WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be open on Wednesday, December 10th, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
SCHOOL TRAFFIC ALERT: Please be aware that Union Memorial School buses will be active between 2:30 – 3:30 PM. To ensure safety and access, please do not block the school’s entrance or exit. If you park in Claussen’s lot, please avoid blocking access to the mailbox.
BRING REUSABLE BAGS: When you bring your reusable bags to the Food Shelf, it’s a win-win! It helps us pack your groceries with ease and allows us to focus our resources on what matters most—providing food for our community. Together, we can reduce waste and ensure every dollar goes further to support families in need. Thank you for partnering with us!
2025 PROOF OF RESIDENCY (POR) ARE NOW BEING ACCEPTED: If you’re a new client or have been asked to provide proof of residency for 2025, please remember to bring it with you. Acceptable forms include utility or medical bills, or any recent document showing your name and current Colchester address.
FOOD SHELF CLOSURE POLICY DUE TO WINTER WEATHER: Donations can be dropped off on Wednesdays between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM. If possible, we encourage drop-offs between 11:00 AM and noon, as this is when our volunteers are preparing for the day before opening.
DONATIONS: Donations can be dropped off on Wednesdays between 11:00 AM and 6:00 PM. If possible, we encourage drop-offs between 11:00 AM and Noon, as this is when our volunteers are preparing for the day before opening.
The Colchester Community Food Shelf is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that operates entirely through the generosity of our community. We receive no federal, state, or local funding and rely solely on donations to sustain our work. Financial contributions are especially appreciated, as they help us cover essential costs like food and utilities.
If you’re thinking about organizing a food drive, we invite you to visit the Donate page on our website. There, you’ll also find our Client Shopping List, highlighting the items most needed. Contributions from this list have a direct and immediate impact on the families we serve.
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WHERE TO FIND US?
The Colchester Community 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 us at info@colchesterfoodshelf.org or call 802-879-2444. If calling outside our Wednesday hours, please leave a message and we’ll get back to you.