“Never underestimate the difference YOU can make in the lives of others. Step forward, reach out and help. This week reach to someone that might need a lift.”
― Pablo Valle
Thanksgiving Food Drive: A New/Easy Way to Give
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the Colchester Community Food Shelf is kicking off its annual food drive to help local families in need. This year, we anticipate providing Thanksgiving meals to nearly 200 Colchester households — and we need your support to make that possible!
We’re excited to introduce a NEW and easy way to give through GiftDrive, a secure online platform developed by UVM students to help nonprofits receive the specific items they need most.
Using GiftDrive, you can select and purchase Thanksgiving food items online, and they’ll be shipped directly to the Colchester Food Shelf at no cost to you.
Our Thanksgiving Wish List:
- Canned Corn
- Canned Green Beans
- Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Stuffing Mix
- Gravy
- Cranberry Sauce
Thanks to how GiftDrive sources products, many items are actually less expensive than at the grocery store — making it a quick, affordable, and meaningful way to give back this Thanksgiving. Visit https://www.giftdrive.org/drive/194 to donate!
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WHERE TO FIND US
The Colchester Community Food Shelf is located at 245 Main Street, between Claussen’s Greenhouse and Union Memorial School.
Mailing Address: Colchester Food Shelf, PO Box 625, Colchester, VT 05446.
QUESTIONS?
Email us at info@colchesterfoodshelf.org or call 802-879-2444. If calling outside our Wednesday hours, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you.
Statistics for Quarter 1 and Quarter 2
The Food Shelf has continued to be busy serving clients throughout 2025. At the half way point of 2025, the Food Shelf had served 957 clients with 2,591 individual people served. Your generous food and monetary donations continue to help the Food Shelf meet the needs of our clients.
Additional statistics dating back to 2011 can be found by selecting “Our Impact” from the main menu.
Q1 Individuals Served
Q2 Individuals Served
The Food Shelf relies for help and supplies on continued donations from Colchester residents, churches, schools, organizations, and businesses.
Where is the food shelf located?
The Colchester Community Food Shelf is located between Claussen’s Greenhouse and Union Memorial School in the old fire station in the village of Colchester .
When is the food shelf open?
The CCFS is open on Wednesdays from 12 Noon to 6 PM and the First Saturday of each month from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Need help finding us?
Contact us at 802.879.2444
Colchester Food Shelf
Colchester, VT 05446
802.879.2444