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WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 27 HOURS: 12:00 PM TO 6:00 PM

The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, August 27, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.

NEW SATURDAY HOURS: Effective the first Saturday of August, the Colchester Community Food Shelf has new Saturday hours. The CCFS will continue to be open on the first Saturday of each month, but the Saturday hours will now be from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM.

SCHOOL IS BACK IN SESSION: School begins on Wednesday, August 27. If you are coming to the Food Shelf between 2:30 – 3:30 PM, busses will be coming and going from Union Memorial School. Please DO NOT BLOCK either the entrance or exit of the school. If you need to park in Claussen’s parking lot, please DO NOT BLOCK access to the mailbox.

GARDENERS: Thank you to all of the local gardeners who have been sharing their additional bounty with those most in need. Access to fresh, local, and nutritious vegetables can be challenging for our families, and they truly appreciate your efforts and generosity. If you find yourself with excess vegetables, the following keep well and would be appreciated: green or wax beans, peas, tomatoes, cucumbers, peppers, onions, carrots, potatoes, zucchini, and squash.

2025 PROOF OF RESIDENCY (POR) CONTINUES TO BE ACCEPTED
If you’re a new client or have been asked to provide proof of residency for 2025, please remember to bring it with you. Acceptable forms include utility or medical bills, or any recent document showing your name and current Colchester address.

BRING REUSABLE BAGS: HELP US HELP YOU!
When you bring your reusable bags to the Food Shelf, it’s a win-win! It helps us pack your groceries with ease and allows us to focus our resources on what matters most—providing food for our community. Together, we can reduce waste and ensure every dollar goes further to support families in need. Thank you for partnering with us!

DONATIONS
We are grateful for your continued generosity! Please note the Food Shelf operates with an all-volunteer staff and financial donations are used to cover the cost of food and utilities. If you’re considering organizing a food drive, please visit our website’s Donate page, where you’ll find a list of items from our Client Shopping List that are most needed. Donations selected from this list directly benefit our clients.

Donations can be dropped off on Wednesdays between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM. If possible, we encourage drop-offs between 11:00 AM and 12:00 PM while volunteers prepare for the day before opening. Visit our website for details on how to support our mission.

HELP US SPREAD THE WORD
Please share this information with those who may not see our updates on Front Porch Forum, Facebook, or our website!

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.