The Richford Food Shelf is a program under CVOEO’s Feeding Champlain Valley! By connecting with the Northern Tier Center for Health (NOTCH), a federally qualified health center, and Healthy Roots Collaborative, Feeding Champlain Valley’s regional food systems program that supports the growers, producers, and consumers in Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, the Richford Food Shelf can provide fresh, locally sourced produce to the Richford community.


“Preserving access to food for this vulnerable community has been a top priority,” said Miranda Henry, NOTCH Community Services Manager. “Geographically speaking; however, this work has been easier said than done. Richford is situated right on the border of Canada and is not on the route for many food distributors. Then there is the issue of connecting our smaller, local farmers to a transportation network. Getting food from point A to point B, and sometimes to a point C, is riddled with many practical and logistical challenges in a rural region such as Franklin and Grand Isle counties. Distance between locations, resource limitations for partners and our organization, and the costs of moving food under these conditions created roadblocks for a local food distribution pathway. This is where Healthy Roots enters the picture.”

The NOTCH and Healthy Roots Collaborative are beginning their fourth year partnering together for the Northwest Farmacy CSA. Through Healthy Roots Collaborative’s gleaning program and distribution of local produce to 8 of the 14 NOTCH locations throughout Franklin and Grand Isle Counties, including Richford where the food shelf is housed, patients have access to more healthy offerings than ever before!

Located at 53 Main Street, the Richford Food Shelf is open during the following hours:

Monday from 4 pm – 6 pm
Friday from 9 am – 12 pm

We would like to thank the NOTCH staff and volunteers for their support during this transition and we’re excited for this next chapter!

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Feeding Champlain Valley, including our Burlington Food Shelf, Addison Food Hub, and Northwest Family Foods will be closed on Monday, February 17th in observance of Presidents’ Day. The Richford Food Shelf will be open for their regular hours from 4pm - 6pm. ...

Our culinary team, led by Chef Charlie Desseau and Justin Pflanzer, crafted an incredible meal designed to directly support local shelters and food shelves across the Champlain Valley.

This beef stew comes with:
🥔Russet Potatoes
🍠Sweet Potatoes
🍅Carrots
🍞Served with a fresh dinner roll

“Using almost entirely donated foods, we are able to make dishes like this for the community,” said Desseau. “It’s important the food we make freezes and reheats well so folks who may only have access to a microwave can have their meals stay as fresh as possible.”

This meal could not have been created without food that we had rescued from various supermarkets and stores in Vermont. These foods are often tossed in the landfill due to damaged packaging or slight blemishes but, our food rescue program salvages any food that can be repurposed for consumption by our culinary staff. ...

Have you wondered what goes into a food box at Feeding Champlain Valley? We had the chance to look at what our volunteers typically pack at our Colchester Food Hub.

What to expect from an average food box:
🥫Non-perishable goods (pasta, dried fruits, rice, beans etc.)
🥦Fruits & Vegetables
🥩Frozen Meats (including Halal options)

We help provide community members with access to fresh fruits, vegetables, shelf-stable items, various frozen meats, and culturally relevant foods from our various food hubs in Vermont.

This vital service ensures that individuals and families facing food insecurity have access to nutritious meals that support their overall health and well-being. By offering a diverse selection of foods, including culturally relevant options, we aim to supply the unique needs and preferences of the communities we serve.

*Due to the limited capacity of this program, we are only able to offer food delivery services to individuals who meet specific eligibility requirements. We appreciate your understanding as we work to maximize the impact of this program within our available resources. ...