Food Shelf
Our Holiday Food Program is underway.
For those in need - Households eligible for our Food Shelf (household income of up to 200% of the Federal Poverty Level) may choose to receive a holiday meal box for either Thanksgiving or Christmas. Boxes are packed according to household size and individual preference. Ingredients include a turkey, vegetables (including locally grown!), fruit, juice, sides, pie ingredients, and more. To receive a box, stop by between 9 and 3 weekdays.
For those who want to help - you may make a cash donation by using the “donate” button above, may bring food or a check to HOPE during business hours, or drop non-perishable foods in the bin at Hare and the Dog in the Hannaford Plaza on Route 7 South or Shaw’s Market on Washington Street in Middlebury.
Here is what is most needed at the food shelf right now.
HOPE runs one of the largest food shelves in the region, serving over 3,000 people each year. In addition to non-perishable foods, we often have meat, milk, bread and eggs, thanks to the generosity of local bakers and farmers. Our gleaning program salvages thousands of pounds of produce each year.
If you need food:
Monday through Friday, from 9:00am to 3:30pm we offer non-perishable foods, as well as dairy, produce, and baked items.
If you can’t come to us, we can deliver to you! Call us at 388-3608.
Please bring your own reusable shopping bags.
If you would like to donate food, you may bring it to us on Boardman Street during business hours, or drop it in the box at Hare and the Hound at the Hannaford Plaza on Route 7, or Shaw’s on Washington Street in Middlebury. Please no outdated, opened, or home canned food, and do not leave anything in our lobby or outside of the building. Thank you!
Current Needs:
Fruit Juice Kidney Beans Baking Mixes Granola Bars Dish Soap Laundry Detergent
Hearty Canned Soups Cereals Sugar Tampons Diapers, sizes 4, 5, 6 Shampoo
