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― Chinese Proverb
November 17: Grocery Pick-up and Thanksgiving Info
The Food Shelf will be open this week on Wednesday, November 17 from 12 Noon to 6 PM. NOTE: The Food Shelf will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 24.
At this time, we ask that when visiting the Food Shelf, please wear a mask, even while waiting in your car. Volunteers are also wearing masks. We want to keep everyone safe, visitors and volunteers alike.
IMPORTANT THANKSGIVING SIGN-UP/PICK-UP INFORMATION
Interested in receiving a Thanksgiving turkey and fixings? Please make note of the following important dates if you are signing up:
- You must sign up prior to November 22.
- You must be a current client of the Colchester Food Shelf.
- Hours to pick up a Thanksgiving turkey and fixings are:
- Monday, November 22 from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM.
- Tuesday, November 23 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Please bring your Proof of Residency when you visit the Food Shelf for the first time, if you have not been to the Food Shelf in 2021, or if you have been instructed to bring documentation during your last visit. Documentation should be a bill, such as a utility bill, insurance bill, etc., or a mortgage/lease agreement. A driver’s license and/or car registration can NOT be used for Proof of Residency.
Thanksgiving Donations
We are reaching out to community members once again for turkeys and dinner fixing items, such as Turkeys (12-14 pounds preferred), scalloped potatoes, green bean casserole ingredients, gravy, cranberry sauce, and stuffing. We will be open FOR DONATION ONLY on Saturday, November 20, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Other grocery donations are also welcome. If Saturday is not convenient for you, we are open this Wednesday, November 17 from 12 Noon to 6 PM. For your convenience, park at Claussen’s Greenhouse in the space closest to the Food Shelf.
PLEASE STAY SAFE AND WELL!
THANK YOU again from the Volunteers and Clients
Where Can You Find Us?
The Food Shelf is located at 245 Main Street, Colchester, between Claussen’s Greenhouse and Union Memorial School. We can also be reached by phone at 802-879-2444. If you call outside our Wednesday hours, please leave a message.
Our mailing address for donations is Colchester Food Shelf, PO Box 625, Colchester, Vermont 05446.
Questions? Email info@colchesterfoodshelf.org
Open for Donations on Saturday, Nov. 13 and Nov. 20
The Colchester Food Shelf will be open for donations tomorrow, Saturday, November 13! We would like to offer dinner fixings along with a turkey to Food Shelf clients. We are looking for: 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. We have our freezers ready to accept turkeys (12-14 lbs is a good size).
We will be open FOR DONATION ONLY of turkeys and fixings on Saturday, November 13 and Saturday, November 20, from 10 AM to 1 PM both days.
Where Can You Find Us?
The Food Shelf is located at 245 Main Street, Colchester, between Claussen’s Greenhouse and Union Memorial School. We can also be reached by phone at 802-879-2444. If you call outside our Wednesday hours, please leave a message.
Distribution to clients will be Monday, November 22, and Tuesday, November 23.
Thank you for your continued support and Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!
Any questions contact Marcia Devino at marciadevino@colchesterfoodshelf.org or 802-863-5403.
November 10: Grocery Pick-up and Thanksgiving Info
The Food Shelf will be open this week on Wednesday, November 10 from 12 Noon to 6 PM.
Interested in receiving a Thanksgiving turkey and fixings? Please make note of the following important dates: if you are signing up:
- You must sign up prior to November 22 and you must be a current client of the Colchester Food Shelf.
- Hours to pick up a Thanksgiving turkey and fixings are:
- Monday, November 22 from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM.
- Tuesday, November 23 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
At this time, we ask that when visiting the Food Shelf, please wear a mask, even while waiting in your car. Volunteers are also wearing masks. We want to keep everyone safe, visitors and volunteers alike.
Please bring your Proof of Residency when you visit the Food Shelf for the first time, if you have not been to the Food Shelf in 2021, or if you have been instructed to bring documentation during your last visit. Documentation should be a bill, such as a utility bill, insurance bill, etc., or a mortgage/lease agreement. A driver’s license and/or car registration can NOT be used for Proof of Residency.
Thanksgiving Donations
We are reaching out to community members once again for turkeys and dinner fixing items. We will be open FOR DONATION ONLY on Saturday, November 13, and Saturday, November 20, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Please do not feel the need to purchase a turkey until they are on sale at the grocery stores.
Please do not leave donated items at the Food Shelf unless we are open. Volunteers are at the Food Shelf beginning at 11 AM on Wednesdays preparing for the day. If you want to stop by between 11 AM and Noon, come to the side door if the large garage door is not open. Donations can be dropped off on Wednesdays anytime between 11 AM and when the Food Shelf closes at 6 PM.
PLEASE STAY SAFE AND WELL!
THANK YOU again from the Volunteers and Clients
Where Can You Find Us?
The Food Shelf is located at 245 Main Street, Colchester, between Claussen’s Greenhouse and Union Memorial School. We can also be reached by phone at 802-879-2444. If you call outside our Wednesday hours, please leave a message.
Our mailing address for donations is Colchester Food Shelf, PO Box 625, Colchester, Vermont 05446.
Questions? Email info@colchesterfoodshelf.org
Thanksgiving Preparations at the Food Shelf
The Colchester Food Shelf is preparing for Thanksgiving and looking to you, our loyal, very supportive Colchester residents, who continue to be wonderful assistants in the Food Shelf’s mission. We would like to offer dinner fixings along with a turkey to Food Shelf clients. We are looking for: 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. We will be turning our freezers on to accept turkeys (12-14 lbs is a good size).
The Food Shelf will be open FOR DONATION ONLY of turkeys and fixings on Saturday, November 13, and Saturday, November 20, from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Distribution to clients will be Monday, November 22, and Tuesday, November 23.
The Food Shelf will be open Wednesday, November 10 and Wednesday, November 17, 12 Noon to 6 PM. We will have volunteers at the Food Shelf by 11 AM to accept donations on those days as well.
Thank you for your continued support and Happy Thanksgiving to you all!
PLEASE STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!
Any questions contact Marcia Devino at marciadevino@colchesterfoodshelf.org or 802-863-5403.
Where Can You Find Us?
The Food Shelf is located at 245 Main Street, Colchester, between Claussen’s Greenhouse and Union Memorial School. We can also be reached by phone at 802-879-2444. If you call outside our Wednesday hours, please leave a message.
Our mailing address for donations is Colchester Food Shelf, PO Box 625, Colchester, Vermont 05446.
November 6: Grocery Pick-up and Thanksgiving Info
The Food Shelf will be open this Saturday, November 6, from 9 AM to 11 AM (the first Saturday of the month).
At this time, we ask that when visiting the Food Shelf, please wear a mask, even while waiting in your car. Volunteers are also wearing masks. We want to keep everyone safe, visitors and volunteers alike.
Interested in receiving a Thanksgiving turkey and fixings? Please make note of the following important dates: if you are signing up:
- You must sign up prior to November 22 and you must be a current client of the Colchester Food Shelf.
- Hours to pick up a Thanksgiving turkey and fixings are:
- Monday, November 22 from 11 AM to 2 PM and 4 PM to 6 PM.
- Tuesday, November 23 from 10 AM to 1 PM.
Please bring your Proof of Residency when you visit the Food Shelf for the first time, if you have not been to the Food Shelf in 2021, or if you have been instructed to bring documentation during your last visit. Documentation should be a bill, such as a utility bill, insurance bill, etc., or a mortgage/lease agreement. A driver’s license and/or car registration can NOT be used for Proof of Residency.
Thanksgiving Donations
We are reaching out to community members once again for turkeys and dinner fixing items. We will be OPEN FOR DONATION ONLY on Saturday, November 13, and Saturday, November 20, from 10 AM to 1 PM. Please do not feel the need to purchase a turkey until they are on sale at the grocery stores.
PLEASE STAY SAFE AND WELL!
THANK YOU again from the Volunteers and Clients
Where Can You Find Us?
The Food Shelf is located at 245 Main Street, Colchester, between Claussen’s Greenhouse and Union Memorial School. We can also be reached by phone at 802-879-2444. If you call outside our Wednesday hours, please leave a message.
Our mailing address for donations is Colchester Food Shelf, PO Box 625, Colchester, Vermont 05446.
Questions? Email info@colchesterfoodshelf.org