Helping Others

We are active in LeRoy and our region, as well as engaged in projects globally.

The Joy Project

In 2024, St. Mark's is embarking on a new project that is designed to bring "joy" to all ages. Work is being done now, and it will culminate in a large display open to the public in late November for one month that showcases a diorama featuring The Cinnamon Bear (from a 1937 radio show), a Christmas village and train display, and a series of "department store windows" reminiscent of the Christmas season from the 1940s through the 1960s.  Both magical and nostalgic, it will have something to enjoy for all ages!  Information is on Facebook at the LeRoy Joy Project.

LeRoy Food Pantry & Backpack Club

Each week, we collect non-perishable food items to support LeRoy's Food Pantry (located at the Town Hall on Main St.) and the Backpack Club. 

The Backpack Club is hosted by four LeRoy churches--St. Mark's, First Baptist, Presbyterian, and Calvary Baptist.  Backpacks are packed at the First Baptist Church with easy-to-serve food items for children. Backpacks go home weekends during the school year and serve about 30 local families for a total of about 75 to 80 children. 

Christmas Projects

Each December, we work on at least two special projects.  Each year, we collect hats, gloves, mittens, scarves and socks for the ECW Mitten Tree which are then distributed to those in need, including any migrant workers who have remained in the area. 

Summer Lunch Program

After providing meals since 2009, St. Mark's is "retiring" the summer lunch program because the school will be providing a summer feeding program for the community.  We have been blessed with wonderful community support for this project and are so grateful to our many volunteers and to the Vic Blood Foundation for several grants.