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Anyone can participate (yes- this means YOU!) Links below to share on social media or by forwarding this email to someone who you think could use this awesome service! Each package(unit) costs only $20.50 without limitation to the # of packages you may buy. While the items vary from month to month, the packages always include 4-5 meat items(eg. chicken, ground beef, or fish) 4-5 staple pantry items(eg. pasta, soup & rice) 2 fresh produce(eg. apples, carrots, or oranges) Also rotating monthly specials like stuffed pork chops, meatballs, American cheese, chicken tenders, lasagna can be purchased in addition to the basic unit. WOW! Can you believe that? Anyone can order and save! Contact your local food pantry. Please share this information with friends, family & neighbors.
Community Impact with a local food pantry.
The face of hunger has shifted from what once was the homeless man who used a soup kitchen to get by to working families and individuals who are struggling to make ends meet.
Food insecurity refers to the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) measure of lack of access to enough nutritionally adequate foods for an active, healthy lifestyle for all household members. Food insecurity is not exclusively a trait of the poverty stricken. Hunger and poverty often go hand in hand but poverty is not the ultimate determinant of food insecurity. Food insecurity may reflect a working households need to make trade-offs between important basic needs, such as housing or medical bills, and purchasing nutritionally adequate foods. Find out how this local nonprofit food pantry is making a difference in Phoenix and Syracuse, NY.
The core of our work is achieved by partnering with our local member agencies that distribute food to families in need. The key partners that make up our emergency food network are food pantries, soup kitchens, and emergency shelters. Other not-for-profit agencies such as daycare centers, rehabilitation centers, senior centers, and group homes are able to utilize membership as a way to supplement their agency food needs.
church programs
Pennellville United Methodist Church
Free Will Dinner
Last Tuesday of the month
Serving begins at 4:00 p.m. (usually runs until 6:00 p.m.)
(Offering accepted but not expected)
Sunday Bread Ministry
Pennellville UMC receives FREE BREAD from Panera on Saturday night and distribute it to families with need on Sundays. If someone has a need, they may contact Pastor Jeff (Jhodge312@yahoo.com).
State Street United Methodist Church:
Free Will dinner on the second Sunday of every month at 4PM
357 State Street
Fulton, NY 13069
AREA FREE MEALS (subject to change)
Salvation Army – Oswego County
73 West 2nd Street, Oswego, NY 13126
Mon – Sat, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
62 South 1st Street, Fulton, NY 13069
Mon – Fri, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Mexico First United Methodist Church
4372 Church Street 315-963-3066
Mexico, NY 13114
Monday, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
All Saints Episcopal Church
153 South First Street 315-592-2102
Fulton, NY 13069
Tuesday, 5:30 – 6:30 pm
Hannibal United Methodist Church
320 Church Street 315-564-3001
Hannibal, NY 13074
Thursday, 11:30 am – 12:30 pm
Trinity United Methodist Church
45 East Utica Street 315-343-1715
Oswego, NY 13126
1st Sunday, 4:30 – 6:00pm
Minetto United Methodist Church
St Rte 48 & Co Rte 8 315-343-3465
Minetto, NY
typically 4th Sunday, 4:00 – 6:00 pm
Donations are not expected, but will be accepted.
Call 315-343-3465 with questions The Minetto United Methodist Church will host other free dinners (menus subject to change) on:
Sept 22 (4th Sun) chicken & biscuits, potatoes, vegetables
Oct 27 (4th Sun) Spanish rice, vegetables, bread. Nov 24 (4th Sun just before Thanksgiving) beef stew, cornbread
Food Bank of CNY
Food Bank of Central New York serves as the main food distribution hub for hundreds of partner agencies that comprise the emergency food network in our eleven county service region across central and northern New York. The Food Bank provides more than 14 million pounds of food – the equivalent of 12.1 million meals – to hungry families, children, and elderly every year.
What is Food $en$e? - Food sense offers the opportunity to stretch your food budget by purchasing quality food at a discount. No donated food is used in this program.
Who is eligible? Anyone who needs to stretch their food dollars can participate. It's a buying club- you are not required to show proof of income.
How does it work? It's simple. Call or visit the nearest site in your county, order, and pay in advance. Cost is $20.50 per unit. Cash or EBT card are accepted (no checks). Packages are picked up near the end of the month at your local site.
What is a unit? Ten to twelve food items including fresh fruits and vegetables, meats and grocery staples.
Sites:
Phoenix- First Congregational Church contact Roberta Daly 315-591-7530
Pulaski- United Methodist, 2 Hubble St. contact Peggy Balcom 315-298-0395
Fulton- UMC, 1408 St Rt. 176 contact Amanda Allen 315-427-4534
Oswego- Salvation Army, 73 W 2nd St. contact Capt. Heather Odem 315-343-6491
Central Square- Divine Mercy Parish, 592 S. Main St. contact Linda House 315-676-2898
FOOD $EN$E www.foodbankcny.org/our-programs/food-sense-program
FULTON: Fulton 1st United Methodist Church, 1408 St Rte 176, Fulton - Order (w/ payment) Deadline: Fri, September 13 by 1 pm Pick up: Wed, September 24, 10 am at Fulton 1st UMC in Fulton Call church office (315-592-7347) with any questions or to arrange a different pick up time OSWEGO: Salvation Army of Oswego County, 73 W. Second St, Oswego unfortunately the order form was not received in time to be included with this email – if you are interested, please email me and I will forward once I receive the order form Contact Lt Alberta Rakestraw or Captain Heather Odom (315-343-6491) at the Salvation Army in Oswego with any questions For other Food Sense locations throughout Oswego County (Central Square, Fulton, Phoenix and Pulaski), refer to contact info at www.foodbankcny.org/find-food
All Saints Episcopal Church
5:30-6:30 (Doors open at 5:15)
Dinner provided free to anyone who is in need.
Tuesday Night Dinner Donors
Tracy L. Mc Afee (Fulton YMCA Speed Demon)
Sheriff’s Silver Star Assoc. Inc.
Fulton Dental Health Assoc.
Fulton Rotary Club, Inc.
Dr. Stuart Trust, PC
Net & Die Inc.
Greco Family Orchard
GMB Farms
Caltabiano’s Farm Stop
Maryinuk Farms
Godfrey’s Last Stand
Fowlers Farm Market
Rosemary Occhino
Laura Bishop
Fulton Professional FFA
Dr. J Lopez
Sunrise Rotary
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