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Food Shelf

Do you need emergency food? If so, please come to the Charlotte Food Shelf. It is located on the lower level of the Charlotte Congregational Church vestry on Church Hill Road. The Food Shelf is usaully open from 7:30-9 a.m. to 9:00 am on two Thursdays of each month. See the Food Shelf News article in The Charlotte News each issue for specific dates.

For more information call Karen at 425-3252 or visit the Food Shelf website at https://sites.google.com/site/charlottefoodshelfvt/.

Food Shelf News:
Food Shelf News
By Kerrie Pugh, January 26,2012, page 10..... Please help us restock our shelves. We are holding a food drive at Town Meeting day, Tuesday, March 6.
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 26th [more ...]
Food Shelf News: Many Holiday Season Thank Yous
by Kerrie Pughe, January 12, 2012, page 8..... A big thank you to the following for the generous toy and food donations for our holiday baskets:
    - Submitted: Thursday, January 12th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, Decmber 15,2011, page 9..... Ark Veterinary Holiday Pet Food Drive: Ark Veterinary in Shelburne is holding a Holiday Pet Food Drive this month.
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 15th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
December 1, 2011, page 10.....Thanks to all the great Thanksgiving basket volunteers!
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 30th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, November 17, 2011, pge 10..... by Kerrie Pughe Looking for a unique holiday gift idea? Please consider a donation to the Charlotte Food Shelf in honor of someone on your gift-giving list.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 16th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, November 3, 2011, page 10..... by Kerrie Pughe Can you help? Volunteers needed for a variety of activitie
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 2nd [more ...]
Food Shelf News
October 20, 2011..... Can you help us set up holiday baskets on the following dates?
    - Submitted: Tuesday, October 18th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, October 6, 2011, page 11..... by Kerrie Pughe Thank you to the Noeltner family, Marilyn Holmberg and Shirley Bean for their recent donations to the Food Shelf.
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 6th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, September 8, 2011, page 10..... Quilt Raffle Won by Cora Carlson
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 8th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, August 11, 2011, page 13..... Do you have extra veggies to share? Donations of fresh vegetables are always welcome at the Charlotte Food Shelf.
    - Submitted: Thursday, August 11th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
Food Shelf News by Kerrie Pughe July 14, 2011, pg 6... Thank you to all who bought tickets for the quilt raffle....
    - Submitted: Thursday, July 14th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, June 30, 2011, page 11..... Thank you to the following for the food donations: CVU Snelling Core, which includes Haliana Burhans, Kate Danyow, Alex Precourt and Eileen O’Grady.
    - Submitted: Thursday, June 30th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, June 16, 2011, page 8..... Renovations Completed
    - Submitted: Friday, June 17th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, June 2, 2011, page 12..... Painting at the Food Shelf is complete!
    - Submitted: Thursday, June 2nd [more ...]
Food Shelf News: Final Feinstein Challenge Tally
by Kerrie Pughe, May 19, 2011, page 16..... Thank you to the following for your generous support:
    - Submitted: Wednesday, May 18th [more ...]
Free Seeds to Plant A Row for the Food Shelf
by Elizabeth Berger May 5, 2011, page 12..... As you plan your gardens this spring, please see if you can set aside one row to harvest for the Charlotte Food Shelf.
    - Submitted: Friday, May 6th [more ...]
Food Shelf News: Help Needed to Make Way for Painting Project
by Kerrie Pughe May 5, 2011, page 12..... Thank you to the following for your support: The Carmel Hill Fund, Beth and Edd Merritt, Tom and Betsi Oliver, Diane and Emile Cote, Michelle and Lambert Lussier, Roberta Whitmore, Lili Ruane, Teena and Richar
    - Submitted: Friday, May 6th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, April 21, 2011, page 11... Thanks for 228 units of food donated at Tax Day Bluegrass event at the Old Lantern!
    - Submitted: Thursday, April 21st [more ...]
Food Shelf News & Plant a Row for the Food Shelf
by Kerrie Pughe, April 7, 2011, page 10..... New lights brighten the food shelf.
    - Submitted: Thursday, April 7th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, March 24, 2011..... Feinstein Challenge Matches Donations Through April 30
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 23rd [more ...]
Food Shelf News: March and April Donations Will Be Matched
by Kerrie Pughe, March 10, 2011, page 10..... We are participating in the Feinstein Challenge Grant again this year.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 9th [more ...]
Food Shelf News - Lynn Perrin Wins Quilt
by Kerrie Pughe February 24, 2011, page 10..... Thank you to all who purchased raffle tickets for the beautiful quilt made by Tammy Hall of Charlotte and Hannah Deming of West Addison.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, February 23rd [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, February 10, 2011, page 10..... Last Chance to Enter Quilt Raffle!
    - Submitted: Thursday, February 10th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, January 27, 2011, page 8..... Community Members Provide Generous Support
    - Submitted: Wednesday, January 26th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, December 16, 2010, page16..... We have been busy getting ready for the Christmas/Holiday Baskets.
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 16th [more ...]
Food Shelf and SCHIP's Grants Awarded
December 2, 2010, page 16..... The Charlotte Food Shelf and the CCS programs were among the recipients of $22,800 in grants from SCHIP, the Shelburne Charlotte Hinesburg Interfaith Project.
    - Submitted: Friday, December 3rd [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe November 18, 2010, pg. 10..... The Charlotte Food Shelf received a total of $2,700 in grant money from SCHIP (Shelburne Charlotte Hinesburg Interfaith Projects):
    - Submitted: Thursday, November 18th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, November 4, 2010..... A big THANK YOU to:
    - Submitted: Thursday, November 4th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, October 21, 2010, page 16..... Thank you to Caroline Marston for her donation of three huge bags of beautiful wool yarn
    - Submitted: Wednesday, October 20th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, October 7, 2010,page 17..... Thank you to Jim Manchester and Roberta Whitmore for their donations of fresh veggies.
    - Submitted: Thursday, October 7th [more ...]
Food Shelf Provides $28,200 in Food & Services
by Kerrie Pughe September 23, 2010, page 17..... The Charlotte Food Shelf and Assistance fiscal year ended August 2010.
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 23rd [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, September 9, 2010, page 14..... Twenty backpacks full of school supplies were distributed this August thanks to a grant from SCHIP.
    - Submitted: Thursday, September 9th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, August 26, 2010, page 9..... Wish List for August/Sept: healthy cereals and children’s snacks.
    - Submitted: Thursday, August 26th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe August 12 2010, page 21..... Thanks to Shirley Bean and the Grange for the food donations!
    - Submitted: Thursday, August 12th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Karen Doris, July 15, 2010, pg 19....Thank you to Cindi Robinson for her fresh, cage-free eggs
    - Submitted: Thursday, July 15th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, July 1, 2010, pg 9....A big thank you to CCS, Elizabeth and Mike for sending over a carload of extra children’s snacks
    - Submitted: Wednesday, June 30th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe June 17 2010, page 16..... Drop by our table at the Charlotte Town Party!
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 15th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, June 3, 2010, page 9..... Thank you to Girl Scout leader, Tracy Beaudin, who dropped off several bags of Girl Scout cookies!
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 1st [more ...]
Plant-A-Row for the Charlotte Food Shelf
May 20, 2010, page 14..... The children of the Charlotte Congregational Church Sunday School have donated free seeds (from Vermont High Mowing Organic Seed Company and Burpee Seed Company) to give out on May 23
    - Submitted: Wednesday, May 19th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, May 20, 2010, page 14..... Feinstein Challenge Final Tally
    - Submitted: Wednesday, May 19th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, May 6, 2010, page21..... Feinstein Challenge update
    - Submitted: Wednesday, May 5th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, April 22, 2010, page 14... Thank you to the following for their donations during the Feinstein Challenge:
    - Submitted: Tuesday, April 20th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe, April 8, 2010, page 14..... Our wish list this month: jam, jelly, peanut butter, crackers, healthy after-school snacks for kids.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, April 6th [more ...]
Food Shelf Receives SCHIP, Trinity Episcopal and Feinstein Grants
by Kerrie Pughe, March 25, 2010, page 10... We are participating in the Feinstein Challenge Grant again this year.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, March 23rd [more ...]
Pilot Program at Shelburne Supermarket Supports Food Shelf
by Kerrie Pugh, March 11, 2010, page 9..... Please remember, a $1 donation will be made by W. J. Deutsch to the Charlotte and Shelburne Food Shelves for each sale made at the Shelburne Supermarket between now and March 31 of the following
    - Submitted: Thursday, March 11th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
February 25, 2010, page 9 by Kerrie Pughe A big “thank you” to the Shelburne Supermarket for donating 25 pounds of stew meat.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, February 23rd [more ...]
Food Shelf News
by Kerrie Pughe February 11, 2010, page 9..... A thank you to Elizabeth Berger and her Charlotte Congregational Sunday School class for the beautiful handmade spring thank-you cards.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, February 10th [more ...]
The Charlotte Food Shelf, Volunteers Needed!!!
Holiday Food/Gift Basket Setup Day Friday, December 18 8:30-11:30 a.m. Contact Nancy Block, 425-6116. No experience necessary.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, December 15th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
It is amazing each year how much needs to be done and how generous volunteers are with their time and energy in our community.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, December 1st [more ...]
Food Shelf News
Great News! The Charlotte Food Shelf received a $2,500 grant from SCHIP, $2,000 of which will be used for fuel assistance this winter.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, November 3rd [more ...]
Food Shelf News
The Charlotte Food Shelf annual meeting took place on September 14 and two new volunteers were welcomed to the Food Shelf Team. Nancy Bloch and Lisa Beal will be managing the monthly deliveries from the Vermont Foodbank.
    - Submitted: Friday, October 2nd [more ...]
Food Shelf News
Please stop by the Food Shelf table at the Town Party for a free treat!
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 30th [more ...]
Grow a Row for the Food Shelf!
If you have a little extra space in your veggie garden this spring, please consider planting an “Extra Row” for the Food Shelf.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, June 2nd [more ...]
Food Shelf News
Thank You Charlotte! During the Feinstein Challenge to Help End Hunger, the Charlotte Food Shelf received $7,002 in financial donations and $1,112 in donated food items.
    - Submitted: Saturday, May 9th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
The Feinstein Challenge to End Hunger ends on April 30. All donations made to the Charlotte Food Shelf before this date will be matched, in part, by the Feinstein Foundation.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, April 15th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
The One Million Dollar Challenge to Help Fight Hunger runs from March 1 to April 30. For the 12th straight year, the Feinstein Foundation will match a portion of all donations made to the Charlotte Food Shelf.
    - Submitted: Friday, April 3rd [more ...]
Food Shelf News
The One Million Dollar Challenge to Help Fight Hunger runs from March 1 to April 30. For the 12th straight year, the Feinstein Foundation will match a portion of all donations made to the Charlotte Food Shelf.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 18th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
The One Million Dollar Challenge to Help Fight Hunger runs from March 1 to April 30. For the 12th straight year, the Feinstein Foundation will match a portion of all donations made to the Charlotte Food Shelf.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 4th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
In addition to supplying food, this winter the Food Shelf has helped struggling families purchase heating fuel and pay electric bills (to avoid having the power shut off).
    - Submitted: Wednesday, February 4th [more ...]
Food Shelf
As cold December snowflakes fell, the Charlotte Food Shelf was showered by a warmth that comes with kindness and giving.
    - Submitted: Tuesday, January 6th [more ...]
Food Shelf
Looking for Ways to Spread Holiday Cheer? Here are some ideas:
    - Submitted: Thursday, December 18th [more ...]
Food Shelf News
Twenty Thanksgiving Food Baskets were distributed in Charlotte on November 22. Many thanks to all of the community members who contributed to making this undertaking possible.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, December 3rd [more ...]
Food Shelf
HOLIDAY VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!! Help assemble holiday food and gift baskets at the Congregational Church vestry. Drivers are also needed to transport food boxes from CCS to the church.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, November 5th [more ...]
Food Shelf
The Food Shelf annual meeting took place on September 23. Budget planning and preparing for the winter topped the agenda and the holiday volunteer schedule was set as well.
    - Submitted: Wednesday, October 15th [more ...]
Food Shelf
This is a program for anyone with a home garden who can grow an extra row, or might have some vegetables left over - a fun summer activity for kids!
    - Submitted: Saturday, June 28th [more ...]
Food Shelf
the Charlotte Food Shelf is happy to report that donations totaled $5,500.
    - Submitted: Thursday, May 29th [more ...]
Food Shelf
Volunteers from the Charlotte Food Shelf attended the second annual statewide hunger conference in Montpelier. On
    - Submitted: Wednesday, April 16th [more ...]
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Ice Safety Basics
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 19th [more ...]
Food Shelf
It's Feinstein Time at the Food Shelf
    - Submitted: Wednesday, March 19th [more ...]
Food Shelf Update November 2007-11-27

    - Submitted: Friday, December 14th [more ...]

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