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Saturday Grocery Hours and Thanksgiving Donations

Reusable bags packed with food items.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM

The Food Shelf will be open on Saturday, November 2, from 9 AM to 11 AM.

With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the Colchester Community Food Shelf is beginning its annual collection of food and monetary donations to help those in need. 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

Donation Drop-Off Times:

  • Wednesdays: 11 AM – 6 PM
  • Saturday Drop-Offs:
    • November 2nd, 9 AM – 11 AM
    • November 16th, 11 AM – 4 PM
    • November 23rd, 11 AM – 4 PM

FOOD DRIVE: 2024 Fill the Boat Food Drive at Saba Marine in Colchester from September 23 to November 18. Help fill up a boat with non-perishable items for the Colchester Community Food Shelf. You can find Saba Marine at 390 Prim Road in Colchester, Vermont.

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.

Wednesday, October 30 – Grocery Hours

A blue Volkswagen Beetle with the word "Wednesday" on the side.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

The Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, October 30, from 12 Noon to 6 PM.

FOOD DRIVE: 2024 Fill the Boat Food Drive at Saba Marine in Colchester from September 23 to November 18. Help fill up a boat with non-perishable items for the Colchester Community Food Shelf. You can find Saba Marine at 390 Prim Road in Colchester, Vermont.

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible Colchester gardeners who donated an astounding 734.5 pounds of fresh, nutritious produce to the Colchester Community Food Shelf this summer! In addition to the contributions from community growers, we were also blessed to receive 94 pounds from the United Church of Colchester, 210 pounds from the Fanny Allen Campus, and 222.5 pounds from the Colchester Lions Club.

Our clients were absolutely thrilled to have such a wonderful variety of fresh vegetables to choose from each week. Your hard work in growing this produce, and your generosity in sharing it, has made a tremendous impact on the lives of so many. Thank you for your dedication and kindness!

REUSABLE BAGS: If you have reusable bags, please bring them with you to the food shelf. Volunteers will use them for your groceries.

PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Please remember to bring your proof of residency (POR) if you are a new client or have been asked to provide it previously. Examples of PORs are utility bills, medical bills, or any recent document reflecting your name and current Colchester address.

DONATIONS: We appreciate your generosity and if you are thinking of organizing a food drive, please visit our website. On the Donate page of the website, you will find a list of items we stock on the Client Shopping List page. Clients benefit from donations selected from this list. Volunteers are available on Wednesday from 11 AM to 12 Noon to handle donations while they prepare for the day. We also appreciate financial donations which provide funds towards our purchases of food as defined on our shopping lists.

Please note the Food Shelf operations with an all-volunteer staff and financial donations are used to cover the cost of food and utilities. Please visit the Donate page on our website for ways to support our mission.

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.

Wednesday, October 23 – Grocery Hours

Rainbow colored letters saying, "Thank you!"

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

The Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, October 23, from 12 Noon to 6 PM.

We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible Colchester gardeners who donated an astounding 734.5 pounds of fresh, nutritious produce to the Colchester Community Food Shelf this summer! In addition to the contributions from community growers, we were also blessed to receive 94 pounds from the United Church of Colchester, 210 pounds from the Fanny Allen Campus, and 222.5 pounds from the Colchester Lions Club.

Our clients were absolutely thrilled to have such a wonderful variety of fresh vegetables to choose from each week. Your hard work in growing this produce, and your generosity in sharing it, has made a tremendous impact on the lives of so many. Thank you for your dedication and kindness!

FOOD DRIVE: 2024 Fill the Boat Food Drive at Saba Marine in Colchester from September 23 to November 18. Help fill up a boat with non-perishable items for the Colchester Community Food Shelf. You can find Saba Marine at 390 Prim Road in Colchester, Vermont.

REUSABLE BAGS: If you have reusable bags, please bring them with you to the food shelf. Volunteers will use them for your groceries.

PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Please remember to bring your proof of residency (POR) if you are a new client or have been asked to provide it previously. Examples of PORs are utility bills, medical bills, or any recent document reflecting your name and current Colchester address.

DONATIONS: We appreciate your generosity and if you are thinking of organizing a food drive, please visit our website. On the Donate page of the website, you will find a list of items we stock on the Client Shopping List page. Clients benefit from donations selected from this list. Volunteers are available on Wednesday from 11 AM to 12 Noon to handle donations while they prepare for the day. We also appreciate financial donations which provide funds towards our purchases of food as defined on our shopping lists.

Please note the Food Shelf operations with an all-volunteer staff and financial donations are used to cover the cost of food and utilities. Please visit the Donate page on our website for ways to support our mission.

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.

Wednesday, October 16 – Grocery Hours

Reusable bags filled with groceries.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 16 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

The Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, October 16, from 12 Noon to 6 PM.

FOOD DRIVE: 2024 Fill the Boat Food Drive at Saba Marine in Colchester from September 23 to November 18. Help fill up a boat with non-perishable items for the Colchester Community Food Shelf. You can find Saba Marine at 390 Prim Road in Colchester, Vermont.

REUSABLE BAGS: If you have reusable bags, please bring them with you to the food shelf. Volunteers will use them for your groceries.

PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Please remember to bring your proof of residency (POR) if you are a new client or have been asked to provide it previously. Examples of PORs are utility bills, medical bills, or any recent document reflecting your name and current Colchester address.

DONATIONS: We appreciate your generosity and if you are thinking of organizing a food drive, please visit our website. On the Donate page of the website, you will find a list of items we stock on the Client Shopping List page. Clients benefit from donations selected from this list. Volunteers are available on Wednesday from 11 AM to 12 Noon to handle donations while they prepare for the day. We also appreciate financial donations which provide funds towards our purchases of food as defined on our shopping lists.

Please note the Food Shelf operations with an all-volunteer staff and financial donations are used to cover the cost of food and utilities. Please visit the Donate page on our website for ways to support our mission.

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.

Wednesday, October 9 – Grocery Hours

Food on the shelfs at the food shelf.

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

The Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, October 9, from 12 Noon to 6 PM.

FOOD DRIVE: 2024 Fill the Boat Food Drive at Saba Marine in Colchester from September 23 to November 18. Help fill up a boat with non-perishable items for the Colchester Community Food Shelf. You can find Saba Marine at 390 Prim Road in Colchester, Vermont.

REUSABLE BAGS: If you have reusable bags, please bring them with you to the food shelf. Volunteers will use them for your groceries.

GARDENERS: Thank you to all of the local gardeners who have shared 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.

PROOF OF RESIDENCY: Please remember to bring your proof of residency (POR) if you are a new client or have been asked to provide it previously. Examples of PORs are utility bills, medical bills, or any recent document reflecting your name and current Colchester address.

DONATIONS: We appreciate your generosity and if you are thinking of organizing a food drive, please visit our website. On the Donate page of the website, you will find a list of items we stock on the Client Shopping List page. Clients benefit from donations selected from this list. Volunteers are available on Wednesday from 11 AM to 12 Noon to handle donations while they prepare for the day. We also appreciate financial donations which provide funds towards our purchases of food as defined on our shopping lists.

Please note the Food Shelf operations with an all-volunteer staff and financial donations are used to cover the cost of food and utilities. Please visit the Donate page on our website for ways to support our mission.

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.

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