PVEN provides essential services to people in need in the southern Monroe County area. For over 25 years, PVEN has provided free food and clothing - first from the attic of a church in Brodheadsville, PA, later in a several different temporary locations in the West End, and eventually at the corner of Greenview Drive and Mclhany Rd behind Chestnuthill Diner. Since 2016, PVEN has also run the Summer Lunch program for children across southern Monroe county.
PVEN also provides critial referral services to local agencies for individuals who need emergency housing and utility help, domestic violence support, healthcare services, etc. PVEN's mission is to help people through the hard times and help them get back on their feet so they can fully enjoy life.