“Never underestimate the difference YOU can make in the lives of others. Step forward, reach out and help. This week reach to someone that might need a lift.”
― Pablo Valle
Wednesday, November 19 – Grocery Hours and Other Info
COLCHESTER COMMUNITY FOOD SHELF NOVEMBER SCHEDULE
The Colchester Community Food Shelf will be open for regular shopping and donations on Wednesday, November 19, from 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM.
There will be one more special donation intake day on November 22 from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Reminder, the CCFS will be closed on November 26.
Thanksgiving Distribution:
Monday, November 24 from 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM and Tuesday, November 25 from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM.
DONATIONS
We are grateful for your continued generosity! Please note the Food Shelf operates with an all-volunteer staff and financial donations are used to cover the cost of food and utilities. If you’re considering organizing a food drive, please visit our website’s Donate page, where you’ll find a list of items from our Client Shopping List that are most needed. Donations selected from this list directly benefit our clients.
FOOD SHELF CLOSURE POLICY DUE TO WINTER WEATHER
A reminder that the Colchester Community Food Shelf will close on any day the Colchester School District cancels school because of winter weather conditions.
QUESTIONS?
All questions/concerns can be emailed to info@colchesterfoodshelf.org.
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WHERE TO FIND US
The Colchester Community Food Shelf is located at 245 Main Street, between Claussen’s Greenhouse and Union Memorial School.
Mailing Address: Colchester Food Shelf, PO Box 625, Colchester, VT 05446.
Statistics for Quarter 1 and Quarter 2
The Food Shelf has continued to be busy serving clients throughout 2025. At the half way point of 2025, the Food Shelf had served 957 clients with 2,591 individual people served. Your generous food and monetary donations continue to help the Food Shelf meet the needs of our clients.
Additional statistics dating back to 2011 can be found by selecting “Our Impact” from the main menu.
Q1 Individuals Served
Q2 Individuals Served
The Food Shelf relies for help and supplies on continued donations from Colchester residents, churches, schools, organizations, and businesses.
Where is the food shelf located?
The Colchester Community Food Shelf is located between Claussen’s Greenhouse and Union Memorial School in the old fire station in the village of Colchester .
When is the food shelf open?
The CCFS is open on Wednesdays from 12 Noon to 6 PM and the First Saturday of each month from 10 AM to 12 PM.
Need help finding us?
Contact us at 802.879.2444
Colchester Food Shelf
Colchester, VT 05446
802.879.2444