Food shelves welcome new patrons

May 6, 2020  |  Anne Imhoff

With many Vermonters laid off from their jobs or without work due to the COVID-19 crisis, local food shelves are seeing an increase in demand. They welcome new patrons who may be in need of food and household items for the first time. 

The food shelves appreciate non-perishable food donations from those who are able to contribute at this time. Cash donations are best because they allow food shelf staff to restock with purchases from the Vermont Foodbank. 

Waterbury Food Shelf

Director: Linda Parks

Hours: Monday and Friday 10 a.m. to noon; Wednesday 3-5 p.m.

Only one person allowed in at time; use the rear entrance to the building. 

Contact: 244-1561or wafsmainstreet@gmail.com

Current needs are for jam, hearty soups, laundry soap and personal hygiene products (soap, shampoo, toothpaste, etc.). 

Address: 57 South Main St., Suite 3, Waterbury VT 05676

Duxbury Elf Shelf

Director: Ruth Haskins

Hours: Second and fourth Fridays of the month, 7-10 a.m. 

Contact: 371-9906 or elfshelf@myfairpoint.net

Current supplies are sufficient. Could use canned foods and meals. 

Located in the Green Mountain Community Alliance Church, 4987 Rt. 100, (the old Duxbury Grange Hall)