“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 15: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 15: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
MASK WEARING: Please continue to wear a mask when talking with Food Shelf volunteers.
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.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: We have tables outside the Food Shelf, one with miscellaneous items and the other with recently outdated items. Please help yourself to those items that you will use.
GARDENERS: In past summers, many of you have planted an extra row in your garden for the Food Shelf. It has been much appreciated and we hope you will do so again. Think about adding a little extra to your garden if you have not done so in the past. Fresh vegetables are often the highlight of the monthly visit to the Food Shelf. Thank you in advance.
DONORS: As a reminder, there are volunteers at the Food Shelf at 11:00 AM on Wednesdays, preparing for the day, if you would like to drop off donations between 11:00 AM – 12 Noon. 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, etc.); 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 Please check the dates to avoid bringing outdated items.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.
Wednesday, June 8: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 8: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
MASK WEARING: Please continue to wear a mask when talking with Food Shelf volunteers.
PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: If you have not been to the Food Shelf before please bring Proof of Residence on your first visit. It needs to be a piece of mail with your current name and address or a bill, lease, or insurance form. A license or car registration can NOT be used as Proof of Residence. If you have not come to the Food Shelf this year please bring Proof of Residence for 2022. Reminder: You must be a resident of Colchester.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: We have tables outside the Food Shelf, one with miscellaneous items and the other with recently outdated items. Please help yourself to those items that you will use.
DONORS: As a reminder, there are volunteers at the Food Shelf at 11:00 AM on Wednesdays, preparing for the day, if you would like to drop off donations between 11:00 AM – 12 Noon. 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, etc.); pasta sauce (without meat). Please check the dates to avoid bringing outdated items. Thank you for your help!
GARDENERS: In past summers, many of you have planted an extra row in your garden for the Food Shelf. It has been much appreciated and we hope you will do so again. Think about adding a little extra to your garden if you have not done so in the past. Fresh vegetables are often the highlight of the monthly visit to the Food Shelf. Thank you in advance.
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.
Saturday, June 4: Grocery Pick-up
SATURDAY, JUNE 4: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM
MASK WEARING: Please continue to wear a mask when talking with Food Shelf volunteers.
PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: If you have not been to the Food Shelf before please bring Proof of Residence on your first visit. It needs to be a piece of mail with your current name and address or a bill, lease, or insurance form. A license or car registration can NOT be used as Proof of Residence. If you have not come to the Food Shelf this year please bring Proof of Residence for 2022. Reminder: You must be a resident of Colchester.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: We have tables outside the Food Shelf, one with miscellaneous items and the other with recently outdated items. Please help yourself to those items that you will use.
DONORS: As a reminder, there are volunteers at the Food Shelf at 8:30 AM on Saturday, preparing for the day, if you would like to drop off donations between 8:30-11:30 AM. 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, etc.); pasta sauce (without meat). Please check the dates to avoid bringing outdated items. Thank you for your help!
GARDENERS: Many of you have planted an extra row in your garden for the Food Shelf. It has been much appreciated and we hope you will do so again. Think about adding a little extra to your garden if you have not done so in the past. Fresh vegetables are often the highlight of the monthly visit to the Food Shelf. Thank you in advance.
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, June 1: Grocery Pick-up
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 1: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
MASK WEARING: Please continue to wear a mask when talking with Food Shelf volunteers.
LEAVE ENTRANCE AND EXIT SPACE: If there is a line of cars for the Food Shelf extending into the school entrance, please leave enough room for a car to enter or exit.
PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: If you have not been to the Food Shelf before please bring Proof of Residence on your first visit. It needs to be a piece of mail with your current name and address or a bill, lease, or insurance form. A license or car registration can NOT be used as Proof of Residence. If you have not come to the Food Shelf this year please bring Proof of Residence for 2022. Reminder: You must be a resident of Colchester.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: We have tables outside the Food Shelf, one with miscellaneous items and the other with recently outdated items. Please help yourself to those items that you will use.
DONORS: As a reminder, there are volunteers at the Food Shelf at 11:00 AM on Wednesdays, preparing for the day, if you would like to drop off donations between 11:00 AM – 12 Noon. 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, etc.); pasta sauce (without meat). Please check the dates to avoid bringing outdated items. Thank you for your help!
GARDENERS: Many of you have planted an extra row in your garden for the Food Shelf. It has been much appreciated and we hope you will do so again. Think about adding a little extra to your garden if you have not done so in the past. Fresh vegetables are often the highlight of the monthly visit to the Food Shelf. Thank you in advance.
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, May 25: Grocery Pick-up / Fill The Truck Info
WEDNESDAY, MAY 25: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
MASK WEARING: Please continue to wear a mask when talking with Food Shelf volunteers.
LEAVE ENTRANCE AND EXIT SPACE: If there is a line of cars for the Food Shelf extending into the school entrance, please leave enough room for a car to enter or exit.
PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: If you have not been to the Food Shelf before please bring Proof of Residence on your first visit. It needs to be a piece of mail with your current name and address or a bill, lease, or insurance form. A license or car registration can NOT be used as Proof of Residence. If you have not come to the Food Shelf this year please bring Proof of Residence for 2022. Reminder: You must be a resident of Colchester.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS: We have tables outside the Food Shelf, one with miscellaneous items and the other with recently outdated items. Please help yourself to those items that you will use.
DONORS: As a reminder, there are volunteers at the Food Shelf at 11:00 AM on Wednesdays, preparing for the day, if you would like to drop off donations between 11:00 AM – 12 Noon. 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, etc.); pasta sauce (without meat). Please check the dates to avoid bringing outdated items. Thank you for your help!
ROTARY FILL THE TRUCK: Here is a link you can use to learn more about the Fill The Truck for three local food shelves: https://bit.ly/FillTheTruck2022. There is a Fill The Truck Food Drive, by the Colchester/Milton Rotary, scheduled for the Price Chopper on Prim Road, Saturday, May 28 from 10 AM to 2 PM.
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.