The monthly Essex Jericho Underhill Ecumenical Ministry Food Shelf will take place this Saturday, Feb. 19 from 9:30 to 10:30 am at Good Shepherd Lutheran Church, 273 Rt 15 Jericho. Registration occurs on the spot. First timers are asked to bring identification indicating home address. People from nearby towns are welcome. Distribution will take place outside, with pre-packed bags of food carried out to clients' vehicles.

Thanks to the many volunteers who work to make the food shelf a reality and to local markets for sponsoring donation bins for staples. The food shelf is grateful for recent donations from students at Poker Hill School, Underhill Central School and Browns River Middle School, and to the Settlers Farm and Tuberville growers. Did you know we also distribute diapers from Junior League of the Champlain Valley?

Financial contributions to EJUEM can be sent to PO Box 65, Jericho, VT 05465 and questions to ejufoodshelf@gmail.com. Emergency number is 802-878-59