Majorly discounted food

June 8, 2008 | Filed Under Great ideas, Plain cool 

The slowing economy is hurting a lot of people’s pockets.  Food prices are rising and wages aren’t.  Where’s the relief? 

Well, I’m glad you asked.    I just discovered a site called Angel Food Ministries that will provide relief for many for as long as they can.  For $30, you can order a medium-sized box of food valued at about $65.  The drop occurs only once a month, with different order and pick-up times for different parts of the country.  The drawback is that you have to order the food 2 weeks before you pick it up, but if it’ll save you 50%, I’d have to say it’s worth it. 

Just type in your zip code to locate the closest hosting site to you–usually a church–and place your order directly with them.

Here’s next month’s menu.  Thirty bucks gets you:

1.5 lb. Rib Eye Steaks (4 x 6 oz) 1.5 lb. Hamburger Patties (4 x 6 oz) 2 lb. Pork Riblets 4 lb. Individually Quick Frozen Chicken Leg Quarters 2 lb. Breaded Chicken Tenders 20 oz. Supreme Pizza 1 lb. Mild Italian Sausage 2 lb. French Fries

16 oz. Sliced Carrots 16 oz. Mixed Vegetables 32 oz. Borden 2% Reduced Fat Shelf Stable Milk 6 oz. Pancake Mix 15 oz. Pork and Beans 14 oz. Ketchup 7.5 oz. Macaroni & Cheese Dozen Eggs Dessert Item

Unfortunately, this doesn’t at all work with my pescatarian/vegan/”healthy” diet.  But maybe it works for you.

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