“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
Wednesday, January 15 – Grocery Hours
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, January 15, from 12 PM to 6 PM.
2025 PROOF OF RESIDENCY (POR) ARE NOW BEING 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!
SCHOOL TRAFFIC ALERT
Please be aware that Union Memorial School buses will be active between 2:30 PM and 3:30 PM. To ensure safety and access, please do not block the school’s entrance or exit. If you park in Claussen’s lot, please avoid blocking access to the mailbox.
FOOD SHELF CLOSURE POLICY DUE TO WINTER WEATHER
The Colchester Community Food Shelf will close on any day the Colchester School District cancels school because of winter weather conditions.
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 AM and 6 PM. If possible, we encourage dropoffs between 11 AM and 12 Noon while volunteers prepare for the day before opening. Visit our website for details on how to support our mission.
HELP US SPREAD THE WORD
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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.
2024: End of Q3 Stats
The Food Shelf has continued to be busy serving clients through the first three quarters of 2024. To date, the Food Shelf has had 1,422 visits with 3,973 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.
2023 Client Visits (Q1-Q3)
2024 People Served (Q1-Q3)
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 9 AM to 11 AM.
Need help finding us?
Contact us at 802.879.2444
Colchester Food Shelf
Colchester, VT 05446
802.879.2444
What’s New? Check out our latest blog posts!
Wondering what has been going on at the food shelf or looking for information about upcoming events? Below are highlights from our most recent blog entries. More entries and information can be found from the What’s New link at the top of the page.
Wednesday, January 15 – Grocery Hours
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, January 15, from 12 PM to 6 PM. 2025 PROOF OF RESIDENCY (POR) ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTEDIf you're a new client or have been asked to provide proof of...
Wednesday, January 8 – Grocery Hours
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 8 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, January 8, from 12 PM to 6 PM. 2025 PROOF OF RESIDENCY (POR) ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTEDIf you're a new client or have been asked to provide proof of...
Saturday, January 4 – Grocery Hours
SATURDAY, JANUARY 4 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be open on Saturday, January 4, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM. Please DO NOT BLOCK access to Claussen’s parking lot or their mailbox. 2025 PROOF OF RESIDENCY (POR) ARE NOW BEING...