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Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution – Burlington (Today)
Please help spread the word about the Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution is happening today (now), Tuesday, May 26, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Burlington. Anyone is welcome to come to pick up food!
The following information about the event was provided by the Vermont Foodbank:
Phone: 1-800-585-2265
Email: info@vtfoodbank.org
The Vermont National Guard will be at the North Ave exit of VT Route 127, on Tuesday, 5/26, from 10AM-2PM distributing non-perishable food boxes, along with produce, chicken, and dairy products provided by the Abbey Group while supplies last. Anyone is welcome to come pickup food.
Vehicles should take VT Route 127 from the Plattsburg Ave on ramp and proceed southbound to the North Ave exit where the Guard will be distributing food.
We will be distributing Farmers To Families meal kits containing meat, produce, and dairy products.
We will also be distributing non-perishable food from FEMA.
All food will be distributed while supplies last.
How does it work?
Food is available while supplies last. Just pull up in your car, open your trunk, and the appropriate amount of food will be loaded by members of the Guard.
Please be sure there is space available in your car for the boxes of food.
The National Guard requests that you please not bring your pet to the distribution to ensure their safety while loading meal boxes into vehicles.
Please wear a mask when picking up food.
Those who are ill, have been advised to quarantine, or lack transportation can send a friend or relative to pick up meals for them.
We are making every effort to streamline the distribution process. However, depending on turn out at each event, you may have to wait in your car. We suggest you bring water and snacks in the event there is a wait.
Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution – Burlington (May 26)
Please help spread the word about the Farmers to Families Food Box Distribution this Tuesday, May 26 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in Burlington. Anyone is welcome to come to pick up food!
The following information about the event was provided by the Vermont Foodbank:
Phone: 1-800-585-2265
Email: info@vtfoodbank.org
The Vermont National Guard will be at the North Ave exit of VT Route 127, on Tuesday, 5/26, from 10AM-2PM distributing non-perishable food boxes, along with produce, chicken, and dairy products provided by the Abbey Group while supplies last. Anyone is welcome to come pickup food.
Vehicles should take VT Route 127 from the Plattsburg Ave on ramp and proceed southbound to the North Ave exit where the Guard will be distributing food.
We will be distributing Farmers To Families meal kits containing meat, produce, and dairy products.
We will also be distributing non-perishable food from FEMA.
All food will be distributed while supplies last.
How does it work?
Food is available while supplies last. Just pull up in your car, open your trunk, and the appropriate amount of food will be loaded by members of the Guard.
Please be sure there is space available in your car for the boxes of food.
The National Guard requests that you please not bring your pet to the distribution to ensure their safety while loading meal boxes into vehicles.
Please wear a mask when picking up food.
Those who are ill, have been advised to quarantine, or lack transportation can send a friend or relative to pick up meals for them.
We are making every effort to streamline the distribution process. However, depending on turn out at each event, you may have to wait in your car. We suggest you bring water and snacks in the event there is a wait.
Reminders for Wednesday, May 20
We hope this finds you well. Below are some important Colchester Food Shelf reminders regarding grocery distribution on Wednesday, May 20. We will be posting information about the Farmers to Families distribution coming up on May 26. We will be posting details on our website, Facebook page, Twitter feed, and by email later this week.
Do you have a friend, family member, or neighbor in town that could use a little assistance? Please help us spread the word so we can reach as many community members as possible.
Food Shelf Clients (Old and New)
The Food Shelf will continue to be open ONLY on Wednesdays from 12 Noon to 6 PM. Important reminders:
- 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 remain in your car and form a single line to the side door.
- If you are new to the Food Shelf, please bring proof of residency (utility bill, insurance bill, mortgage/lease. A driver’s license cannot be used for proof of residency.
Donors
Thank you for your continued support and generosity! If you are donating groceries, please park at Union Memorial School. You will find a container in front of the school building. Please only donate on Wednesdays when the Food Shelf is open.
Location
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.
We encourage you to sign up to receive updates from the Colchester Food Shelf via email. To sign up, please visit the Colchester Food Shelf website (https://colchesterfoodshelf.org/), scroll to the bottom, and complete the “Stay Informed” box to sign up to receive updates directly in your email inbox. If you don’t see the form, please click “What’s New” from the top navigation and then scroll to the bottom to find the “Stay Informed” form.
You can also email info@colchesterfoodshelf.org.
Stay well!
Reminders for Wednesday, May 13
Do you have a friend, family member, or neighbor in town that could use a little assistance? Please help us spread the word so we can reach as many community members as possible. We post updates and information on our website, Facebook, Twitter, and/or via email. To receive updates via email, you can subscribe to our blog posts on our website.
Food Shelf Clients (Old and New)
The Food Shelf will continue to be open ONLY on Wednesdays from 12 Noon to 6 PM. Important reminders:
- 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 remain in your car and form a single line to the side door.
- If you are new to the Food Shelf, please bring proof of residency (utility bill, insurance bill, mortgage/lease. A driver’s license cannot be used for proof of residency.
Donors
Thank you for your continued support and generosity! If you are donating groceries, please park at Union Memorial School. You will find a container in front of the school building. Please only donate on Wednesdays when the Food Shelf is open.
Location
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.
We encourage you to sign up to receive updates from the Colchester Food Shelf via email. To sign up, please visit the Colchester Food Shelf website (https://colchesterfoodshelf.org/), scroll to the bottom, and complete the “Stay Informed” box to sign up to receive updates directly in your email inbox. If you don’t see the form, please click “What’s New” from the top navigation and then scroll to the bottom to find the “Stay Informed” form.
You can also email info@colchesterfoodshelf.org.
Stay well!
VT Foodbank/VT National Guard Distribute Meals
The Vermont Foodbank, working with FEMA and the VT National Guard, are distributing MREs (Meals Ready-to-Eat) on Friday, May 8 in Williston, VT.
Who Can Get Meals?
Anyone in need of food is welcome and can receive a seven-day supply of Meals Ready-to-Eat (MRE) for each member of their household.
Location: Allen Brook School, 497 Talcott Rd, Williston
Time: 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
(For the safety of the members of the National Guard, please leave your pets at home.)
For complete information open the link below.
https://www.vtfoodbank.org/event/meals-ready-to-eat-mres-from-the-vermont-foodbank-williston
