Experience the Bethel Area Food Shelf

Working Toward a Brighter Future

(802) 234-5513

129 Church Street (Mailing address: PO Box 211)

Bethel, VT 05032

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Who We Are

Neighbors Helping Neighbors

Here at Bethel Area Food Shelf (The Shelf), we know that sometimes all it takes to change the world is a little support. The Shelf is a volunteer-run organization supported by a consortium of Bethel area churches and public donations. We work to help alleviate food insecurity for our neighbors in Bethel, Barnard, Stockbridge, and Pittsfield.

Hours

We offer onsite shopping and home delivery.

Mondays 12:00 - 1:00 pm

Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm

Last two Saturdays 10:00 - 11:30 am (Oct, Nov, Dec)

Stop in to shop during open hours, or
place an order for delivery

Shopping, Ordering and Delivery

Location The Shelf is located in the back of the White Church at 129 Church St. (next to the Bethel Band Shell).

Shopping Come in to shop during open hours: Mondays 12:00 - 1:00pm, Thursdays 5:00 - 7:00 pm, and the last two Saturdays of each month 10:00 - 11:30 am.

Home Delivery If you cannot shop in person or during our open hours, our volunteers will deliver your order to your home. Please call (802) 234-5513 before or during our open hours to place your order for delivery. If we aren't able to answer the phone when you call, please leave us a voicemail and a volunteer will call you back to take your order. Be sure to leave your name, phone number, and the best time to reach you.

A representative shopping list is available here or you can pick one up at The Shelf. Use it as a guide when you call in your order.

New Clients If you are a new client, please check in with our volunteers when you come in to shop for the first time, or leave your name, phone number, physical address, and the number of people in your household when placing an order. We look forward to welcoming you!

MY SHOPPING LIST

Use this guide to help with your shopping experience

Get Involved

There are many ways to help, and we truly appreciate each and every effort. By lending your support, you’ll become a valuable part of The Shelf and help to strengthen our community and operations.

Want to join our efforts but not sure where to start? Why not make a donation of money, food, or time? It’s a great way to contribute to The Shelf, and every little bit counts toward paving the path for a better tomorrow.

Make a Donation

Donate Money

The Shelf relies on monetary donations to sustain its operations.

Donations can be made via:

Venmo: @bethelvtfoodshelf
Check: to Bethel Area Food Shelf, and mailed to:

Bethel Area Food Shelf

P.O. Box 211

Bethel, VT 05032

Donate Food

Drop off fresh food that has not reached its expiration date, household goods, or personal hygiene items during opening hours only (Mon., 12 - 1 pm and Thurs., 5 - 7 pm).

Volunteer

We need volunteers to pack orders and deliver them, shop for essentials, pick up food from Willing Hands every Thursday, maintain our website and social media pages, and more. Call us at 234-5513 or email us at bethelvtfoodshelf@gmail.com to talk about volunteering your time to help alleviate food insecurity in our community.