Venture Churches Food Pantry
A volunteer effort of support for those
in need of Food and Resources
Sponsored by three local churches:
First Reformed Church of
Bethlehem
Glenmont Community Church
South Bethlehem Methodist Church
Open Tuesdays
9:30 AM – 11:30 AM
5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Or by appointment (food shortage emergency)
(518) 767-2243
Located at the First Reformed Church of Bethlehem
38 Church Road
Selkirk,
NY 12158
Halfway between the A.W.
Becker School
and the Jericho Drive-In
Just off of Rt 9W -- on Church Road
To view a PDF version of our Brochure, please click HERE.
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What Can the Pantry Do for You?
The pantry has a variety of canned food and other non-perishable items that are available. Foods such as pasta products, canned meats and fish, cereal, canned fruits, vegetables and soups are available. Often, there are personal care products and toiletries. The rule is “If you don’t see it, we don’t have it”.
Here is a limited view of some items we have available.
Please call, or visit
when we are open on Tuesdays,
to see all that we have to offer.
Pantry users may select several days worth of food items to supplement their own
supply of food. The amount of food
is adjusted according to family size.
We try to offer a variety of
items. This means that instead of
being given pre-packed bags of food, you are able to choose the food items that
you know your family will eat.
However this program is not intended as a primary source of food.
We are here to help you after you have used your other resources.
Our goal
is to provide some nourishing food to help stretch out what you already have.
All pantry items have been donated and are
intended for personal use only; they cannot be sold, traded or bartered.
The
pantry can also help in connecting to other programs such as Food Stamps,
heating assistance and other income related programs.
All items in the pantry are generously donated by individuals, community groups and local businesses in our area.
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We Are Diffferent!
Please remember that all of our workers are volunteers.
They come because they care and are trying to fill a need.
Clients who become abusive to other clients or the staff will lose the
right to come to the pantry.
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What to Expect on your First Visit
On your first visit to the pantry you will be asked to fill out an intake form.
Please fill out the intake form
completely.
This form will be updated at least yearly.
You must bring proof of address
and
photo ID.
Photo ID's such as a state issued driver's license or ID card, benefits card, passport, student ID card are all accepted.
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Our Misson Statement
The mission of the Venture Churches Food
Pantry is to support those in our community who are in need of food and
resources.
We are three local churches that have been serving people in our community for
over thirty years. This ministry comes out of our faith and belief in helping
fellow people in need.
We recognize each individual has unique needs.
We treat people with respect, dignity, compassion, kindness and without
judgment or discrimination.
We provide a bridge to a variety of resources and cooperate with area businesses
and other local food pantries.
“It is our policy to provide equal
assistance to all qualified persons without discrimination on the basis of race,
color, religion, gender, age, national
origin, veteran’s status, sexual orientation or disability.”
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Other Resources:
Food Pantries of the Capital District, Inc:
H.E.A.P: (518) 756–8650
Emergency: Dial 911