The Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown will take orders on Thursday, October 2, from 3:30 to 6 pm at the Stephentown Federated Church on Garfield Road. The Extra Helpings program is part of the Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York. It allows anyone to buy nutritious food at lower than retail prices. There are no limits on age, income, number of bundles or geography so all smart shoppers are welcome and encouraged to participate. You may also order when picking up your September order on September 25.
The October choices are a $21 basic bundle containing 1.5 lbs. bacon wrapped pork medallions (4 6-oz.), 2 lbs. bag of chicken tenders, a 1 lb. pkg. of sirloin sandwich steaks, 2 lbs. pre-seasoned meatloaf mix, 3 lbs. bag apples and 20 oz. peeled butternut squash. Special #1 is a 5 lb. block of sliced American cheese for $13. Special #2 is an assortment of stuffed pasta for $15.50 – 18 oz. stuffed shells, 12 oz. sun-dried tomato stuffed rigatoni, 12 oz. spinach-stuffed rigatoni, 13 oz. large round ravioli, 16 oz. tri-color tortellini, 18 oz. manicotti, 13 oz. pirogie with potato, Swiss and jack cheeses and 2 qts. Casa Visco spaghetti sauce. The meat box for $32 contains 2 lbs. netted pork roast, 3 1 lb. pkgs. of stew beef, 3 1 lb. pkgs. of 90/10 ground beef, 2 lbs. breakfast sausage links and two 1.5 lb. pkgs. of chicken tenders.
Cash payment must be made when ordering. A $1 per customer delivery fee is requested to cover transportation costs. The pick up date is Thursday, October 23, from 3:30 to 6 pm at the Stephentown Federated Church. You may have another person order or pick up your order, but any food not claimed during the pick-up hours will be donated to the food pantry. For additional information, call Audrey Foody 518-33-5872 or Paula Dibble 518-733-0699.