Good to Know
Open to Chester and Andover residents. First visit: a volunteer will help you complete a short intake form. Bring proof of residency, such as a utility bill, rental agreement, or another document showing your name and Chester or Andover address. All personal information is kept confidential.
Office Hours
Services Offered
Participants may visit once per month to select approximately one week’s worth of food. Fresh produce is available weekly. Bread is available when supplies allow. Participants can shop for non-perishable staples, fresh produce, meat, and dairy products.
<p>If the Chester schools are closed due to bad weather then we are also closed.</p><p>Are you a resident of Chester and want to get to our Food Shelf or Thrift Shop but don’t have transportation? Well here’s your chance! Neighborhood Connections - Vermont is a wealth of resources. They will be providing transportation every 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month, at 2pm at Chester Senior Circle. We are so appreciative of this service and hope you hop aboard!</p>
Financial Assistance is available to individuals and families who live in Chester or Andover and are struggling to make ends meet. Call the Family Center at 802-875-3236 and leave a message with your name, address, what you need, and a phone number. Messages are monitored even when we are not open. A volunteer will return your call to set up an intake interview. You will be asked to provide proof of residency.
About This Pantry
The Chester-Andover Family Center Food Shelf offers a welcoming shopping experience where participants can choose groceries that works for themselves and their household.