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― Chinese Proverb
Thanksgiving Preparations at the CCFS
The Colchester Food Shelf will be open for donations on:
- Saturday, November 19 from 12 Noon to 4 PM
We would like to offer dinner fixings along with a turkey for current Food Shelf clients. We are looking for:
- Bags of potatoes/boxed scalloped potatoes
- Turkey gravy
- Green bean casserole ingredients (green beans, cream of mushroom soup and French fried onion rings)
- Boxed stuffing mix
- Cranberry sauce
- Turkeys weighing 12-16 pounds are a good size
Thank you for your continued support and Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Stay Safe and Healthy.
Help us spread the word to those that may not see the Front Porch Forum, Facebook, or website posts!
PLEASE STAY SAFE AND WELL!
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, November 16: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
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 has arrived.
THANKSGIVING TURKEY AND DINNER FIXINGS OPTION: There is a question on the shopping list regarding your desire to have Thanksgiving dinner items. We will keep it on the shopping list for a Yes or No answer through the first couple weeks of November. You must be a registered client of the Food Shelf. If you are a new client, you must show proof of residency on or before November 21 or November 22.
THANKSGIVING DONATION AND CLIENT DISTRIBUTION DATES: The Food Shelf is preparing for Thanksgiving and the time is getting short. We would like to offer the following: bags of potatoes/boxed scalloped potatoes, turkey gravy, green bean casserole ingredients (canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and French fried onion rings), boxed stuffing mix, and cranberry sauce.
We are accepting donations on Wednesday, November 16, but we are also open from 12 Noon to 6 PM for regular monthly client shopping. If you are coming with a donation on Wednesday, please park at Claussen’s and walk over to the Food Shelf. If you need a cart or assistance, please let us know how we can help you.
Saturday Donation Date:
- Saturday, November 19 from 12 Noon to 4 PM
Client Distribution Dates:
- Monday, November 21 from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 7 PM
- Tuesday, November 22 from 11 AM to 2 PM
The Food Shelf will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 23. We will reopen again on Wednesday, November 30 from 12 Noon to 6 PM.
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.
Thanksgiving Preparations at the CCFS
The Colchester Food Shelf will be open for donations on:
- Saturday, November 12 from 12 Noon to 4 PM
- Saturday, November 19 from 12 Noon to 4 PM
We would like to offer dinner fixings along with a turkey for current Food Shelf clients. We are looking for:
- Bags of potatoes/boxed scalloped potatoes
- Turkey gravy
- Green bean casserole ingredients (green beans, cream of mushroom soup and French fried onion rings)
- Boxed stuffing mix
- Cranberry sauce
- Turkeys weighing 12-16 pounds are a good size
Donations can also be dropped off on Wednesday, November 16 from 11 AM to 6 PM.
Thank you for your continued support and Happy Thanksgiving to you all! Stay Safe and Healthy.
Help us spread the word to those that may not see the Front Porch Forum, Facebook, or website posts!
PLEASE STAY SAFE AND WELL!
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, November 9: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 9: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
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 has arrived.
THANKSGIVING TURKEY AND DINNER FIXINGS OPTION: There is a question on the shopping list regarding your desire to have Thanksgiving dinner items. We will keep it on the shopping list for a Yes or No answer through the first couple weeks of November. You must be a registered client of the Food Shelf. If you are a new client, you must show proof of residency on or before November 21 or November 22.
THANKSGIVING DONATION AND CLIENT PICKUP DATES: The Food Shelf has begun its preparation for Thanksgiving. We would like to offer the following: bags of potatoes/boxed scalloped potatoes, turkey gravy, green bean casserole ingredients (canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and French fried onion rings), boxed stuffing mix, and cranberry sauce. Our freezers will be available for turkeys as of Wednesday, November 9 (turkeys from 12-16 pounds are a good size).
Wednesday Drop-Off Information:
- Wednesdays, November 9 and 16, volunteers are preparing to open between 11 AM and 12 Noon and will be happy to accept donated items from you. If you cannot come during that time, you are welcome between our open hours of 12 Noon and 6 PM. Please park at Claussen’s and walk over to the Food Shelf. If you need a cart or assistance, please let us know how we can help you.
Saturday Donation Dates:
- Saturday, November 12 from 12 Noon to 4 PM
- Saturday, November 19 from 12 Noon to 4 PM
Client Distribution Dates:
- Monday, November 21 from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 7 PM
- Tuesday, November 22 from 11 AM to 2 PM
The Food Shelf will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 23. We will reopen again on Wednesday, November 30 from 12 Noon to 6 PM.
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.
Saturday, November 5: Grocery Pick-up
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 5: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM
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 has arrived.
PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: If you have not been to the Food Shelf before or if you have not been in 2022, please bring Proof of Residency of Colchester. Proof needs to be a current bill, lease, etc., with your name and address. A license or car registration can NOT be used as Proof of Residence.
THANKSGIVING TURKEY AND DINNER FIXINGS OPTION: There is a question on the shopping list regarding your desire to have Thanksgiving dinner items. We will keep it on the shopping list for a Yes or No answer through the first couple weeks of November.
THANKSGIVING DONATION AND CLIENT PICKUP DATES: The Food Shelf has begun its preparation for Thanksgiving. We would like to offer the following: bags of potatoes/boxed scalloped potatoes, turkey gravy, green bean casserole ingredients (canned green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and French fried onion rings), boxed stuffing mix, and cranberry sauce. Our freezers will be available for turkeys as of Wednesday, November 9 (turkeys from 12-16 pounds are a good size).
Saturday Donation Dates:
- Saturday, November 12 from 12 Noon to 4 PM
- Saturday, November 19 from 12 Noon to 4 PM
Client Distribution Dates:
- Monday, November 21 from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 7 PM
- Tuesday, November 22 from 11 AM to 2 PM
The Food Shelf will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 23. We will reopen again on Wednesday, November 30 from 12 Noon to 6 PM.
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.