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Tonya · 09-28-2005, 08:58 PM

To save some money on food http://www.lhm.net/angelfood.htm

You might want to check out the above link. From my understanding this is sponsered by local churches to help support their food drives. I have never used this program (only because I always manage to miss the deadline somehow) but my parents, my siblings and several of my coworkers use it. Basically anyone trying to stretch a budget for whatever reason is welcome. Once a month they provide this food and since they buy in bulk it is cheaper then if you bought it seperately. There are no income or need restrictions. I have pasted a sample menu and some FAQ from their websites. The web site is mainly for Oklahoma but there is a link check to see if Churchs in your state are participants if so just give them a call for more info.

<I>What is Angel Food?
It’s a non-profit organization that has developed a unique food outreach program. Once a month, using high-volume buying and volunteer labor to cut costs, they are able to make boxes of food available to the public at a fraction of the normal cost.

How is Angel Food different from other food programs or food banks?

First, there are no applications, no income restrictions or other requirements to be met, etc. People can order one box or many. Second, this is fresh, name-brand foods, not just another “give-away” program using commodities or outdated foods. Third, it’s not really a food bank, since all the food is distributed on a single day. And since people are required to pay something for the food, they retain a sense of dignity often taken from them by other programs.

Who can benefit from the program?
Everyone! While it’s terrific for those in the most difficult financial situations, (in fact, we are approved for the Food Stamp program), it is also designed as a tool for those who want to stretch their budget in order to be able to give more, or who are trying to save money to reduce their debt… and we have countless people who are doing very well financially, but buy several boxes to give to those in need. It’s a great way for the average person to do a little each month to help others!

October 2005 MENU

One 3-lb Chicken Breast Filets
One 2-lb Pork Riblets
One 3-lb Breaded Frying Chicken
One 1-lb Choice Ground Beef
One 1-lb Ground Turkey
One 28-oz Betty Crocker Beef Crock Pot Classic
One 20-oz Progresso Steak & Mushroom Soup
One Pkg Totino’s Pepperoni Pizza Rolls
One 3-lb Bag Apples
One 2-lb French Fries
One 16-oz Cut Broccoli
One 16-oz Corn On The Cob
One 12-oz Breakfast Cereal
One 8-oz Pasta Salad Mix
One 7.5-oz Macaroni & Cheese
One 7-oz Biscuit Mix
One Dozen Eggs
One Family Dessert

ALL THIS FOR THE LOW PRICE OF JUST $25.00
No Applications
No Qualifications
No Limit On Quantity Purchased

And this is not “day-old”or outdated” food. It’s all fresh, top quality, name brand products, shipped from the manufacturers to the Oklahoma Area Host Sites on refrigerated trucks for same-day distribution.

09-28-2005, 08:58 PM	#10 (permalink)
Tonya Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Tulsa, OK Posts: 11 Recipes: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Trimming the family budget... To save some money on food http://www.lhm.net/angelfood.htm You might want to check out the above link. From my understanding this is sponsered by local churches to help support their food drives. I have never used this program (only because I always manage to miss the deadline somehow) but my parents, my siblings and several of my coworkers use it. Basically anyone trying to stretch a budget for whatever reason is welcome. Once a month they provide this food and since they buy in bulk it is cheaper then if you bought it seperately. There are no income or need restrictions. I have pasted a sample menu and some FAQ from their websites. The web site is mainly for Oklahoma but there is a link check to see if Churchs in your state are participants if so just give them a call for more info. <I>What is Angel Food? It’s a non-profit organization that has developed a unique food outreach program. Once a month, using high-volume buying and volunteer labor to cut costs, they are able to make boxes of food available to the public at a fraction of the normal cost. How is Angel Food different from other food programs or food banks? First, there are no applications, no income restrictions or other requirements to be met, etc. People can order one box or many. Second, this is fresh, name-brand foods, not just another “give-away” program using commodities or outdated foods. Third, it’s not really a food bank, since all the food is distributed on a single day. And since people are required to pay something for the food, they retain a sense of dignity often taken from them by other programs. Who can benefit from the program? Everyone! While it’s terrific for those in the most difficult financial situations, (in fact, we are approved for the Food Stamp program), it is also designed as a tool for those who want to stretch their budget in order to be able to give more, or who are trying to save money to reduce their debt… and we have countless people who are doing very well financially, but buy several boxes to give to those in need. It’s a great way for the average person to do a little each month to help others! *October 2005 MENU* *One 3-lb Chicken Breast Filets* *One 2-lb Pork Riblets* *One 3-lb Breaded Frying Chicken* *One 1-lb Choice Ground Beef* *One 1-lb Ground Turkey* *One 28-oz Betty Crocker Beef Crock Pot Classic* *One 20-oz Progresso Steak & Mushroom Soup* *One Pkg Totino’s Pepperoni Pizza Rolls* *One 3-lb Bag Apples* *One 2-lb French Fries* *One 16-oz Cut Broccoli* *One 16-oz Corn On The Cob* *One 12-oz Breakfast Cereal* *One 8-oz Pasta Salad Mix* *One 7.5-oz Macaroni & Cheese* *One 7-oz Biscuit Mix* *One Dozen Eggs* *One Family Dessert* ALL THIS FOR THE LOW PRICE OF JUST $25.00 No Applications No Qualifications No Limit On Quantity Purchased And this is not “day-old”or outdated” food. It’s all fresh, top quality, name brand products, shipped from the manufacturers to the Oklahoma Area Host Sites on refrigerated trucks for same-day distribution.