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Everyone Qualifies: $70 Worth Of Groceries For $30
March 16, 2010
As the cost of food continues to rise, there is a program available locally that can save more than half of the cost of groceries. And, perhaps best of all, everyone qualifies, no strings attached .It’s called Angel Food Ministries, a program that provides food relief to more than a half million families a month across the nation.
It’s a simple concept…pay $30 for a box of food worth about $70. There are no applications; everyone qualifies regardless of family status or income. The process is simple too…just stop by one of the designated local locations, pay the $30 and return on the designated pickup day to receive the box of food. They even accept food stamps. Or, the food can be ordered online at angelfoodministries.com.
The March “Signature Box” for $30 includes enough food to assist in feeding a family of four for about a week, including beef steaks, bacon wrapped turkey fillets, boneless center cut pork chops, ground beef, pizza, fruits, vegetables and more.
In the North Escambia area, orders can be placed online or through Allen Memorial United Methodist Church in Cantonment, New Life Baptist Church in Century or the Poarch Band of Creek Indians.
By combining different food orders, an entire family of four can be fed meals for April for $152 — less than $6 per meal, according to Katrina Williamson, program director at Allen Memorial. To see her meal plan, click here (pdf).
For the complete March menu options, click here (pdf).
At Allen Memorial in Cantonment orders for March can be placed March 17th from 2p.m. -5 p.m. at the church at 206 Pace Parkway in Cantonment for a food delivery on March 27. The church accepts cash, food stamps, checks, money orders or SNAP. Online orders can be made with a credit or debit card for pickup in Cantonment.
“Our food is “restaurant grade” meats, frozen vegetables, fruits, dairy products, etc. which we acquire through our involvement with only the best producers/vendors of high quality, “name brand” foods. Never “seconds” or “day old” type products are involved,” according to the Angel Food Ministries web site.
For more information about the program in Cantonment, call Allen Memorial United Methodist Church at 968-6213 or online at www.angelfoodministries.com. To visit the church and place an order…take Highway 29 south into Cantonment. Turn right at the red light onto Muscogee Road. and take the second right onto Pace Parkway.
For more information about the program in the Century area, call New Life Baptist Church at (850) 256-5696. For more information about the program in the Atmore area, call the Poarch Band of Creek Indians at (251) 368-9136 ext. 2600. Or for information about the program at any site, visit www.angelfoodministries.com.
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9 Responses to “Everyone Qualifies: $70 Worth Of Groceries For $30”
We have been distributing (and personally purchasing) the Angel Food for a couple of years up here in North Alabama. I am SO GLAD that it is now down there! It is a WONDERFUL ministry for a church to take on this and it is a blessing to those who receive the food as well!
It’s a double blessing for those who are on welfare and receive the EBT food stamp card because this helps them to get healthy good food CHEAPER than the grocery stores. We receive so many tearful thank yous that it makes it even more rewarding!
LIBERTY BAPTIST CHURCH in Pineview also participates in the Angel Food Ministry. It is such a blessing to be a part of this wonderful outreach ministry as we serve our Lord and community.
Orders can be placed by calling 296-2864, 867-2794, or 251-363-0485.
Visit our website at http://www.libertybapt.com.
We would love to hear from you.
All the person wondering where and when has to do is go to the angel food ministry site and put in their zip code and it will pull up the closest sites to them. Most of the churchs that I deal with, all have numbers of church members to get in contact with, not numbers at the church, because they do not have phones at the churches. They are either cells or their home phone numbers. The person interested can also order on line with any of us as well, and not have to worry about getting with someone to pay, it can all be done over the internet.
You can also do this at the Porach Creek office in poarch
I have had a hard time getting in touch with the sites to find out when they are accepting orders and money and when the deliveries will be made. The easiest way in the Alabama area is the indian reservation. The reason is because there is always an answer on the office telephone. Sometimes the church locations don’t return calls until days later or sometimes not at all!! My hat is off to the churches who handle it differently, but this has been my experience in Escambia Alabama.
If the church office would include, in their recorded message, the time and place to place orders and the date and time of pickup it would be wonderful!!
It is a good program if you can get the necessary information to the public.
Southside Baptist Church in Monroeville is an Angel Food Site.You can call the Church at 251-743-2577 for more info.This is a wonderful ministery not only the ability to be able to help people with the cost of food but also to reach out to the community.It is all about God and His wonderful love.I encourage you to check out the website and if you would like to order from us just give us a call.
To the Angel Food participant “Name (required)” – Thanks for the Kudos!!! It is a pleasure to serve you.
I wasn’t aware of the details of this program, but it seems to be a good deal considering all you get in the different specials. People would spend a lot more money in the grocery store for the same food being offered in these specials. And being able to order online even makes it more convenient!!
I have taken advantage of this program and can attest that the quality and value are excellent.
I also will say that the people of Allen Memorial Methodist Church are a credit to the Lord, in the service they show to all who come to pick up their food. Thank you, and thank you also NW Florida for getting the word out! Good job!.