“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
Wed., Nov. 8 Grocery Hours / Thanksgiving Reminders
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: Please don’t forget to bring Proof of Residency if you are a new client or if requested. ***Anyone who requested Thanksgiving dinner fixings and a turkey must be up to date on their Proof of Residency.***
THANKSGIVING DONATIONS THE NEXT TWO SATURDAYS: Thanksgiving donations can include any of the following: canned corn, canned green beans, cranberry sauce, cream soup (chicken or mushroom), gravy, French fried onion rings, instant potatoes, and/or stuffing mix. Of course, turkeys will be needed. Donations can be made any Wednesday, but special days will be Saturday, November 11, and Saturday, November 18. On both of those Saturdays, we will be open from 12 Noon to 4 PM for turkey and dinner fixing donations.
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.
Wed, Nov 1 / Sat, Nov 4: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 1 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 4 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM
This week, the Colchester Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, November 1 and Saturday,
November 4.
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.
THANKSGIVING DONATIONS: Thanksgiving donations can include any of the following: canned corn, canned green beans, cranberry sauce, cream soup (chicken or mushroom), gravy, French fried onion rings, instant potatoes, and/or stuffing mix. Of course, turkeys will be needed. Donations can be made at any time, but there will be special donation days on Saturday, November 11 and Saturday, November 18. We will be open from 12 Noon to 4 PM on both of those Saturdays for donations of turkeys and dinner fixings.
WHY DO WE NEED YOUR HELP? Increase demand due to:
- The end of financial assistance to those who lost their jobs during the pandemic.
- The increase in homelessness.
- Inflation.
The Colchester Food Shelf has seen a major increase in the numbers we are serving. We served 680 families in the last 6 months of 2022 and 900 families in the last six months of 2023. This is a 55% increase. Our food costs have increased by over 80%. TO THOSE WHO CAN, WE NEED YOUR HELP!
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, October 25: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
EARLY DISMISSAL THIS WEEK: There will be early dismissal at Union Memorial School next door to the Colchester Food Shelf. Anyone arriving on or before 12 Noon should line up from Claussen’s Greenhouse and be careful not to block their driveway.
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.
REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS: If you have reusable bags, please bring them and we will use them for your groceries.
THANKSGIVING DONATIONS: Thanksgiving donations can include any of the following: canned corn, canned green beans, cranberry sauce, cream soup (chicken or mushroom), gravy, French fried onion rings, instant potatoes, and/or stuffing mix. Of course, turkeys will be needed. Donations can be made at any time, but there will be special donation days on Saturday, November 11 and Saturday, November 18. We will be open from 12 Noon to 4 PM on both of those Saturdays for turkey and dinner fixing donations.
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, October 18: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
NEXT WEEK (OCTOBER 25): There will be early dismissal at Union Memorial School next door to the Colchester Food Shelf next week on October 25. Anyone arriving on or before 12 Noon should line up from Claussen’s Greenhouse and be careful not to block their driveway. Another reminder will be included for next Wednesday.
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.
REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS: If you have reusable bags, please bring them and we will use them for your groceries.
THANKSGIVING DONATIONS: Thanksgiving donations can include any of the following: canned corn, canned green beans, cranberry sauce, cream soup (chicken or mushroom), gravy, French fried onion rings, instant potatoes, and/or stuffing mix. Of course, turkeys will be needed. Donations can be made at any time, but there will be special donation days on Saturday, November 11 and Saturday, November 18. We will be open from 12 Noon to 4 PM on both of those Saturdays for turkey and dinner fixing donations.
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, October 11: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 11 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
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.
REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS: If you have reusable bags, please bring them and we will use them for your groceries.
OUT-OF-DATE ITEMS: As some of you prepare to go south and are cleaning out your pantry, please be sure to check the dates. We cannot put outdated items on our shelves.
DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donate so generously. The total donations for the third quarter were 5114 pounds (this included canned goods and produce). If you do not need a receipt, there is a plastic container under the canopy where canned goods can be left. Please only leave donations during open hours on Wednesdays. 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).
Our list of possible donation items for Thanksgiving will be available soon!
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.