Angel Food Ministries

[*JG* 2]

I keep wanting to post this and keep forgetting.

This is a, I guess you would call it ministry, I call it place that helps people. In short, every month they post a food menu where you can buy a box of food for around $30, a value of at least twice that. You can also add on additional boxes at a discounted price. Nothing to sign up for. No qualifications whatsoever. You call....you order....you pay....you go pick it up. There is a place in pretty much every area. Usually, a Church. A Church you do not have to belong to. Each place seems to have a certain date you must order and pay for it and a certain date you must bring a box and pick it up.

So, here's the link.....check your area and you can read a more comprehensive description of what they offer. If you can't use it, maybe someone else can.....pass it on.

We are actually going to try it for the first time this month. We ordered by the 4th and pick up on the 23rd. My step-sister in California has been buying from them for years. She loves it.

http://www.angelfoodministries.com/

[Emancipation 2]

I've heard about this too.. and it doesn't matter how much money you make or how little. LOVE the idea.. and i have heard the meat packs that you can get are phenomenal!!

[*JG* 2]

I've heard about this too.. and it doesn't matter how much money you make or how little. LOVE the idea.. and i have heard the meat packs that you can get are phenomenal!!

They list a menu on the site. Sometime's 2 months worth.

We are trying it for the first time this month. Pick it up on the 24th. So, I guess we'll see.

[Mononoke28 134]

I just checked out the site. I've heard of this but thought it was only for low-income families.

So let me get this straight. You get all of this for $30??? Or am I reading it wrong?

REGULAR BOX

1.5 lb. Top Sirloin Strip Steaks (4 x 6 oz.)

2 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

3 lb. Breaded Chicken Chunks

1.5 lb. Boneless Pork Filet

20 oz. Supreme Pizza

1 lb. Ground Turkey

1 lb. Cheddar Cheese Bratwurst Sausage

1 lb. Green Beans

1 lb. Stir Fry Vegetables (Broccoli & Bell Peppers)

35 oz. Crinkle-cut Fries

32 oz. Borden 2% Reduced Fat Shelf Stable Milk

7.5 oz. Macaroni & Cheese

15 oz. Pork & Beans

7 oz. Chicken-Flavored Rice & Vermicelli

1 lb. Pinto Beans

One Dozen Eggs

One Dessert Item

Diana

[*JG* 2]

I just checked out the site. I've heard of this but thought it was only for low-income families.

So let me get this straight. You get all of this for $30??? Or am I reading it wrong?

REGULAR BOX

1.5 lb. Top Sirloin Strip Steaks (4 x 6 oz.)

2 lb. Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast

3 lb. Breaded Chicken Chunks

1.5 lb. Boneless Pork Filet

20 oz. Supreme Pizza

1 lb. Ground Turkey

1 lb. Cheddar Cheese Bratwurst Sausage

1 lb. Green Beans

1 lb. Stir Fry Vegetables (Broccoli & Bell Peppers)

35 oz. Crinkle-cut Fries

32 oz. Borden 2% Reduced Fat Shelf Stable Milk

7.5 oz. Macaroni & Cheese

15 oz. Pork & Beans

7 oz. Chicken-Flavored Rice & Vermicelli

1 lb. Pinto Beans

One Dozen Eggs

One Dessert Item

Diana

Yep.....If that is the menu for the month, that is what you get for the $30. How awesome is that?

I used to think it was for low income too. Like I said, my step-sister uses it all the time in California. I forgot all about it till they had a story on the news about a month ago and I thought, huh, maybe we should try it. Guess we'll see how it goes. So far, it was incredibly easy. I called and found out they collected the money and order on August 4th between 4 and 7 at a Church in my neighborhood. I go back and pick it up on the 24th. I have to take a box with me. That's it. No forms to fill out or anything. They just took my name and said they would ask for ID when I pick it up just so they don't give it to someone else.

[Mononoke28 134]

Oh wow, that is awesome. You'll have to let me know how it turned out because I really want to do too.

Thanks for the info!

Diana

[HAL 9000 96]

Wow I am impressed. Too bad I am avoiding red meat for 2 months... but I'll bookmark the site. Thanks!!!

[Marlita 0]

Hey JG, I used to do Angel Foods all the time when I lost my job right after college. It was such a blessing. Back then it was like $15 per box too! The food helped me out alot and I loved them. I hadn't been able to find one near me now, so thanks for posting this.

[Mononoke28 134]

Wow I am impressed. Too bad I am avoiding red meat for 2 months... but I'll bookmark the site. Thanks!!!

Oh you're just getting crazier and crazier by the minute. Giving up red meat for any period of time is just not right.

Especially for latinos!!!!

Diana

[sweet_peach 0]

I love this place. I've done it off and on for a few years now. You cant beat the deal that you get. Everyone should try to find a place close to you and do it.

[*JG* 2]

I got our box today. It was pretty amazing:

A whole chicken

hot dogs

Chicken breast fillets

Chicken nuggets

4 steaks

frozen veggie mix

frozen spinach

frozen carrots

canned fruit

salisbury steak dinner

eggs

milk

bag of beans

bag of rice

box of mashed potatoes

teddy bear cookies

$30. I call it a bargain. Saw September's menu. I'm already planning on order again and again.

[Krikit 1,163]

I'm confused. It says it's to help those in need:

With a heart to help others and a generous spirit, Joe and Linda Wingo founded Angel Food Ministries in 1994 to provide food for friends and neighbors who were struggling financially. Today, they are still doing the same thing. The Angel Food program now is helping provide food relief to more than 500,000 families each month.

Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and contributing to benevolent outreaches in communities throughout the United States.

[KarenCee 3]

"In need" comprises many things though. It could be that a family's finances are strapped due to whatever circumstances. It could be a sing mom just needing a little help. Believe me, I've used this before and it is incredible! Not only that, the use of this ministry by everyone who wants to participate helps keep it going for the many others whose needs are greater than others. Make sense? I'm glad they don't put an income limit on their program. You never know when you might have a need - whether it's for one month or a few. I'm sure that they also make money from this that goes back into their program, thereby keeping it available for everyone.

Edited August 24, 2008 by KarenCee

[Krikit 1,163]

I'm sure that they also make money from this that goes back into their program, thereby keeping it available for everyone.

Ahhh, I see.

[Heracles 417]

Obviously they are not going to discriminate but this is clearly subsidized / donated food for those who cannot afford it. I don't believe this is designed for everyone to get a cheap meal. There is nothing worse than people who can afford something abusing something available for those who are struggling.

There is a girl I know who used to regularly go to thrift stores, obviously for the less fortunate, solely so she could get a bargain.

Edited August 24, 2008 by Aficionado