“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 Grocery Hours and Thanksgiving Donations
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
The Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, November 20, from 12 Noon to 6 PM.
PROOF OF RESIDENCE: Please don’t forget to bring Proof of Residency if you have not brought updated paperwork since October 1. Proof of Residence can in the form of 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. Anyone who requests Thanksgiving dinner fixings and a turkey must be up to date on their Proof of Residency.
THANKSGIVING DONATIONS: With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the Colchester Community Food Shelf is beginning its annual collection of food and monetary donations to help those in need. As of this week, we have a total of 55 turkeys. This year, we anticipate providing Thanksgiving meals to around 200 families in our community, and we need your support to make it possible!
If you’re able to contribute, we would greatly appreciate donations of the following food items:
- Canned Corn
- Canned Green Beans
- Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Chicken Soup
- French Fried Onions
- Stuffing Mix
- Gravy (jarred, canned, or instant)
- Cranberry Sauce
- Turkeys
Volunteers will be at the Food Shelf to accept Thanksgiving donations at the following times:
- Wednesday, November 20 from 11 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday, November 23 from 11 AM – 4 PM
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 Grocery Hours and Thanksgiving Donations
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
The Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, November 13, from 12 Noon to 6 PM.
PROOF OF RESIDENCE: Please don’t forget to bring Proof of Residency if you have not brought updated paperwork since October 1. Proof of Residence can in the form of 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. Anyone who requests Thanksgiving dinner fixings and a turkey must be up to date on their Proof of Residency.
THANKSGIVING DONATIONS: With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the Colchester Community Food Shelf is beginning its annual collection of food and monetary donations to help those in need. This year, we anticipate providing Thanksgiving meals to around 200 families in our community, and we need your support to make it possible!
If you’re able to contribute, we would greatly appreciate donations of the following food items:
- Canned Corn
- Canned Green Beans
- Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Chicken Soup
- French Fried Onions
- Stuffing Mix
- Gravy (jarred, canned, or instant)
- Cranberry Sauce
- Turkeys
Donation Drop-Off Times:
- Wednesdays: 11 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday Drop-Offs:
- November 16th, 11 AM – 4 PM
- November 23rd, 11 AM – 4 PM
FOOD DRIVE: 2024 Fill the Boat Food Drive at Saba Marine in Colchester from September 23 to November 18. Help fill up a boat with non-perishable items for the Colchester Community Food Shelf. You can find Saba Marine at 390 Prim Road in Colchester, Vermont.
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 Grocery Hours and Thanksgiving Donations
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 2 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM
The Food Shelf will be open on Saturday, November 2, from 9 AM to 11 AM.
With Thanksgiving fast approaching, the Colchester Community Food Shelf is beginning its annual collection of food and monetary donations to help those in need. This year, we anticipate providing Thanksgiving meals to around 200 families in our community, and we need your support to make it possible!
If you’re able to contribute, we would greatly appreciate donations of the following food items:
- Canned Corn
- Canned Green Beans
- Instant Mashed Potatoes
- Cream of Mushroom or Cream of Chicken Soup
- French Fried Onions
- Stuffing Mix
- Gravy (jarred, canned, or instant)
- Cranberry Sauce
- Turkeys
Donation Drop-Off Times:
- Wednesdays: 11 AM – 6 PM
- Saturday Drop-Offs:
- November 2nd, 9 AM – 11 AM
- November 16th, 11 AM – 4 PM
- November 23rd, 11 AM – 4 PM
FOOD DRIVE: 2024 Fill the Boat Food Drive at Saba Marine in Colchester from September 23 to November 18. Help fill up a boat with non-perishable items for the Colchester Community Food Shelf. You can find Saba Marine at 390 Prim Road in Colchester, Vermont.
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 30 – Grocery Hours
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 30 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
The Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, October 30, from 12 Noon to 6 PM.
FOOD DRIVE: 2024 Fill the Boat Food Drive at Saba Marine in Colchester from September 23 to November 18. Help fill up a boat with non-perishable items for the Colchester Community Food Shelf. You can find Saba Marine at 390 Prim Road in Colchester, Vermont.
We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible Colchester gardeners who donated an astounding 734.5 pounds of fresh, nutritious produce to the Colchester Community Food Shelf this summer! In addition to the contributions from community growers, we were also blessed to receive 94 pounds from the United Church of Colchester, 210 pounds from the Fanny Allen Campus, and 222.5 pounds from the Colchester Lions Club.
Our clients were absolutely thrilled to have such a wonderful variety of fresh vegetables to choose from each week. Your hard work in growing this produce, and your generosity in sharing it, has made a tremendous impact on the lives of so many. Thank you for your dedication and kindness!
REUSABLE BAGS: If you have reusable bags, please bring them with you to the food shelf. Volunteers will use them for your groceries.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY: 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.
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, October 23 – Grocery Hours
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 23 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
The Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, October 23, from 12 Noon to 6 PM.
We want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to the incredible Colchester gardeners who donated an astounding 734.5 pounds of fresh, nutritious produce to the Colchester Community Food Shelf this summer! In addition to the contributions from community growers, we were also blessed to receive 94 pounds from the United Church of Colchester, 210 pounds from the Fanny Allen Campus, and 222.5 pounds from the Colchester Lions Club.
Our clients were absolutely thrilled to have such a wonderful variety of fresh vegetables to choose from each week. Your hard work in growing this produce, and your generosity in sharing it, has made a tremendous impact on the lives of so many. Thank you for your dedication and kindness!
FOOD DRIVE: 2024 Fill the Boat Food Drive at Saba Marine in Colchester from September 23 to November 18. Help fill up a boat with non-perishable items for the Colchester Community Food Shelf. You can find Saba Marine at 390 Prim Road in Colchester, Vermont.
REUSABLE BAGS: If you have reusable bags, please bring them with you to the food shelf. Volunteers will use them for your groceries.
PROOF OF RESIDENCY: 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.
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.