“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

Wed., Dec. 6 – Grocery Hours

Yellow sign that reads, "School bust stop ahead"

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

The Food Shelf will be open for regular hours on Wednesday, December 6 from 12 Noon to 6 PM. There is early dismissal at Union Memorial School on Wednesday so there will be school buses in and out between 12 PM and 1 PM. Please line up coming from Claussens for that first hour. Please be careful not to block the service road and entrance to Claussens between the Food Shelf and Claussens.

PROOF OF RESIDENCE: Please bring Proof of Residency if you are new, have been asked to provide it, or if you would like to provide it for 2024.

We hope everyone had a peaceful Thanksgiving!

DONATIONS: Thank you so much to all who brought dinner fixings and turkeys to the Food Shelf prior to Thanksgiving. We did meet our goal! We had several businesses and neighborhoods doing food drives. We appreciate all the generosity demonstrated these last few weeks. We also are very appreciative of the financial donations received and hope you find that you can continue to provide funds that we can put towards our purchases of items on our shopping list. Please note that the Food Shelf operates on an all-volunteer staff and financial donations to cover the cost of food and utilities.

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.

Wed., Nov. 29 / Sat., Dec. 2 – Grocery Hours

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

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 9 AM TO 11 AM

The Food Shelf will be open for regular hours on Wednesday, November 29 from 12 Noon to 6 PM, and Saturday, December 2 from 9 AM to 11 AM.

PROOF OF RESIDENCE: Please bring Proof of Residency if you are new, have been asked to provide it, or if you would like to provide it for 2024.

We hope everyone had a peaceful Thanksgiving!

DONATIONS: Thank you so much to all who brought dinner fixings and turkeys to the Food Shelf prior to Thanksgiving. We did meet our goal! We had several businesses and neighborhoods doing food drives. We appreciate all the generosity demonstrated these last few weeks. We also are very appreciative of the financial donations received and hope you find that you can continue to provide funds that we can put towards our purchases of items on our shopping list. Please note that the Food Shelf operates on an all-volunteer staff and financial donations to cover the cost of food and utilities.

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 Turkey/Fixing Pick-Up Times

Silly Thanksgiving turkey eating pie.

IMPORTANT: PICK-UP TIMES FOR TURKEY AND DINNER FIXINGS

IMPORTANT: Turkey and dinner fixings must be picked up during one of the following days/times. These are the only times for pick-up:

  • Monday, November 20 from 11 AM to 2 PM
  • Monday, November 20 from 4 PM to 7 PM
  • Tuesday, November 21 from 11 AM to 2 PM
  • Tuesday, November 21 from 4 PM to 7 PM

PLEASE NOTE: The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 22!

Thank you for your continued support. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!

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

Silly Thanksgiving turkey eating pie.

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 4 PM

DONATIONS: We currently have 82 turkeys and WILL NEED AT LEAST 150. THANK YOU to all who came by on Wednesday with turkeys and dinner fixings. We have the highest need we have ever had for Thanksgiving dinner items, especially turkeys (12-14 pounds is a good size).

THANKSGIVING DONATIONS can include any of the following: canned corn, canned green beans, cranberry sauce, cream soup (chicken or mushroom), gravy, French fried onion rings, instant potatoes, and stuffing mix. Again, TURKEYS ARE STILL NEEDED. Donations of turkeys and/or dinner fixings can be made on Saturday, November 18 from 12 Noon to 4 PM.

PICKUP DATES/TIMES: Turkeys and dinner fixings MUST be picked up on Monday, November 20 or Tuesday, November 21.
Pickup Hours: 11 AM to 2 PM or 4 PM to 7 PM on both days. THESE ARE THE ONLY TIMES FOR PICKUP.

PLEASE NOTE: The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 22!

Thank you for your continued support. Happy Thanksgiving to you and your families!

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.

Wed., Nov. 15 Grocery Hours / Thanksgiving Reminders

Cartoon turkey with corn and a pumpkin

WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM

PROOF OF RESIDENCE: Please bring Proof of Residency if you are coming for the first time or if you have been asked to bring it. ***Anyone who requested Thanksgiving dinner fixings and a turkey must be up to date on their Proof of Residency.***

PICKUP DATES/TIMES: Turkeys and dinner fixings MUST be picked up on Monday, November 20 or Tuesday, November 21. Hours: 11 AM to 2 PM OR 4 PM to 7 PM both days. REMINDER: The Monday and Tuesday times are only for pickup.

THANKSGIVING TURKEY DONATION UPDATE: We currently have only 29 turkeys and will need at least 140. Interesting in donating a turkey? Turkeys in the 12-15 pound range work well for families.

THANKSGIVING FIXINGS DONATIONS: Thanksgiving donations can include any of the following: canned corn, canned green beans, cranberry sauce, cream soup (chicken or mushroom), gravy, French fried onion rings, instant potatoes, and/or stuffing mix. Again, turkeys will be needed.

Donations can be made on Wednesday, November 15 during our regular hours. We will also be open on Saturday, November 18 from 12 Noon to 4 PM for turkey and dinner fixing donations.

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.

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