“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, June 28: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 28: 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.
MONTHLY STATS: Starting at the end of June look for monthly stats (number receiving food assistance and donations).
COLCHESTER GARDENERS: We are looking forward to homegrown vegetables from our local gardeners. Remember, 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). 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, June 21: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 21: 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.
MONTHLY STATS: Starting at the end of June look for monthly stats (number receiving food assistance and donations).
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). 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, June 14: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 14: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
THANK YOU: To all our shoppers, thank you for your patience last Wednesday. We took care of twenty-three shoppers in the first two hours and could not have done that without your patience.
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.
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). 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, June 7: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 7: 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 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.
REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS: Please bring reusable bags if you have some on hand.
DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donate so generously. 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). 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.
Wed., May 31: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, MAY 31: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
The Board of Directors and Volunteers at the Colchester Food Shelf hope that you had a nice holiday weekend. Our thoughts go out to those who have lost a loved one in military service to our country and our gratitude to all those who have and do serve our country.
Remember this Wednesday is still May, the fifth Wednesday of May. We are open on Wednesday and also the first Saturday of the month, this Saturday, June 3.
Don’t forget to bring Proof of Residency if new or asked to bring it at your last visit.
DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donate so generously. 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 mailing a financial donation, please mail them to the PO Box address: Colchester Food Shelf, PO Box 625, Colchester, Vermont 05446.
COLCHESTER GARDENERS: To our great local gardeners, as you prepare your gardens and plan what you are going to grow, please consider planting a little extra for the Food Shelf. Over the last few summers you have produced hundreds of pounds that you have shared with us and we hope you will do the same this summer.
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.