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― Chinese Proverb
CCFS Open House on Saturday, July 29
OPEN HOUSE AT THE COLCHESTER FOOD SHELF SATURDAY, JULY 29: 11 AM TO 1 PM
Please stop by and see what happens at the Food Shelf!
The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be having an Open House from 11 AM to 1 PM. We would love to have you stop by to see how we serve Colchester residences with food insecurity.
You can look around the building; talk to the volunteers; ask questions; learn how you can help!
The Colchester Lions Club will be grilling hot dogs and hamburgers, so bring a canned good
listed on our shopping list (click here to view the list) and have lunch for free.
An anonymous donor will match the total of donations made during the Open House up to $1000.00!
We hope to see you Saturday!
Please stay safe and well!
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, July 26: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
DATE TO REMEMBER: On Saturday, July 29, from 11 AM to 1 PM, the Colchester Food Shelf will be having an Open House. Please stop by to see how we operate and/or to have a tour. SPECIAL DONATION: An anonymous donor will match the total of donations made during the Open House up to $1000.00.
TWO MORE WEDNESDAYS: Buses will be picking up summer school students at Union Memorial School between 12 Noon and 1 PM, and we ask that you line up from the Claussen’s side of the Food Shelf parking lot. Please be sure not to block their entrances/driveways. We will guide you back to the school side when bus transportation is complete.
REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS: Please bring reusable bags if available.
PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: Please don’t forget to bring Proof of Residency if you are a new client or if requested. Proof would be 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.
COLCHESTER GARDENERS: We are looking forward to homegrown vegetables from our local gardeners. Two volunteers are at the Food Shelf at 11 AM on Wednesdays getting ready for the day. We are happy to accept any extra vegetables from your gardens.
DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donate so generously. Please only leave donations on Wednesdays/Saturdays (when we are open). The high-priority items are those that are on the shopping list used by our clients. You can find a list of high-priority items by visiting the Donate page on our website (or click here to view the list). If you do not need a receipt, there is a plastic container under the canopy where food donations can be left. Financial donations should be mailed to the PO Box address below:
Colchester Food Shelf
PO Box 625
Colchester, Vermont 05446
Please stay safe and well!
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, July 19: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, JULY 19 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
FOR THE NEXT THREE WEDNESDAYS: Buses will be picking up summer school students at Union Memorial School between 12 Noon to 1 PM. Please line up from the Claussen’s side of the Food Shelf parking lot. Please be sure not to block their entrances. We will guide you back to the school side when bussing is complete.
REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS: Please bring reusable bags if you have some on hand.
PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: Please don’t forget to bring Proof of Residency if you are a new client or if requested. Proof would be 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.
DATE TO REMEMBER: On Saturday, July 29, from 11 AM to 1 PM, the Colchester Food Shelf will be having an Open House. Please stop by to see how we operate and/or to have a tour. SPECIAL DONATION: An anonymous donor will match the total of donations made during the Open House up to $1000.00.
COLCHESTER GARDENERS: We are looking forward to homegrown vegetables from our local gardeners. Two volunteers are at the Food Shelf at 11 AM on Wednesdays getting ready for the day. We are happy to accept any extra vegetables from your gardens.
DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donate so generously. Please only leave donations on Wednesdays/Saturdays (when we are open). The high-priority items are those that are on the shopping list used by our clients. You can find a list of high-priority items by visiting the Donate page on our website (or click here to view the list). If you do not need a receipt, there is a plastic container under the canopy where food donations can be left. Financial donations should be mailed to the PO Box address below:
Colchester Food Shelf
PO Box 625
Colchester, Vermont 05446
Please stay safe and well!
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, July 12: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, JULY 12 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
For the next three Wednesdays, there will be buses picking up Summer School students at Union Memorial School around 12:30 PM. From 12 Noon to 1 PM, please line up from the Claussen’s side of the Food Shelf parking lot. Please be sure not to block their entrances. We will guide you when bus transportation is done, and the line can come from the school side as usual.
REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS: Please bring reusable bags if you have some on hand.
PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: Please don’t forget to bring Proof of Residency if you are a new client or if you were asked to bring it on your last visit. Proof would be 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.
DATE TO REMEMBER: On Saturday, July 29, from 11 AM to 1 PM, the Colchester Food Shelf will be having an Open House. Please stop by to see how we operate and/or to have a tour. The Lions Club will have their grill going for burgers and hot dogs. As a thank you for the support of the Lions Club, please consider bringing a food item from our shopping list on our website or making a financial donation.
COLCHESTER GARDENERS: We are looking forward to homegrown vegetables from our local gardeners. Two volunteers are at the Food Shelf at 11 AM on Wednesdays getting ready for the day. We are happy to accept any extra vegetables from your gardens. We have already received fresh rhubarb several times.
DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donate so generously. Please only leave donations on Wednesdays/Saturdays (when we are open). The high-priority items are those that are on the shopping list used by our clients. You can find a list of high-priority items by visiting the Donate page on our website (or click here to view the list). If you do not need a receipt, there is a plastic container under the canopy where food donations can be left. Financial donations should be mailed to the PO Box address below:
Colchester Food Shelf
PO Box 625
Colchester, Vermont 05446
Please stay safe and well!
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, July 5: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, JULY 5: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS: Please bring reusable bags if you have some on hand.
PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: Please don’t forget to bring Proof of Residency if you are a new client or if you were asked to bring it at your last visit. Proof would be 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.
COLCHESTER GARDENERS: We are looking forward to homegrown vegetables from our local gardeners. Two volunteers are at the Food Shelf at 11 AM on Wednesdays getting ready for the day. We are happy to accept any extra vegetables from your gardens. We have already received fresh rhubarb several times.
MONTHLY STATS:
Client Visits (first 6 months): 2022 – 565 2023 – 818 45% increase
Total People Served (first 6 months): 2022 – 1552 2023 – 2101 35% increase
Food and Supplies (first 6 months): 2022 – $24,800 2023 – $46,300 87% increase
Income (donations) – 2022 – $43,900 2023 – $49,600 13% increase
DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donate so generously. Please only leave donations on Wednesdays/Saturdays (when we are open). The high-priority items are those that are on the shopping list used by our clients. You can find a list of high-priority items by visiting the Donate page on our website (or click here to view the list). If you do not need a receipt, look for the plastic container under the canopy. Financial donations should be mailed to the PO Box address below:
Colchester Food Shelf
PO Box 625
Colchester, Vermont 05446
Please stay safe and well!
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.