Like so many Vermonters, the Red Cross has been affected by the unprecedented storms this summer. They have had to cancel many drives due to sites being compromised or roads being impassable.
As a result, they are working diligently to prevent a blood shortage, but they need our help. The Colchester/Milton Rotary is partnering with the Red Cross to host a blood drive.
The Colchester Milton Rotary Club is dedicated to helping our community members address many local issues. Our Rotary Club area includes the towns of Colchester and Milton as well as South and North Hero Islands. As Fall approaches we realize that many of our neighbors in these areas may appreciate extra help around the house and yard.
The Colchester-Milton Rotary celebrated the 4th of July alongside the Town of Colchester in the annual Colchester Parade. Along the parade route, we proudly distributed 1,500 American Flags to children, seniors, and Veterans, spreading a sense of patriotism and unity. A dedicated group supporting "Operation Flags for Heroes" marched alongside us, paying tribute to our beloved nation.
On June 15th, 2023 the Rotary Club of Colchester-Milton presented local food shelves with a check for $2,731.00 from the club’s annual Fill The Truck For The Food Shelf campaign along with 1,493 lbs of food.
Our annual Fill The Truck For The Food Shelf is underway for the month of May!
Please help The Colchester-Milton Rotary ‘Fill The Truck’ with food for local families who need your support to be hunger-free in 2023.
A study by the Vermont Foodbank and Feeding America shows that 1 in 4 people, or an estimated 153,000 people, in Vermont turn to food shelves and meal service programs to feed themselves and their families. This includes 33,900 children and 26,010 seniors.
Get all the details on how you can help here:
We will be collecting non-perishable food and monetary donations for the entire month of May.
100% of all food & funds donated will go to the Colchester Community Food Shelf, The Milton Family Community Center, and the Champlain Islands Food Shelf
On May 22nd between the hours of 10:00 am and 3:00 pm, we’ll roll up our sleeves and help save lives! The Colchester/Milton Rotary Club with the help of Our Lady Grace Catholic Church will proudly partner with the American Red Cross to hold what we expect to be the first of many blood drives. The Red Cross has over 135 years of experience providing humanitarian aid – including more than 75 years of supplying blood to those in need.
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