winooski food shelf

The Winooski Food Shelf provides supplemental food assistance to residents of Winooski in need.  We are open the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays and Saturdays of the month. Residents in need of food, however, may only shop the pantry on one Wednesday, but they may come both Saturdays. Staffing the pantry and welcoming guests are only part of what we do.  Most of our time is spent running what amounts to a little grocery store.

That means:  First, we need to procure the food.  We receive food donations from a wide variety of resources--individuals, companies, and food assistance not-for-profits. Or we purchase food at a variety of outlets to supplement what is not donated.  Second, we need to pick up food at various locations around Burlington, Essex and Winooski.  Third, we need to unload donations and purchases and shelve them. Last, we need to ensure that the right amount of inventory is on hand and that none of the food has expired.  It is only then that we can welcome our guests.