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Saturday, April 2: Grocery Pick-up

A green Volkswagen Beetle with the word "Saturday" on the side.

SATURDAY, APRIL 2: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM

Reminder, the Food Shelf will be open this Saturday, April 2, from 9 AM to 11 AM for monthly grocery pick-up and/or to drop off donations.

If you are in need of help with groceries and this is your first visit to the Food Shelf, please remember to bring Proof of Residence (mail with your name and current address). Documentation should be a bill, such as a utility bill, insurance bill, etc., or a mortgage/lease agreement. Unfortunately, a driver’s license and/or car registration can NOT be used for Proof of Residence. If you are a registered client at the Food Shelf but have not come for several months, please bring Proof of Residence for 2022.

Thank you for continuing to WEAR A MASK when talking with Food Shelf volunteers.

There will be two tables outside the Food Shelf with miscellaneous items during our open hours. Please take only what you will use.

Donors, as a reminder, we are open this Saturday from 9 AM to 11 AM and our volunteers will be at the Food Shelf beginning at 8:30 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, etc.); pasta sauce (without meat). Thank you for your continued support.

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.

Correction for Open Hours: Wednesday, March 30

Apologies for the additional post/email. We had the wrong time for our Wednesday hours in the post sent this week. The Food Shelf will be open this week on Wednesday, March 30, from 12 Noon to 6 PM, and Saturday, April 2, from 9 AM to 11 AM (the first Saturday of the month).

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON to 6 PM
AND
SATURDAY, APRIL 2: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM

This week we are OPEN on WEDNESDAY from 12 Noon – 6 PM and SATURDAY from 9 – 11 AM.

If you are in need of help with groceries and this is your first visit to the Food Shelf, please remember to bring Proof of Residence (mail with your name and current address). Documentation should be a bill, such as a utility bill, insurance bill, etc., or a mortgage/lease agreement. Unfortunately, a driver’s license and/or car registration can NOT be used for Proof of Residence. If you are a registered client at the Food Shelf but have not come for several months, please bring Proof of Residence for 2022.

Thank you for continuing to WEAR A MASK when talking with Food Shelf volunteers.

There are two tables outside the Food Shelf with miscellaneous items. Please take only what you will use.

Donors, as a reminder, there are volunteers at the Food Shelf beginning at 11 AM on Wednesdays preparing for the day if you would like to drop off donations early. 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). Thank you! We are also open this Saturday from 9–11 AM and our volunteers are at the Food Shelf beginning at 8:30 AM.

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 and Saturday: Grocery Pick-up

Person with a megaphone

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 30: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON to 6 PM
AND
SATURDAY, APRIL 2: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM

This week we are OPEN on WEDNESDAY from 12 Noon – 6 PM and SATURDAY from 9 – 11 AM.

If you are in need of help with groceries and this is your first visit to the Food Shelf, please remember to bring Proof of Residence (mail with your name and current address). Documentation should be a bill, such as a utility bill, insurance bill, etc., or a mortgage/lease agreement. Unfortunately, a driver’s license and/or car registration can NOT be used for Proof of Residence. If you are a registered client at the Food Shelf but have not come for several months, please bring Proof of Residence for 2022.

Thank you for continuing to WEAR A MASK when talking with Food Shelf volunteers.

There are two tables outside the Food Shelf with miscellaneous items. Please take only what you will use.

Donors, as a reminder, there are volunteers at the Food Shelf beginning at 11 AM on Wednesdays preparing for the day if you would like to drop off donations early. 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). Thank you! We are also open this Saturday from 9–11 AM and our volunteers are at the Food Shelf beginning at 8:30 AM.

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.

March 23: Grocery Pick-up

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

If you are in need of help with groceries and this is your first visit to the Food Shelf, please remember to bring Proof of Residence (mail with your name and current address). Documentation should be a bill, such as a utility bill, insurance bill, etc., or a mortgage/lease agreement. Unfortunately, a driver’s license and/or car registration can NOT be used for Proof of Residence. If you are a registered client at the Food Shelf but have not come for several months, please bring Proof of Residence for 2022.

Thank you for continuing to WEAR A MASK when talking with Food Shelf volunteers.

There are two tables outside the Food Shelf with miscellaneous items. Please take only what you will use.

Donors, as a reminder, there are volunteers at the Food Shelf beginning at 11 AM on Wednesdays preparing for the day if you would like to drop off donations early. 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). Thank you!

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.

March 16: Grocery Pick-up

Food on the shelfs at the food shelf.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 16: FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

We are continuing to check everyone’s proof of residency for 2022. Documentation should be a bill, such as a utility bill, insurance bill, etc., or a mortgage/lease agreement. A Vermont Hunting/Fishing license or auto insurance paperwork can be used as well if they contain your current home address. Unfortunately, a driver’s license and/or car registration can NOT be used for proof of residency.

Please continue to WEAR A MASK. We want to keep everyone safe, visitors and volunteers alike.

Weather permitting, there are two tables outside the Food Shelf with miscellaneous items. Please take only what you will use.

Donors, thank you for your generosity, financially, and with donated groceries! As a reminder, if you are looking to drop off donations on Wednesdays, volunteers are available to receive donations from 11 AM to 6 PM on Wednesdays and/or during open hours on the first Saturday of each month. Some grocery donations to consider: apple juice; Progresso or Campbell’s Chunky soups with chicken or beef; cereals (Honey Nut Cheerios, Raisin Bran, etc.); pasta sauce (without meat). Thank you!

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.

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