Phillip the Van

St. Joseph's "Phillip the Van" ministry and Penfield Hope work in partnership to coordinate distribution of retail and other food donations to agencies with the most immediate needs. 

Phillip the Van is on the road daily (including during the pandemic) picking up perishable and non-perishable food items from Wegmans and Target, then delivering them to Foodlink member agencies in the area and downtown.

Our deepest gratitude to the current crew whose dedication and time commitment is signigicant: Tom Glisson and Ray Kulik along with Terry Bedford, Julian Chinnelly, John Fahey, Ralph Fernaays, Sarah Leone, Donna Kulik, Leonard Dankey, and Doug Urkfitz.

The parish collects non-perishable food items on the first weekend of each month for delivery to our partners and for Penfield Hope.

Next monthly collection: Nov 5-6
Most needed items:  Yams, Stuffing, Turkey Gravy, Applesauce, Cranberry Sauce, Salad Dressings, Cereal.