Community
Food Cupboard
Manchester Town Hall
40 Jeff Williams Way
Manchester Center, VT
What’s happening this month
Drop-In Hours-
Wednesdays 2-4
Thursdays 10-12, 2-4
Monthly Drive-Up Veggies-
All are welcome. No reservation needed
When— Monday August 11th
Where—Christ Our Savior Catholic Church. 398 Bonnet Street, Manchester Center
Your donations matter
CFC receives no tax dollars. We are funded entirely by generous donations from neighbors helping neighbors.
In 2019 CFC helped 372 families. In the last 12 months we’ve served over 800.
With the help of hundreds of volunteers CFC is able to distribute about 40,000 pounds of food each month.
Your support makes a huge difference.
EIN 03-0335781
Reach out
We welcome direct donations from the community! Food, personal care items, pet food, gift cards redeemable at local stores and gas stations, gently used household items and clothing, are just some ideas! Check out the guidelines below, or get in touch if you have questions.
Helpful items to donate any time
Drop off at CFC, or any of our donation bins around town.
All donations are appreciated! Unexpired non-perishable food is always welcome. The SNAP program (Foodstamps) cannot be used to purchase anything other than food, so direct donations of non-food items can also really help families stretch their budget! Essentials like toilet paper, toothpaste, laundry detergent, or pet food are some of the most popular.
Canned Tuna
Peanut Butter
Canned Soup or Stew
Pasta and Sauce
Hot or Cold Cereal
Crackers
Granola Bars
Cooking Oil, Salt and Pepper. Spices
Ketchup or Mayonaisse
Diapers and Wipes
Toilet Paper
Toothpaste and Toothbrushes
Shampoo/Soap/Deodorant
Laundry Detergent/Cleaning Products
Perishable Items
Drop off at Town Hall, Wednesday and Thursday 9-4.
Run out of friends to give zucchini to? Food rescue is our passion and we have plenty of refrigerator and freezer space! Fresh veggies, frozen food, dairy products, farm products, or other items with specific storage requirements can be dropped off without prior notice during our distribution days, or get in touch to arrange another time.
Used Donation Items
Drop off at Town Hall only. Wednesday and Thursday 9-12.
We welcome all sorts of items. What’s old to you will be new to someone else! We ask that all items be in reasonable condition for re-use and can only be brought CFC when we are here in-person to accept them or we have made arrangements for drop-off in advance. We are unable to accept large furniture, mattresses or anything else that won’t fit in a standard pick-up truck or minivan.
Books and Toys- The most wanted books are popular, easy-to-read fiction, general interest non-fiction books for adults and just about any children’s books in reasonable condition. Jigsaw puzzles and children’s toys in good used condition are welcome too.
We accept clean clothing and footwear for adults or children in re-usable condition. We love keeping used clothing out of the waste-stream to help people in our community! Casual, warm, clean, and sturdy items are welcome, and do not need to be in perfect condition as long as they are functional. Coats, boots, shoes, winter gear, jeans, sweaters, outdoor work and play wear in all sizes are the most needed.
Household goods- We can re-home lots of things as long as they are clean, functional, and in usable condition. Popular items are dishes, kitchen utensils, cookware, small appliances and electronics that have all needed cords and parts, linens, towels, and tools.
Volunteer
Volunteer with Community Food Cupboard and make a difference in your community. Learn more about the different options about how you, your friends or your family can serve.
