The Food Pantry

Volunteers Needed
In its simplest terms, the mission of the VEM is  “helping churches come together” in order to provide a “light for the community”, and to serve the community.

Come see for yourself how lives are enriched by the many services that VEM provides. From students to Seniors we are always looking and welcome more people. As they say, “Many hands make light work”.

During the COVID-19 quarantine

we will be open Monday 9am-Noon

Wednesday Noon-4pm

Friday Noon-4pm

Come to the side window to sign in and we will bring food out to you.

ALL Donations can be brought to side door.


The food pantry is not just about food; it’s about giving hope.

We feed the Body and the Soul.


"The generous will themselves be blessed, for they share their food with the poor." - Proverbs 22:9 


"The unity of the church to help ALL who have a Spiritual or Physical need."

Upcoming Events

The VEM provides a framework for cooperation of the churches in Christian education, worship/celebration services, Christian community and mission. Our member Churches represent all different segments and areas of our communities.

Due to the growing concerns over COVID-19 the Lenten Services/Luncheon 

at the Carthage Mennonite Church AND Stone Soup Dinners will be

cancelled until further notice. 

​Stay home, stay safe. God Bless you ALL,​

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

DONATIONS

​❤️ IN MEMORY  ❤️
Penny Guyette ❤️
Dot Fargo ❤️
John (Jack) Thornton ❤️
Rosemary Boulio ❤️

Dennis Richardson ❤️

Bette Shampine ❤️

💜 IN HONOR  💙:
Jeanette Turner 💜​

Joyce Miller 💜​

Darlene Jensen 💜​

Our Mission

FOOD PANTRY NEEDS:

​Mac & Cheese

​Side Dishes EX: Rice or Pasta

Laundry Soap


THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

​​​​Church Members

V.E.M.
​Village Ecumenical Ministries

If you would like to support ANY of our ministries you can

mail a check made payable to VEM,  

to PO Box 566 Carthage NY 13619.
IF YOU would like it designated for a special ministry put that in the memo line, otherwise it will be used where needed.

We have NO employees, all donations are used 100% for the ministries. 

THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!