For Those In Need Of Help
Blinky the Shark
This is a paste of a post someone made a day or two ago to another group.
I mentioned this nonprofit in chat last night, and someone there had heard
of it, as well. A bit of discussion ensued. As noted, there are other
packages available than the one detailed.
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I came across an organization by the name of Angel Food Ministries. They
offer a basket of food at a greatly discounted price - $30 buys enough
food to feed a family of four for a week, they claim. There's no means
testing - anyone can use the service. They also accept food stamps.
I received my first basket two weeks ago, and the food has been of high
quality. Here's their menu for October:
1.5 lb. Ribeye Steaks (4 x 6 oz.)
4.5 lb. (Avg) Split Chicken Breast Family Tray Pack
26 oz. Heat and Serve Meatloaf and Brown Gravy
1 lb. Chicken Breast Fajita Strips
1 lb. Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (4 x 4 oz.)
1 lb. Fully Cooked Meatballs
1 lb. All Meat Hot Dogs
1 lb. Frozen Sliced Carrots
1 lb. California Blend Vegetables
1 lb. Pasta
28 oz. Marinara Sauce
48 oz. Hawaiian Punch
32 oz. Borden 2% Reduced Fat Shelf Stable Milk
12 ct. Corn Tortillas
One Dozen Eggs
One Dessert Item (in Sept. this was a box of oatmeal cookies)
There's a basket of 10 prepared meals for $28, intended for senior
citizens or for others who may have difficulties cooking. There's also a
number of supplementary offers (more meat, produce, etc.) available if
you get one of the basic baskets.
Getting the food requires a trip to a church participating in the
program, and the basket includes a magazine with a spiritually oriented
article, but that's about the extent of the religion involved.
You can get more information at <http://www.angelfoodministries.com/>
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jmcquown
>
Yep, there was a write up in the local paper about this service on in the
Beaufort SC area. I think it's a great idea. I'm thinking of getting a
"senior box" for Mom for when I go back to TN for a few days. I'll be
having a caregiver come stay with her and they do light cooking as well as
housekeeping but this will make things easier all around.
Jill
Gregory Morrow
Blinky the Shark wrote:
Boy, rib eye steaks...I guess "the poor" are eating pretty well these daze,
lol.
And Hawaiian Punch!?
I'm just sayin'...
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Greg
Blinky the Shark
D'oh! You know, I didn't even think of your mom, when I brought this up
in chat -- even though you'd probably been talking about her sitch in
there. <whacks forehead with trackball>
Problem is, though...isn't she a fussy eater? There's no room
there for "hates chicken, won't eat hot dogs, got sick once a day after
eating meat loaf and hasn't had any since, Hawaiin Punch isn't real fruit
juice, etc."
Blinky the Shark
And I'm just reminding you that's supposed to be a week's food for four.
Nobody's getting fat or spoiled off that menu.
jmcquown
> jmcquown wrote:
>
>> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>>> This is a paste of a post someone made a day or two ago to another
>>> group. I mentioned this nonprofit in chat last night, and someone
>>> there had heard of it, as well. A bit of discussion ensued. As
>>> noted, there are other packages available than the one detailed.
>>>
>>> <quote
>>> --------------------------------------------------------------->
>>>
>>> I came across an organization by the name of Angel Food Ministries.
>>> They offer a basket of food at a greatly discounted price - $30 buys
>>> enough food to feed a family of four for a week, they claim. There's
>>> no means testing - anyone can use the service. They also accept food
>>> stamps.
>>>
>>> <http://www.angelfoodministries.com/>
>>>
>>
>> Yep, there was a write up in the local paper about this service on
>> in the Beaufort SC area. I think it's a great idea. I'm thinking
>> of getting a "senior box" for Mom for when I go back to TN for a few
>> days. I'll be having a caregiver come stay with her and they do
>> light cooking as well as housekeeping but this will make things
>> easier all around.
>
> D'oh! You know, I didn't even think of your mom, when I brought this
> up in chat -- even though you'd probably been talking about her sitch
> in there. <whacks forehead with trackball>
>
> Problem is, though...isn't she a fussy eater? There's no room
> there for "hates chicken, won't eat hot dogs, got sick once a day
> after eating meat loaf and hasn't had any since, Hawaiin Punch isn't
> real fruit juice, etc."
Yeah, she's a tad fussy. They can always make eggs for her instead.
Besides, she made me drink Hawaiian Punch when I was a kid. Payback is a
bitch! (I'm KIDDING!)
Jill
Dan Goodman
>
> This is a paste of a post someone made a day or two ago to another
> group. I mentioned this nonprofit in chat last night, and someone
> there had heard of it, as well. A bit of discussion ensued. As
> noted, there are other packages available than the one detailed.
>
> <quote
> --------------------------------------------------------------->
>
> I came across an organization by the name of Angel Food Ministries.
> They offer a basket of food at a greatly discounted price - $30 buys
> enough food to feed a family of four for a week, they claim. There's
> no means testing - anyone can use the service. They also accept food
> stamps.
The equivalent in Minnesota is Fare For All. The standard food package
is currently $17; distribution sites can add a small fee (which seems
to be usually 50 cents.)
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>
> Boy, rib eye steaks...I guess "the poor" are eating pretty well these
> daze,
> lol.
>
> And Hawaiian Punch!?
>
> I'm just sayin'...
>
Blinky the Shark
> Yeah, she's a tad fussy. They can always make eggs for her instead.
> Besides, she made me drink Hawaiian Punch when I was a kid. Payback is a
> bitch! (I'm KIDDING!)
I drink *diet* Hawaiian Punch. :)
Blinky the Shark
> Blinky the Shark wrote:
>
>>
>> This is a paste of a post someone made a day or two ago to another
>> group. I mentioned this nonprofit in chat last night, and someone
>> there had heard of it, as well. A bit of discussion ensued. As
>> noted, there are other packages available than the one detailed.
>>
>> <quote
>> --------------------------------------------------------------->
>>
>> I came across an organization by the name of Angel Food Ministries.
>> They offer a basket of food at a greatly discounted price - $30 buys
>> enough food to feed a family of four for a week, they claim. There's
>> no means testing - anyone can use the service. They also accept food
>> stamps.
>
> The equivalent in Minnesota is Fare For All. The standard food package
> is currently $17; distribution sites can add a small fee (which seems
> to be usually 50 cents.)
For the record, Angel Food Ministries (my original topic) has nine hosts
in Minnesota.
Ms P
>
>> This is a paste of a post someone made a day or two ago to another group.
>> I mentioned this nonprofit in chat last night, and someone there had
>> heard
>> of it, as well. A bit of discussion ensued. As noted, there are other
>> packages available than the one detailed.
>>
>> <quote --------------------------------------------------------------->
>>
>> I came across an organization by the name of Angel Food Ministries. They
>> offer a basket of food at a greatly discounted price - $30 buys enough
>> food to feed a family of four for a week, they claim. There's no means
>> testing - anyone can use the service. They also accept food stamps.
>>
>> I received my first basket two weeks ago, and the food has been of high
>> quality. Here's their menu for October:
>>
>>
>> <-------------------------------------------------------------end quote>
>
>
> Boy, rib eye steaks...I guess "the poor" are eating pretty well these
> daze,
> lol.
>
> And Hawaiian Punch!?
>
> I'm just sayin'...
>
>
> --
> Best
> Greg
>
WTF is with the attitude that poor people can only have hamburger and hot
dogs???
Anybody can use Angel Food Ministries.
Ms P
JonquilJan
once but found most of the items offered I could not eat (problems with age
related chemical sensitivity). However picked up a number of items on a
table where unwanted things were placed for anyone to take. Amazing the
amount of fresh carrots and rice that people didn't want.
There is also a free foods giveaway (surplus food) with no means
requirement - held about once a month in the village. Many years ago, I
also participated in that - and again was amazed at the number of items on
the 'trade' table that people didn't want. Again the rice, but also
cornmeal and dry milk. At one time, there was a course offered to show
people how to use these items - and only 4 people (including myself) showed
up. I can no longer participate in this - increasing problems with
disability - cannot stand in line for the time it takes - nor could carry
items to my vehicle.
JonquilJan
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Dan Goodman
> Dan Goodman wrote:
>
> > Blinky the Shark wrote:
> >
> >>
> >> This is a paste of a post someone made a day or two ago to another
> >> group. I mentioned this nonprofit in chat last night, and someone
> >> there had heard of it, as well. A bit of discussion ensued. As
> >> noted, there are other packages available than the one detailed.
> >>
> >> <quote
> >> --------------------------------------------------------------->
> >>
> >> I came across an organization by the name of Angel Food Ministries.
> >> They offer a basket of food at a greatly discounted price - $30
> buys >> enough food to feed a family of four for a week, they claim.
> There's >> no means testing - anyone can use the service. They also
> accept food >> stamps.
> >
> > The equivalent in Minnesota is Fare For All. The standard food
> > package is currently $17; distribution sites can add a small fee
> > (which seems to be usually 50 cents.)
>
> For the record, Angel Food Ministries (my original topic) has nine
> hosts in Minnesota.
And it turns out that one is within 20 miles (maybe less) of me.