Demand at food banks growing

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Demand at food banks growing
 

ANDERSON - For the past two years, Elyssa Barajas and her four children have been showing up at Operation Love for their weekly ration of food.
 
 


http://www.theheraldbulletin.com/local/local_story_003220922.html
 

[kimmi]

I'm not sure if I've put this on here or not.  If you or someone you know is struggling and can use some help in the food department, go to www.angelfoodministries.com and look for a participating location near you.  For less than $40, you can receive enough groceries to feed a family of 4 for a week or more if you can stretch the ingredients.  Most of the time I think a box of food is like $25 to $30 each.  You can also purchase extra meats or entrees.  You DO NOT need to be on assistance to buy from this group.  Anyone can use them.  I hope this helps someone as we are all feeling the pinch. 

Here is what the January menu looks like. 

   REGULAR BOX

Balanced nutrition and variety with enough food to feed a family of four for a week.
   
1.5 lb. Ribeye Steak (4 x 6 oz.)

4 lb. Leg Quarters

1.5 lb. Beef Patties (4 x 6 oz.)

18 oz. Cheese Filled Manicotti

2 lb. Pork Rib Strips

1 lb. Chicken Breast Fajita Strips

1 lb. Ground Turkey

1 lb. Broccoli

1 lb. Peas

6 ct. Oatmeal Variety Box

2 each-Regular, Maple Brown Sugar and Apple Cinnamon

32 oz. 2% Shelf Stable Milk

8 oz. Blueberry Muffin Mix

12 ct. White Corn Tortillas

1 lb. Pinto Beans

7 oz. Chicken Flavored Rice & Vermicelli

One Dozen Eggs

Dessert Item
$30.00   



SENIOR/CONVENIENCE BOX

For Seniors or People on the Go!

Ten perfectly seasoned, nutritionally balanced, fully cooked meals—just heat and serve. Each meal has been developed with the dietary needs of senior citizens in mind, and contains 3 oz. of protein, a starch & two vegetables or fruit.

New Orleans Style Chicken over Savory Rice with Okra & Tomatoes and Diced Sweet Potatoes

Grilled Chicken Strips & Penne Pasta with Creamy Tomato Basil Sauce, Capri Blend Vegetables and Green Beans with Onions and Red Peppers

Beef & Bowtie Pasta with Herbed Tomato Sauce, Capri Blend Vegetables and Corn

Flame-Broiled Salisbury Steak with Brown Gravy, Sour Cream & Chive Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables

Cheesy Chicken and Broccoli Casserole with Rice, Green Beans and Squash Medley
   
Classic Chicken Tetrazzini with Diced Carrots and Green Peas

Country Fried Steak with Cream Gravy, Red Skin Whipped Potatoes and Mixed Vegetables

Spaghetti with Meatballs, Green Beans and Cinnamon Applesauce

Chicken Parmesan with Whipped Potatoes and Capri Blend Vegetables

Flame-Broiled Beef Patty with Onion Gravy, Sour Cream & Chive Potatoes and Capri Blend Vegetables

10 Desserts included with Senior/Convenience Meals

$28.00


   JANUARY  SPECIAL #1
6 lb. Assorted Combo Box                    $22.00
1.5 lb. Bone-In New York Strips (2 x 12 oz.)
1 lb. Sirloin Strips (2 x 8 oz.)
1.5 lb. Boneless Pork Chops -Thick Cut (4 x 6 oz.)
2 lb. Hamburger Steak (4 x 8 oz.)



JANUARY  SPECIAL #2
4.5 lb. Bacon-Wrapped Meat Combo   $21.00
1.5 lb. Bacon-Wrapped Beef Filet (4 x 6 oz.)
1.5 lb. Bacon-Wrapped Pork Filet (4 x 6 oz.)
1.5 lb. Bacon-Wrapped Chicken Filet (4 x 6 oz.)



JANUARY  SPECIAL #3
3.75 lb. T-Bone Special                        $21.00
3.75 lb. T-Bone Steaks (5 x 12 oz.)



JANUARY  SPECIAL #4
10 lb. Chicken Combo Box                  $20.00

4.5 lb. (avg.) Whole Perdue Chicken
2 lb. Wings
2 lb. Chicken Nuggets
2 lb. Breaded Chicken Tenders
   

JANUARY  SPECIAL #5
Fresh Fruit and Veggie Box             $21.00

4 lb. New Crop Idaho Baking Potatoes
3 lb. New Crop North Carolina Sweet Potatoes
2 lb. Western Grown Medium Yellow Onions
4 lb. Tree Ripened Navel Oranges
½ lb. New Crop Georgia Grown Pecan Halves
2 ea. Tree Ripened Florida Red Grapefruit
1 head New Crop Florida Green Cabbage
1 lb. Western Grown Carrots (cello packed)
4 ea. Tree Ripened Florida Tangerines
4 ea. Washington State Bosc Pears

[Sandy Eggo]

Good info. Wow, that's a crazy amount of food for the price! I haven't needed to use a food bank, but I've volunteered at a couple, just sorting food and putting it on the shelves and in bags, boxes, etc. I'll definitely remember to pass this along if I run along anyone who seems to need a helping hand.

Kinda off topic, but the fact that you're a teacher made me think of this. A few years ago, when I lived in Baltimore, there was talk of eliminating the free and reduced breakfast and lunch program. I was wholeheartedly against it, because I know that some of the children are unfortunate enough that the best meals they get for the day is at school.

It boggles my mind w/public assistance and food banks such as these, that there is still a hunger problem.

[kimmi]

I don't think they will end the program, but the entire school lunch program needs revamped.  The FR kids are receiving one or two meals full of carbs, sugar, and salt a day and in turn are the unhealthiest children we serve.  We are creating more of a tax burden by feeding these children nothing but crap.  I have kids that have high cholesterol already at the age of 10.  Type 2 diabetes is running rampant through elementary schools.  People want to eliminate federal programs because they are wasteful, but if the programs were run better, there would not be a need to eliminate them.  If you spend a little more on FR lunch programs, medicaid could save money by not having to pay for thousands of children with preventable illnesses.