Food Shelf Distribution this Saturday, 3/20 from 10-11 am

Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 273 Route 15 in Jericho

The Essex-Jericho-Underhill Food Shelf will hold its monthly distribution on Saturday March 20 at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church on Rt. 15. People from surrounding towns are welcome, from 10-11 am. Distribution will be outside with clients remaining in their vehicles and receiving pre-packed bags of staples, fresh produce, meat, eggs, cheese, and butter. There are usually baby diapers and pet food, too.
The Food Shelf is grateful for donations, and volunteer help, which has had to be limited in the time of Covid. To contact the EJU Food Shelf: PO Box 65, Jericho, VT 05465, ejufoodshelf@gmail.com, or in emergencies 802-878-5997.
The EJU Food Shelf is one of over 200 network partners with the Vermont Foodbank. In recognition of increased economic hardship during the pandemic, the Vermont Foodbank can help with applications to 3 Squares Vermont, 3SNP (for those over 60 or with disabilities), and CSFP (Commodities Supplemental Food Program for those over 65.) For application information or help call 855-855-6181 or 3SVT@vtfoodbank.org, or 7-1-1 relay service if speech/hearing disability.