“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 10 – Grocery Hours
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 10 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
The Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, April 10, from 12 Noon to 6 PM.
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.
Please line up in front of the school and DO NOT BLOCK either the entrance or exit from the school.
If you need to park in Claussen’s parking log, please DO NOT BLOCK access to the mailbox.
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.
Saturday, April 6 – Grocery Hours
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM
The Food Shelf will be open Saturday, April 6, from 9 AM to 11 AM.
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.
Please line up in front of the school and DO NOT BLOCK either the entrance or exit from the school.
If you need to park in Claussen’s parking log, please DO NOT BLOCK access to the mailbox.
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, April 3 – Grocery Hours
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 3 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 6 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM
The Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, April 3, from 12 Noon to 6 PM and Saturday, April 6, from 9 AM to 11 AM.
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.
Please line up in front of the school and DO NOT BLOCK either the entrance or exit from the school.
If you need to park in Claussen’s parking log, please DO NOT BLOCK access to the mailbox.
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, March 27 – Grocery Hours
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 27 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
Please line up in front of the school and DO NOT BLOCK the entrance and exit from the school.
If you need to park in Claussen’s parking lot, please DO NOT BLOCK access to the mailbox.
As a reminder, proof of residency must be verified annually. If you are new, have been asked to provide it, or if you need to provide it for 2024, please remember to bring valid proof of residency showing your name and current Colchester address. Valid documentation for proof of residency can be in the form of a utility bill, property tax bill, mortgage papers, and/or a formal lease agreement.
MASKS: Currently, all volunteers on Wednesdays and Saturdays will be wearing masks.
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, March 20 – Grocery Hours
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
Please line up in front of the school and DO NOT BLOCK the entrance and exit from the school.
If you need to park in Claussen’s parking lot, please DO NOT BLOCK access to the mailbox.
As a reminder, proof of residency must be verified annually. If you are new, have been asked to provide it, or if you need to provide it for 2024, please remember to bring valid proof of residency showing your name and current Colchester address. Valid documentation for proof of residency can be in the form of a utility bill, property tax bill, mortgage papers, and/or a formal lease agreement.
MASKS: Currently, all volunteers on Wednesdays and Saturdays will be wearing masks.
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.