WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 2: 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.

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).

Wednesday Drop-Off Information:

• Wednesdays, November 2, 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.

The Colchester Food Shelf has begun its preparations for Thanksgiving. As we have done each Thanksgiving, we would like to offer dinner fixings along with a turkey for current Food Shelf clients, so 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 and cranberry sauce. Our freezers will be available to accept turkeys as of Wednesday, November 9 (12-14 pound turkeys are a good size).

Thanksgiving Donation Drop-Off Times:

• Wednesdays, November 2, 9, and 16
  Since we are open for clients from 12 Noon to 6 PM, the better time to stop in with donations is 11 AM to 12 Noon. If you can only come after 12 Noon, please park at Claussen’s and walk over. If you need a cart or assistance, please walk over and let us know how we can help.
• Saturday, November 12 from 12 Noon to 4 PM
• Saturday, November 19 from 12 Noon to 4 PM

Thanksgiving Distribution to Clients:

• 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 be open again on Wednesday, November 30 from 12 Noon 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, OCTOBER 26: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION: For those who might come to the Food Shelf mid-afternoon, please be aware of school buses and watch for parents and children crossing from Claussen’s in front of the Food Shelf. Please avoid lining up in the usual turn-around.

MASK WEARING: ​Please continue to wear a mask when talking with Food Shelf volunteers. Volunteers continue to wear masks throughout their shifts.

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: There will be a separate posting/email next week with the dates/hours for the Thanksgiving donations (dinner fixings and turkeys). We will also include dates and times for client pickup of the dinner fixings and turkeys. We are handing out small reminder cards to clients now regarding dates they need to remember.

DONORS: If you are planning to bring a donation to the Food Shelf on Wednesdays, please try to come early. There are volunteers at the Food Shelf at 11:00 AM, preparing for Wednesday hours. Please do not leave donations if there is no volunteer there. Some grocery donations to consider might include apple juice; Progresso or Campbell’s Chunky soups with chicken or beef; cereals (Honey Nut Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes); pasta sauce (without meat). Please check the dates to avoid bringing outdated items. Thank you for your help!

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.

To Donors to the Colchester Community Food Shelf:

There are so many thank you messages for those of you who have donated to the Colchester Food Shelf:

Thank you so much to all those who donate grocery items. As we all know, the cost of groceries has increased significantly over the last few months, for you and for us. We appreciate grocery donations, and you are getting quite good at donating the items that are on our shelves/shopping list for our clients. Some items are listed weekly on our Front Porch Forum posting and we will be adding a complete list on our website soon.

Thank you to all the Colchester home gardeners, who by the way, have very ‘green thumbs’. You supplied our clients with wonderful, healthy fresh produce of lettuce, tomatoes, zucchini, eggplant, green beans, and more. Hope you have a safe and healthy winter, and we hope to see you next growing season.

Thank you to all who donate financially to the Food Shelf. No matter how much we receive in groceries and produce, we still need to make large purchases of groceries and produce (especially in the winter). We have also had a significant increase in the number of clients/family members that we are seeing each month. If we compare the totals through September 2021 and 2022, the results are:

Visits increased by 204 or 33%
People served increased by 998 or 31%
New clients increased by 68 or 111%

Thank you also to any and all the local businesses that have helped us. I am afraid if I try to list them I may leave someone out. Just know that anything you have done to help the Food Shelf and, in turn, Colchester residents, is very much appreciated by us all.

Thank you to our clients who have been quick learners when we have changed our procedures, and also, for being very patient as we complete their shopping lists.

Thank you to our volunteers who work in the Food Shelf, filling shopping lists, and restocking shelves. We are also appreciative of all the volunteers who pick up our grocery orders from various businesses.

Sincerely,

Marcia Devino, President, Colchester Community Food Shelf Board of Directors

Where Can You Find Us?
The Food Shelf is located at 245 Main Street, Colchester, between Claussen’s Greenhouse and Union Memorial School.

Mailing Address:
Colchester Food Shelf, PO Box 625, Colchester, Vermont 05446

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

SCHOOL IS IN SESSION: For those who might come to the Food Shelf mid-afternoon, please be aware of school buses and watch for parents and children crossing from Claussen’s in front of the Food Shelf. Please avoid lining up in the usual turn-around.

MASK WEARING: ​Please continue to wear a mask when talking with Food Shelf volunteers. Volunteers continue to wear masks throughout their shifts.

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 week of November.

GARDENERS AND THEIR FRESH VEGETABLES: Thank you so much for the fresh produce from our local gardeners during the growing season. The fresh produce was very much appreciated.

DONORS: If you are planning to bring a donation to the Food Shelf on Wednesdays, please try to come early. There are volunteers at the Food Shelf at 11:00 AM, preparing for Wednesday hours. Please do not leave donations if there is no volunteer there. Some grocery donations to consider might include apple juice; Progresso or Campbell’s Chunky soups with chicken or beef; cereals (Honey Nut Cheerios, Raisin Bran, Rice Krispies, Corn Flakes); pasta sauce (without meat). Please check the dates to avoid bringing outdated items. Thank you for your help!

THANKSGIVING DONATION INFORMATION will be noted here within the next couple of weeks along with the dates and times for the two Saturdays we are usually open for Thanksgiving donations. Thank you for your help!

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.