“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, March 29: Grocery Pick-up

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 29: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
SATURDAY, APRIL 1: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM

HOURS: We are open Wednesday, March 29 from 12 Noon to 6 PM. Please remember that Wednesday is still the month of March. Also, the Food Shelf will be open this Saturday, April 1 from 9 AM to 11 AM.

PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: We continue to check Proof of Residency for any new client or anyone who has not visited the Food Shelf this year. Please remember that this is the only piece of personal information we require in order for you to use the services of the Food Shelf. 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.

DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donate so generously. We appreciate the financial donations and grocery donations helping to stock our shelves.  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).

MASK WEARING: ​Please continue to wear a mask when talking with Food Shelf volunteers. Volunteers continue to wear masks throughout their shifts. COVID-19 is still out here, but just as important, the Flu virus is here.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE IF FOOD SHELF IS CLOSED: As in past years, if school is canceled due to weather during the winter on a Wednesday, the Food Shelf will also be closed.

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, March 22: Grocery Pick-up

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 22: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

HOURS: We are open Wednesday, March 22 from 12 Noon to 6 PM. Please remember that next Wednesday is also a March Wednesday, March 31.

PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: We continue to check Proof of Residency for any new client or anyone who has not visited the Food Shelf this year. Please remember that this is the only piece of personal information we require in order for you to use the services of the Food Shelf. 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.

DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donate so generously. We appreciate the financial donations and grocery donations helping to stock our shelves.  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).

MASK WEARING: ​Please continue to wear a mask when talking with Food Shelf volunteers. Volunteers continue to wear masks throughout their shifts. COVID-19 is still out here, but just as important, the Flu virus is here.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE IF FOOD SHELF IS CLOSED: As in past years, if school is canceled due to weather during the winter on a Wednesday, the Food Shelf will also be closed.

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, March 15: Grocery Pick-up

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 15: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

HOURS: We are open Wednesday, March 15 from 12 Noon to 6 PM. School is back in session. Please be careful when forming the line so that the school driveway is not blocked.

PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: We continue to check Proof of Residency for any new client or anyone who has not visited the Food Shelf this year. Please remember that this is the only piece of personal information we require in order for you to use the services of the Food Shelf. 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.

DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donate so generously. We appreciate the financial donations and grocery donations helping to stock our shelves.  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).

MASK WEARING: ​Please continue to wear a mask when talking with Food Shelf volunteers. Volunteers continue to wear masks throughout their shifts. COVID-19 is still out here, but just as important, the Flu virus is here.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE IF FOOD SHELF IS CLOSED: As in past years, if school is canceled due to weather during the winter on a Wednesday, the Food Shelf will also be closed.

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.

Volunteers Needed for the Food Shelf

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As we expected, there are times when we have plenty of volunteers and times when we need a few more. This is one of those ‘needy’ times.

We are looking for adult volunteers to work in the Food Shelf during hours when we are open for clients: Wednesdays are 11 AM to 2 PM, 12 Noon to 2 PM, 2 PM to 4 PM, and 4 PM to 6 PM, and first Saturday of each month from 8:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Our need seems to fall especially on the third shift from 4 PM to 6 PM and Saturdays. There may be some Wednesdays when we need to fill another shift but we are looking for volunteers that are available for that last shift in the afternoon.

If you are interested in helping, please email me at marciadevino@colchesterfoodshelf.org, and I would be happy to give you a little more information.

Thank you for taking the time to serve fellow citizens of Colchester.

Marcia Devino
President, Colchester Food Shelf Board of Directors

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 8: Grocery Pick-up

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WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

HOURS: We are open Wednesday, March 8 from 12 Noon to 6 PM. School will be back in session. Please be careful when forming the line so that the school driveway is not blocked.

PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: We continue to check Proof of Residency for any new client or anyone who has not visited the Food Shelf this year. Please remember that this is the only piece of personal information we require in order for you to use the services of the Food Shelf. 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.

DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donate so generously. We appreciate the financial donations and grocery donations helping to stock our shelves.  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).

MASK WEARING: ​Please continue to wear a mask when talking with Food Shelf volunteers. Volunteers continue to wear masks throughout their shifts. COVID-19 is still out here, but just as important, the Flu virus is here.

NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE IF FOOD SHELF IS CLOSED: As in past years, if school is canceled due to weather during the winter on a Wednesday, the Food Shelf will also be closed.

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.

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