Colchester Community Support Society

If you are heading to the grocery store tomorrow you might want to throw an extra item or two in your cart to help your neighbours in need. #kraftheinzpantryday

We will be serving today: Wednesday, October 15th from 1pm to 4pm. During this time, it’s expected to be raining with a chance of thunder showers and a high of 18 degrees. Please remember to respect the spacing markers we have installed to keep everyone safe. ... We will continue to serve from the side entrance - one person at a time. A plexiglass barrier has been installed to cutdown the possible transfer from person to person. We ask that you designate one person in your household to come to the food bank to pick up food. When possible, wait in your vehicle till you see there is no line to limit your exposure. And please be sure to follow the 6 foot social distancing - when approaching the food bank, if there are people in line in front of you. *** Masks are now mandatory and need to be worn when entering the food bank. If you do not have one of your own, we do have a limited supply that we can offer. With everyone's cooperation we can minimize your and our dedicated volunteers exposure. We’re all in this together

Please note, that the Food Bank will remain closed for today. We will re-open Tuesday at 9am. And our next serving day will take place on Wednesday, October 14th from 1 - 4pm. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

While we look back at 2020 we know there has been much heartache in not only our community, but also the world. While we will never forget this events, we choose to focus on all the blessings that have come in response to such trying times. We are grateful for everyone’s support, that have allowed us to be able to be there for our neighbours in need this past year and in the years to come. #neighbourshelpingneighbours ... Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

What a wonderful way to kick off our Thanksgiving weekend! Another reason to be thankful! Thanks Truro Buzz for the support!

Please be aware that the Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a mass recall of eggs in Nova Scotia. Maritime Pride ( our supplier ) is one of the brands effected. Please check your fridges in case you have eggs affected by this recall. If in doubt - best to throw it out. The link below has all the details of the recall.

PLEASE NOTE: The Food Bank will be closed on Monday, October 12th for Thanksgiving. We will be serving today: Friday, October 9th from 1pm to 4pm. During this time, it’s expected to be mostly sunny with a high of 8 degrees. ... Please remember to respect the spacing markers we have installed to keep everyone safe. We will continue to serve from the side entrance - one person at a time. A plexiglass barrier has been installed to cutdown the possible transfer from person to person. We ask that you designate one person in your household to come to the food bank to pick up food. When possible, wait in your vehicle till you see there is no line to limit your exposure. And please be sure to follow the 6 foot social distancing - when approaching the food bank, if there are people in line in front of you. *** Masks are now mandatory and need to be worn when entering the food bank. If you do not have one of your own, we do have a limited supply that we can offer. With everyone's cooperation we can minimize your and our dedicated volunteers exposure. We’re all in this together

We will be serving today: Monday, October 5th from 1pm to 4pm. During this time, it’s expected to be mostly cloudy with a high of 15 degrees. Please remember to respect the spacing markers we have installed to keep everyone safe. ... We will continue to serve from the side entrance - one person at a time. A plexiglass barrier has been installed to cutdown the possible transfer from person to person. We ask that you designate one person in your household to come to the food bank to pick up food. When possible, wait in your vehicle till you see there is no line to limit your exposure. And please be sure to follow the 6 foot social distancing - when approaching the food bank, if there are people in line in front of you. *** Masks are now mandatory and need to be worn when entering the food bank. If you do not have one of your own, we do have a limited supply that we can offer. With everyone's cooperation we can minimize your and our dedicated volunteers exposure. We’re all in this together

We will be serving today: Friday, October 2nd from 1pm to 4pm. During this time, it’s expected to be partly cloudy with a high of 21 degrees. Please remember to respect the spacing markers we have installed to keep everyone safe. ... We will continue to serve from the side entrance - one person at a time. A plexiglass barrier has been installed to cutdown the possible transfer from person to person. We ask that you designate one person in your household to come to the food bank to pick up food. When possible, wait in your vehicle till you see there is no line to limit your exposure. And please be sure to follow the 6 foot social distancing - when approaching the food bank, if there are people in line in front of you. *** Masks are now mandatory and need to be worn when entering the food bank. If you do not have one of your own, we do have a limited supply that we can offer. With everyone's cooperation we can minimize your and our dedicated volunteers exposure. We’re all in this together

Anyone who has heard this saying knows the health benefits apples have on the body. Atlantic Superstore wanted to share those benefits with our neighbours in need. They recently donated 1300 pounds of apples to the Food Bank. Thanks to the Atlantic Superstore our new saying is: an apple a day, helps to keep hunger at bay.

We will be serving today: Wednesday, September 30th from 1pm to 4pm. During this time, it’s expected to be a chance of showers with a high of 22 degrees. Please remember to respect the spacing markers we have installed to keep everyone safe. ... We will continue to serve from the side entrance - one person at a time. A plexiglass barrier has been installed to cutdown the possible transfer from person to person. We ask that you designate one person in your household to come to the food bank to pick up food. When possible, wait in your vehicle till you see there is no line to limit your exposure. And please be sure to follow the 6 foot social distancing - when approaching the food bank, if there are people in line in front of you. *** Masks are now mandatory and need to be worn when entering the food bank. If you do not have one of your own, we do have a limited supply that we can offer. With everyone's cooperation we can minimize your and our dedicated volunteers exposure. We’re all in this together

We will be serving today: Monday, September 28th from 1pm to 4pm. During this time it’s expected to be partly cloudy with a high of 23 degrees. Please remember to respect the spacing markers we have installed to keep everyone safe. ... We will continue to serve from the side entrance - one person at a time. A plexiglass barrier has been installed to cutdown the possible transfer from person to person. We ask that you designate one person in your household to come to the food bank to pick up food. When possible, wait in your vehicle till you see there is no line to limit your exposure. And please be sure to follow the 6 foot social distancing - when approaching the food bank, if there are people in line in front of you. *** Masks are now mandatory and need to be worn when entering the food bank. If you do not have one of your own, we do have a limited supply that we can offer. With everyone's cooperation we can minimize your and our dedicated volunteers exposure. We’re all in this together

We will be serving today: Friday, September 25th from 1pm to 4pm. During this time it’s expected to be sunny with a high of 17 degrees. Please remember to respect the spacing markers we have installed to keep everyone safe. ... We will continue to serve from the side entrance - one person at a time. A plexiglass barrier has been installed to cutdown the possible transfer from person to person. We ask that you designate one person in your household to come to the food bank to pick up food. When possible, wait in your vehicle till you see there is no line to limit your exposure. And please be sure to follow the 6 foot social distancing - when approaching the food bank, if there are people in line in front of you. *** Masks are now mandatory and need to be worn when entering the food bank. If you do not have one of your own, we do have a limited supply that we can offer. With everyone's cooperation we can minimize your and our dedicated volunteers exposure. We’re all in this together