“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
New Farmers to Families Dates (Nov/Dec) – Register Now!
The Farmers to Families food box program has announced some new dates and locations in the months of November and December. As of the time of this posting (November 24), there are still openings in Burlington on November 30. Please continue to check back on our site and/or directly on their site at https://humanresources.vermont.gov/food-help.
To keep wait times to a minimum, reservations will be required for the distributions. To register and see the dates and locations, please visit humanresources.vermont.gov/food-help or call 802-476-0316 for assistance.
Each reservation will receive 1 box with about 30 pounds of food, including fresh produce, dairy products, and meat.
Each separate registration is limited to food for one household. However, Farmers to Families encourages people to pick up for others who may lack transportation. If you want to pick up for another household, they can make a reservation or you can make a separate reservation for them. When you arrive at the site, give the greeter all the names used for the registrations you’re picking up and you will be able to get multiple sets of food.
The next distribution in our area will be on Monday, November 30.* Note: Registration will close at 12:00 p.m.
*These dates were listed on humanresources.vermont.gov/food-help as of 11/24/2020. Please check the dates on the website in case changes are made to the originally posted schedule.
November 23-24: Turkey/Fixings Pickup
The following reminder is for Colchester Food Shelf CLIENTS THAT SIGNED UP for a turkey and dinner fixing.
The Colchester Food Shelf will be open for distribution of turkeys and dinner fixings to clients that signed up:
- Monday, November 23 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. and 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
- Tuesday, November 24 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Please remember to wear a face mask at all times when talking with Colchester Food Shelf volunteers!
The Food Shelf will NOT be open on Wednesday, November 25. Regular Wednesday hours will resume on Wednesday, December 2 from 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m.
Where Can You Find Us?
The Food Shelf is located at 245 Main Street, Colchester, between Claussen’s Greenhouse and Union Memorial School.
Questions? Email info@colchesterfoodshelf.org
November 18: Grocery Pick-up and Thanksgiving Donations/Distributions
Colchester Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, November 18 from 12 Noon to 6 PM
If you are not feeling well, please do not come. Ask another family member or friend to pick up your groceries on your behalf. If you send a friend or family member in your place, please call us (802-879-2444) between 11:00 a.m. and 12 Noon to complete the perishables list and let us know who is coming for your groceries.
Reminder to Please Mask Up When Visiting the CCFS
Please remember to wear a face mask at all times when talking with Colchester Food Shelf volunteers!
Where to Drive/Park When Visiting the CCFS on Wednesdays
Please review the following important information regarding the flow of traffic at the CCFS on Wednesdays:
- Before heading to the Food Shelf, please ensure you have room in the trunk of your car or the back of your SUV.
- When you arrive at the Food Shelf, please pull in as if you were going to the side of the Food Shelf, but turn and stop parallel to the right-hand garage door.
- Please remain in your vehicle while at the Food Shelf. Volunteers will come to you.
- If you are new to the Food Shelf, please bring proof of residency (E.g., utility bill, insurance bill, mortgage/lease). Unfortunately, a driver’s license cannot be used for proof of residency.
- A reminder that clients can shop at the Food Shelf once a month. If you have additional food needs, please inform one of the volunteers and they can provide you with some additional resources or visit our Get Help page.
To Those Clients Who Have Signed up for Turkey and Fixings
We will be distributing turkeys and dinner fixings on Monday, November 23 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Also, Tuesday, November 24 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
IMPORTANT: The Colchester Food Shelf will be CLOSED on Wednesday, November 25.
Thanksgiving Donations
We would like to offer dinner fixings along with a turkey to Food Shelf clients. To do so, we are looking for: boxed instant potatoes, turkey gravy, green bean casserole ingredients (green beans, cream of mushroom or cream of chicken soup, and French’s Crispy Fried Onions), boxed stuffing mix, and cranberry sauce. Our freezers are ready to accept turkeys (14-16 lbs is a good size).
We are open Wednesday, November 18 from 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m. We will also have volunteers at the Food Shelf by 11:00 a.m. on November 18 if you would like to drop off donations before the Food Shelf opens for clients.
We will also be OPEN FOR DONATIONS ONLY on Saturday, November 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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.
Thank you again from the volunteers and clients.
Questions? Email info@colchesterfoodshelf.org
November 11: Grocery Pick-up and Thanksgiving Donations
Colchester Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, November 11 from 12 Noon to 6 PM
If you are not feeling well, please do not come. Ask another family member or friend to pick up your groceries on your behalf. If you send a friend or family member in your place, please call us (802-879-2444) between 11:00 a.m. and 12 Noon to complete the perishables list and let us know who is coming for your groceries.
Reminder to Please Mask Up When Visiting the CCFS
Please remember to wear a face mask at all times when talking with Colchester Food Shelf volunteers!
Where to Drive/Park When Visiting the CCFS on Wednesdays
Please review the following important information regarding the flow of traffic at the CCFS on Wednesdays:
- Before heading to the Food Shelf, please ensure you have room in the trunk of your car or the back of your SUV.
- When you arrive at the Food Shelf, please pull in as if you were going to the side of the Food Shelf, but turn and stop parallel to the right-hand garage door.
- Please remain in your vehicle while at the Food Shelf. Volunteers will come to you.
- If you are new to the Food Shelf, please bring proof of residency (E.g., utility bill, insurance bill, mortgage/lease). Unfortunately, a driver’s license cannot be used for proof of residency.
- A reminder that clients can shop at the Food Shelf once a month. If you have additional food needs, please inform one of the volunteers and they can provide you with some additional resources or visit our Get Help page.
Thanksgiving Donations
We would like to offer dinner fixings along with a turkey to Food Shelf clients. To do so, we are looking for: boxed scalloped potatoes, turkey gravy, green bean casserole ingredients (green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and French’s Crispy Fried Onions), boxed stuffing mix, and cranberry sauce.
We are open Wednesday, November 11 and 18 from 12 Noon to 6:00 p.m. We will also have volunteers at the Food Shelf by 11:00 a.m. on those days if you would like to come drop off donations before we open for clients.
We will also be OPEN FOR DONATIONS ONLY on two Saturdays, November 14 and November 21 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
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.
Thank you again from the volunteers and clients.
Questions? Email info@colchesterfoodshelf.org
Thanksgiving Donation Information
The Colchester Food Shelf is preparing for Thanksgiving and looking to you, our loyal, very supportive Colchester residents, who have continued to be wonderful, reliable assistants in the Food Shelf’s mission.
We would like to offer dinner fixings along with a turkey to Food Shelf clients. To do so, we are looking for: boxed scalloped potatoes, turkey gravy, green bean casserole ingredients (green beans, cream of mushroom soup, and French’s Crispy Fried Onions), boxed stuffing mix, and cranberry sauce.
We will be turning on our freezers to accept turkeys (14-16 lbs is a good size) for Saturday, November 14th. Distribution to clients will be Monday and Tuesday, November 23rd and 24th.
We are open Wednesday, November 11th and 18th, 12 Noon to 6 pm. We also will have volunteers at the Food Shelf by 11 am on those days if you want to drop off donations before we open for clients.
We will also be OPEN FOR DONATIONS ONLY on two Saturdays, November 14th from 10 am to 1 pm and November 21st from 10 am to 1 pm.
Thank you for your continued support and Happy Thanksgiving to you all!!! Stay safe and healthy!!!
Any questions contact Marcia Devino at marciadevino@colchesterfoodshelf.org or 863-5403.