“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 15: Grocery Pick-up
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
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
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.
News From the Colchester Food Shelf
Hope you all are shoveled out from the snowstorm. It looks pretty, but I wouldn’t mind if it only snowed on the cross-country paths and the ski slopes for the rest of winter.
I want to talk to you about two things: one is very positive, and the other is a concern.
First, thank you so much for all the grocery donations that you bring to the Food Shelf. In 2022 you donated 28, 237 pounds of groceries and produce. Nothing went to waste. Items donated that are on our client shopping list went on our shelves to put into clients’ bags. (If you go to our website you will find a list of the grocery items that are on our shopping list for clients). Those that were not on our shopping list went out on our miscellaneous table and clients were free to take those items. Produce that would not hold up was brought to a nearby food shelf.
We truly appreciate your financial donations; however, since the beginning of 2023, donations have slowed, and we ask that you consider your ability to help. It is not a surprise that your grocery bill has increased quite a bit over the last year. So has ours. We make every attempt to buy from the Vermont Foodbank and look for the best prices we can find locally. We are always looking for ways to reduce our expenses without reducing the type and quality of the groceries for our clients. Our financial status is okay, but over the last several months, our expenses have exceeded our income.
Total visits from September 2022 to February 2023 compared to September 2021 to February 2022 our visits each month have increased 39% and the number of new clients has increased 15%.
Thank you for taking the time to read through this Front Porch Forum message, and thank you for your continued support.
Marcia Devino
President, Colchester Community 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.
Saturday, March 4: Grocery Pick-up
SATURDAY, MARCH 4: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 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.
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.