earlier, and expects to get 50 thousand calls from people in need in the coming weeks.

President of the SVP Kieran Stafford says it’s a tough time of year for many;

Christmas is not the same for everyone @SVP_Ireland launch their annual appeal pic.twitter.com/u1gZbHwvUb

— Juliette Gash (@JulietteGash) November 15, 2017

The Society of the St Vincent de Paul expects to get 50 thousand calls this winter.

The charity is launching its annual Christmas appeal this afternoon.

Juliette Gash reports;