Please help us keep this list up to date. To have information about your organization’s food shelf, soup kitchen or other similar program included in this list, or to update an existing entry, send details by email to calendar@vnews.com. For more information, call 603-727-3221. The complete list is always available on the Valley News website, www.vnews.com. Note: Food shelf hours of operation are subject to change. It is advisable to call ahead.
VermontAscutneyAscutney Union Church Food Cupboard: 5243 Route 5. Serving residents of Ascutney, Weathersfield, Amsden, Perkinsville, Greenbush, Weathersfield Center/Bow and Windsor. Saturday, 9-10 a.m. 802-674-2484.
BethelBethel Area Food Shelf: 129 Church St. Serving residents of Bethel, Barnard, Pittsfield and Stockbridge. Monday, noon-1 p.m.; Thursday, 5-7 p.m. 802-234-5513 or bethelvtfoodshelf.org.
BradfordBradford Churches Food Shelf: Academy Building, 172 N. Main St. Monday, Tuesday and Thursday, 3-4 p.m.; Wednesday, 5-6 p.m.; Friday, 11 a.m.-noon. 802-291-1274 or 603-272-4953.
ChelseaChelsea Food Shelf: United Church of Chelsea, 13 North Common. Second Tuesdays, noon-1 p.m. and fourth Tuesdays, 4-5 p.m. Emergency needs by appointment, 802-685-3146.
FairleeOrford/Fairlee Food Shelf: Town Hall, Town Common Road, Fairlee. Serving residents of Orford, Fairlee and the Rivendell School District on Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m.-noon. 802-333-4363.
Hartford VillageJoseph’s Storehouse at Cornerstone Community Center: 14 Elk St. Sundays 12:45-1:45 p.m. and by appointment. 802-295-5738 or 603-252-6901.
HartlandHartland Food Shelf: Universalist Church, 8 Brownsville Road, Hartland Four Corners. Friday 8-10 a.m. and by appointment. Hartlandfoodshelf.com, 802-763-0039.
Newbury
Newbury Food Shelf: Newbury Bible Church, 17 Cross St. Open four times a month. Contact 802-866-5527 for schedule.
RandolphRandolph Area Food Shelf: 12 Prince St. Monday, Wednesday and Friday 3-5 p.m.; Tuesday, 1-5 p.m.; Thursday, 5-7 p.m. 802-431-0144 or randolphareafoodshelf.org.
ReadingReading-West Windsor Food Shelf: Stone School on 3456 Tyson Road. Monday, 2-4 p.m., Thursday, 4-6. 802-952-1068 or rwwfoodshelf.org.
SharonLighthouse Food Shelf: Across the street from the Congregational Church, 55 Route 132. Tuesday and Thursday, 4:30-6:30 p.m. Call for assistance outside of normal hours. 802-763-2007.
South RoyaltonRoyalton Food Shelf: 2955 Route 14, South Royalton. Thursday, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. and 5-7 p.m. unitedchurchofsoro.org/food-shelf or 802-763-7633.
ThetfordThetford Food Shelf: Town Offices, 3910 Route 113. Tuesday and Thursday, 10 a.m.-noon, and by appointment. thetfordvt.gov/community/thetford-food-shelf, 612-719-8618 or 802-785-4168.
TunbridgeTunbridge Community Food Shelf: Tunbridge Church Parish House, 3 Potash Hill Road. Friday, 4-6 p.m. 802-693-0098.
VershireVershire Food Shelf: Town Center Building, 27 Vershire Center Road. Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon. vershare.org/wordpress/vershire-helping-hands or 802-685-9982.
WeathersfieldWeathersfield Food Shelf: 1879 School, 1862 Route 106, Perkinsville. Open second and fourth Thursdays each month, 2-4 p.m. 802-263-5169.
West FairleeWest Fairlee Community Food Shelf: Community Building, Route 113. Tuesday, noon to 1 p.m. Drive-thru only. 802 333-9937.
White River JunctionUpper Valley Haven: 713 Hartford Ave. Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 802-295-6500 or uppervalleyhaven.org/foodshelffaq.
Sharing and Caring Food Program: White River Junction United Methodist Church, 106 Gates St. Food available 24/7 outside church. Facebook: “White River Jct. United Methodist Church.”
WindsorTrinity Evangelical Free Church: 44 Main St. Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m.; Wednesdays, 10:30 a.m.-noon. Closed the first week of each month. trinitywindsor.com/food-shelf or 802-674-6781.
WoodstockCommunity Food Shelf: 217 Maxham Meadow Way. Monday, 4-6 p.m., Wednesday, 1-3 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-noon. woodstockfoodshelf.org or 802-457-1185.
New HampshireCanaan/ENFIELDMascoma Area Food Pantry: Senior Center, 1166 Route 4. By appointment Monday-Friday for residents of Canaan, Enfield, Dorchester, Grafton and Orange. Home delivery available. 603-523-4333.
Friends of Mascoma Food Pantries Warm Weather Hours: Wednesdays from 3-5:30 p.m. at 9 On the Common Way, Canaan; vehicle line forms loop through MTD parking lot. Mobile food pantry Tuesdays from 3-5:30 p.m. at Huse Park in Enfield; look for the Foodie van. For residents of Canaan, Enfield, Dorchester, Grafton and Orange. friendsofmascoma.org/friends-feeding-friends or 603-632-4542.
CharlestownCharlestown Food Shelf: Old Town Hall, 29 Summer St. Open Monday, Thursday and Friday, 9-11 a.m. charlestownfoodshelf@gmail.com or 603-499-3504.
ClaremontClaremont Soup Kitchen: 51 Central St. Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. claremontsoupkitchen.com/our-programs or 603-543-3290.
GranthamGrantham Food Pantry: Grantham United Methodist Church, 418 Route 10. Sundays, 9-11 a.m. and Mondays, 4:30-6:30 p.m. granthamfoodpantry@gmail.com or facebook.com/granthamumc.
HanoverUnited Church of Christ: 40 College St. Saturday, 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. No registration needed, but masks required. hanovercommunityfoodpantry@gmail.com or 802 356-0629.
LebanonListen Community Services: 60 Hanover St. Monday, noon-4 p.m.; Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. listencs.org/food-pantry or 603-448-4553.
Assembly of God Church: 45 Buckingham Place. Last Saturdays, 9-10 a.m. 603-448-3333.
First Baptist Church of Lebanon’s Ravenbox Food Pantry: Outside the Upper Valley Senior Center, 10 Campbell St. Second and fourth Saturdays, 10-11 a.m. Drive through or walk-up outdoor service. office@lebfirstbaptist.com or 603-448-5618.
LymeLyme Food Pantry: Rear door of the Lyme Congregational Church, 1 Dorchester Road. Anyone may pre-order food packages at 603-795-0603 or help@cclyme.org. Pick-up and delivery on Tuesdays at 1 p.m., or by appointment.
New LondonKLS Community Food Pantry: First Baptist Church, 461 Main St. Serves residents of Andover, Bradford, Danbury, New London, Newbury, Salisbury, Springfield, Sunapee, Sutton, Warner and Wilmot. Wednesday, 5:30-70 p.m. Saturday, 10-11:30 a.m. kcpcnlnh.com/mission-kls-food-pantry or 603-526-6511.
North HaverhillTrinity Church of Nazarene Food Pantry: 41 Nazarene Drive. Serves residents of the towns of Haverhill, Benton, Bath, Piermont and Warren, and Wells River and Newbury, Vt. Third Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m. trinitynazarenenh.org/ministries or 603-787-6177.
OrfordOrford/Fairlee Food Shelf: Town Hall, Town Common Road, Fairlee. Serving residents of Orford, Fairlee and the Rivendell School District on Monday-Thursday 9 a.m.-3:30 p.m. and Friday 10 a.m.-noon. 802-333-4363.
Free Produce at Orford United Congregational Church: Route 10. Available every Tuesday noon-4 p.m. All welcome. Sponsored by Willing Hands and Orford Cares. 603-353-4150.
PlainfieldCommunity Resource Room and Food Pantry: Christ Community Church, 1259 Route 12A. Serving residents of Plainfield, Meriden and Cornish. First Thursdays, third Fridays and third Saturdays, 9-10:30 a.m. 603-469-3201.
West LebanonWellspring Food Pantry: Wellspring Worship Center, 407 N. Main St. Saturday, 9-10 a.m. 603-643-2700. For urgent needs, call 603-359-7245.
WoodsvilleGood Shepherd Ecumenical Food Pantry: 65 S. Court St. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, 10.a.m.-1 p.m. Wednesday 6-7 p.m. Serving residents of Haverhill, Benton, Orford, Piermont, Warren, Woodstock, Wentworth, Bath, Landaff, Lisbon, Lyman and Monroe. 603-243-0327.
Helpful Items For Food PantriesWant to help a local food pantry restock its shelves? Shelter managers suggest the following food items: Canned meat and fish, coffee, dried fruit, dry beans, flour, honey, hot or cold cereals, juice, macaroni and cheese, nuts, pancake and baking mixes, pasta, peanut butter, jelly, rice, soup, spices, sugar and tea. Many pantries also welcome personal hygiene items, including combs, deodorant, laundry detergent, shampoo, soap, tissues, toilet paper, toothbrushes and toothpaste. Some also collect food for dogs and cats.