“If you want happiness for an hour, take a nap. If you want happiness for a day, go fishing. If you want happiness for a year, inherit a fortune. If you want happiness for a lifetime, help somebody.”
― Chinese Proverb
Wednesday, April 29 – Grocery Hours and Other Info

COLCHESTER COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF DECEMBER SCHEDULE
The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be open for regular shopping on Wednesday, April 29.
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.
QUESTIONS?
All questions/concerns can be emailed to info@colchesterfoodshelf.org.
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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.
Wednesday, December 24 / 31 – Grocery Hours and Other Info

COLCHESTER COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF DECEMBER SCHEDULE
The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be open for regular shopping and donations on both Wednesday, December 24, and Wednesday, December 31, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
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.
FOOD SHELF CLOSURE POLICY DUE TO WINTER WEATHER
A reminder that the Colchester Community Food Shelf will close on any day the Colchester School District cancels school because of winter weather conditions.
QUESTIONS?
All questions/concerns can be emailed to info@colchesterfoodshelf.org.
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.
Wednesday, November 19 – Grocery Hours and Other Info

COLCHESTER COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be open for regular shopping and donations on Wednesday, November 19, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
There will be one more special donation intake day on November 22 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Reminder, the CCFS will be closed on November 26.
Thanksgiving Distribution:
Monday, November 24 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Tuesday, November 25 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
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.
FOOD SHELF CLOSURE POLICY DUE TO WINTER WEATHER
A reminder that the Colchester Community Food Shelf will close on any day the Colchester School District cancels school because of winter weather conditions.
QUESTIONS?
All questions/concerns can be emailed to info@colchesterfoodshelf.org.
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.
Wednesday, November 12 – Grocery Hours and Other Info

FOOD SHELF CLOSURE POLICY DUE TO WINTER WEATHER
A reminder that the Colchester Community Food Shelf will close on any day the Colchester School District cancels school because of winter weather conditions.
COLCHESTER COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be open for regular shopping and donations on the following days:
Wednesdays on November 12, and November 19 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Reminder, the CCFS will be closed on November 26.
There will be special donation intake days:
November 15 and November 22 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thanksgiving Distribution:
Monday, November 24 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Tuesday, November 25 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
QUESTIONS?
All questions/concerns can be emailed to info@colchesterfoodshelf.org.
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.
Saturday, November 1 – Grocery Hours and Other Info

COLCHESTER COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be open for regular shopping and donations on the following days:
Saturday, November 1 from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM
Wednesdays on November 5, November 12, and November 19 from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Reminder, the CCFS will be closed on November 26.
There will be special donation intake days:
November 15 and November 22 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Thanksgiving Distribution:
Monday, November 24 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Tuesday, November 25 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
QUESTIONS?
All questions/concerns can be emailed to info@colchesterfoodshelf.org.
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.