Calls mainly come from families in need over the festive period.
Last year St. Vincent De Paul's helpline reached a new peak of 250,000 callers.
The calls came after this year's festive season.
The society's confidential line, takes calls from families, mainly in need of food and fuel over the Christmas time.
SVP's Laois regional co-ordinator David O'Neill says, families who are on low incomes and are not entitled to any subsidies are finding it very difficult this time of year:
Anyone seeking help in the Midlands can contact the regional office in Waterford on 051 350 725 or log onto www.svp.ie
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