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Wednesday Grocery Hours and Thanksgiving Donations

Cartoon turkey with corn and a pumpkin

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

The Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, November 20, from 12 Noon to 6 PM.

PROOF OF RESIDENCE: Please don’t forget to bring Proof of Residency if you have not brought updated paperwork since October 1. Proof of Residence can in the form of a current bill, lease, etc., with your name and address. A driver’s license or car registration can not be used as Proof of Residence. Anyone who requests Thanksgiving dinner fixings and a turkey must be up to date on their Proof of Residency.

THANKSGIVING DONATIONS: With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the Colchester Community Food Shelf is beginning its annual collection of food and monetary donations to help those in need. As of this week, we have a total of 55 turkeys. This year, we anticipate providing Thanksgiving meals to around 200 families in our community, and we need your support to make it possible!

If you’re able to contribute, we would greatly appreciate donations of the following food items:

  • Canned Corn
  • Canned Green Beans
  • Instant Mashed Potatoes
  • Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Chicken Soup
  • French Fried Onions
  • Stuffing Mix
  • Gravy (jarred, canned, or instant)
  • Cranberry Sauce
  • Turkeys

Volunteers will be at the Food Shelf to accept Thanksgiving donations at the following times:

  • Wednesday, November 20 from 11 AM – 6 PM
  • Saturday, November 23 from 11 AM – 4 PM

Help us spread the word to those that may not see the Front Porch Forum, Facebook, or website posts!

Where Can You Find Us?
The Food Shelf is located at 245 Main Street, Colchester, between Claussen’s Greenhouse and Union Memorial School.

Our mailing address for donations is Colchester Food Shelf, PO Box 625, Colchester, Vermont 05446.

Questions? Email info@colchesterfoodshelf.org. We can also be reached by phone at 802-879-2444. If you call outside our Wednesday hours, please leave a message.

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)

Since 2008, the Colchester Food Shelf has been registered as a Network Partner of the Vermont Foodbank. As a Network Partner, food can be purchased at discounted prices, to help supplement food received from the community at large.

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

245 Main Street
Colchester, VT 05446

802.879.2444

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