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Chester-Andover Family Center
908 Route 103 South
Chester, VT 05143
802-875-3236

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Location Overview

CHESTER-ANDOVER FAMILY CENTER

The Chester-Andover Family Center (CAFC) serves our community with three services: A Thrift Shop, A Food Shelf and Financial Assistance.

Our Thrift Shop, along with fundraising events, grants and donations, strives to fulfill our mission which is to provide the financial means by which we can provide free, nutritious and quality food, and financial assistance, to those in need within the Chester and Andover communities.

Location Features

Air Conditioning
Parking Available
Restrooms Available
Safe Space

Location Operating Hours



Thursday
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thrift Shop

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Food Shelf

Friday
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Food Shelf

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thrift Shop

Saturday
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thrift Shop

ClosedSunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday

Hours in location time zone: Eastern Time (ET) (UTC-5)

Food Distribution

FOOD SHELF

In the event of bad weather, the Chester-Andover Family Center (CAFC) will be closed whenever the schools in the area are also closed. Information about the schools in this area, Two Rivers Supervisory Union (TRSU), may be found on their website: https://www.trsu.org/ and on Facebook.

Thu

1:00 PM - 4:00 PM

Food Shelf

Fri

10:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Food Shelf

ClosedSunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday
The Food Shelf
Program Overview
The Food Shelf strives to make a difference in the Chester-Andover community by providing supplemental, nutritional food to those in need.

Program Qualifications
When first applying for help at the Food Shelf please bring with you proof of full time residence within the town boundaries of either Chester or Andover. We suggest that you bring your tax bill or other similar document.
Primary Contact

David Carey

802-875-3236

FSatCAFC@gmail.com

Service Area

TOWNSHIP/NEIGHBORHOOD: Andover, Chester

Food Program Features

Accepts Walk-Ins, Grocery / Client Choice, Indoor Service, Lifting / Carrying Assistance

Items Offered

Dairy, Eggs, Fruits & Vegetables, Household Products, Meat, Pet Food / Supplies, Shelf Stable/Non-Perishable Goods, Toiletries / Hygiene Products, Other

Dietary Options Available

Dairy Free, Diabetic/Low Sugar, Gluten Free, Ground or Pureed, Kosher, Nut Free, Vegan, Vegetarian

Distribution of Non-Food Items

THRIFT SHOP

In the event of bad weather, the Chester-Andover Family Center (CAFC) will be closed whenever the schools in the area are also closed. Information about the schools in this area, Two Rivers Supervisory Union (TRSU) may be found on their website: https://www.trsu.org/ and on Facebook.

Thu

10:00 AM - 7:00 PM

Thrift Shop

Fri

10:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thrift Shop

Sat

9:00 AM - 4:00 PM

Thrift Shop

ClosedSunday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
The Thrift Shop
Program Overview

The Chester-Andover Family Center Thrift Shop provides more than affordable clothing and household goods to the public. We are here to provide a friendly, clean and satisfying shopping experience. Our volunteers will greet you with a smile and our coffee pot is always plugged in.

Our loyal customers trust us to provide adult and children’s clothing that is clean, seasonal, pressed, and while gently used, always in perfect condition. They also know that new items, still sporting tags, are also on our racks.

The Thrift Shop is staffed by volunteers who process donations of merchandise for sale in our shop. All clothing donations are sorted, cleaned, sized and steamed. Linens are cleaned and sized. Household goods are cleaned and checked that they are in working condition.Proceeds from Thrift Shop sales purchase food for our Food Shelf, provide Financial Assistance to Chester and Andover residents struggling to make ends meet and help us fulfill our mission.


Program Qualifications
Anyone is welcome to visit the Thrift Shop.
Primary Contact

Mike Antonowicz

802-875-3236

cafc302@gmail.com

Service Area

No service area restrictions

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