Earlier this year, St. Matthew Church began hosting Angel Food Ministries, with the help of several other area churches.
\nBased in Georgia, Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States.
\nMany people struggle each month to stretch their grocery budget, and area churches hope this program can provide some relief for area residents.
\nAngel Food is \u201crestaurant grade\u201d meat, frozen vegetables, fruits, dairy products and more, which are acquired through involvement with only the best producers\/vendors of high quality name brand foods. It never includes \u201cseconds\u201d or \u201cday old\u201d products.
\nEach month, order forms including the menu will be made available through area churches for those who wish to purchase food that month.
\nA different menu is produced each month, at a cost of $30.
\nParticipants who order the main menu may also purchase monthly specials at a great price.
\nOrders must be pre-paid by the specified date and pick-up will be held at St. Matthew Church.
\nPayments accepted include money order, cash, or the Access Card.
\nPersonal checks will not be accepted.
\nThis month\u2019s orders will be accepted between 3 and 6 p.m. on August 8 and distribution will be August 23.
\nAugust\u2019s menu includes 1.5 lb. ribeye steaks (4 x 6 oz.); 5 lb. chicken leg quarters; 28 oz. chicken breast nuggets; 28 oz. Salisbury steak dinner entr\u00e9e; 32 oz. breaded chicken breast filets; 16 oz. smoked sausage; 16 oz. California blend frozen vegetables; 16 oz. frozen carrots; 16 oz. frozen chopped spinach; 10 ct. frozen waffles; 16 oz. bean soup mix; 1 lb. rice; 9 oz. instant potatoes (14 servings); 15 oz. sliced peaches; 32 oz. Borden shelf stable milk; one dozen eggs and one dessert item.
\nOne or more specials are available, at an additional cost, to those who purchased the main menu items.
\nThere are four August specials available.
\nThe first is a 7 lb. family assorted grill box for $20. It includes 1.5 lb. baseball cut sirloin filet (4 x 6 oz. thick-cut); 2 lbs. juicy boneless skinless chicken breast; 2 lbs. St. Louis-style ribs and 1.5 lb. hamburger patties (4 x 6 oz.).
\nSpecial No. 2 is the 4.5 lb. steak and meat combo for $20.
\nThe steak and meat combo consists of 1.5 lb. New York strips (2 x 12 oz.); 1.5 lb. bacon-wrapped beef filet (4 x 6 oz.) and 1.5 lb. bacon-wrapped pork filet (4 x 6 oz.).
\nThe 4.5 lb. stuffed chicken breast combo for $18 is special No. 3.
\nIt includes 1.5 lb. cordon bleu (4 x 6 oz.); 1.5 lb. broccoli cheese (4 x 6 oz.) and 1.5 lb. chicken breast Kiev (4 x 6 oz.).
\nFinally, special No. 4 is the fresh fruit and veggie box for $18. It comes with 4 red delicious apples; 4 lb. bag of oranges; 1 cello-wrapped lettuce; 1 large cabbage; 6 Russet potatoes; 2 cucumbers; 1 cantaloupe and 1 honeydew melon.
\nWhen picking up and order, individuals should bring a large box or laundry basket to carry items.
\nAngel Food Ministries reserves the right to substitute any of the above items due to availability, cost and quality.
\nInterested individuals can place monthly orders at St. Matthew Church from 3 to 6 p.m. on August 8, September 12, October 10, November 7 and December 5.
\nDistribution dates at Harkins Hall at St. Matthew\u2019s will be August 23, September 27, October 25, November 22 and December 20.
\nActual pick-up times will be announced each month.
\nVolunteers are always needed for distributions days. Interested individuals are always welcome to help spread the news of Angel Food Ministries.
\nFor more information, visit the website at www.angelfoodministries.com.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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