WEDNESDAY, JULY 26 FOOD SHELF HOURS: 12 NOON TO 6 PM
DATE TO REMEMBER: On Saturday, July 29, from 11 AM to 1 PM, the Colchester Food Shelf will be having an Open House. Please stop by to see how we operate and/or to have a tour. SPECIAL DONATION: An anonymous donor will match the total of donations made during the Open House up to $1000.00.
TWO MORE WEDNESDAYS: Buses will be picking up summer school students at Union Memorial School between 12 Noon and 1 PM, and we ask that you line up from the Claussen’s side of the Food Shelf parking lot. Please be sure not to block their entrances/driveways. We will guide you back to the school side when bus transportation is complete.
REUSABLE SHOPPING BAGS: Please bring reusable bags if available.
PROOF OF RESIDENCE INFORMATION: Please don’t forget to bring Proof of Residency if you are a new client or if requested. Proof would be a current bill, lease, etc., with your name and address. A driver’s license or car registration can not be used as Proof of Residence.
COLCHESTER GARDENERS: We are looking forward to homegrown vegetables from our local gardeners. Two volunteers are at the Food Shelf at 11 AM on Wednesdays getting ready for the day. We are happy to accept any extra vegetables from your gardens.
DONATIONS: Thank you to all who donate so generously. Please only leave donations on Wednesdays/Saturdays (when we are open). The high-priority items are those that are on the shopping list used by our clients. You can find a list of high-priority items by visiting the Donate page on our website (or click here to view the list). If you do not need a receipt, there is a plastic container under the canopy where food donations can be left. Financial donations should be mailed to the PO Box address below:
Colchester Food Shelf
PO Box 625
Colchester, Vermont 05446
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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.