The January pickup and ordering date for the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, December 18, 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.
The January choices which can be ordered on December 18 are: $21 basic bundle containing a 6-7 lb. roasting chicken, 1 lb. mild bulk sausage roll, 1 lb. 100% home style beef patties, 2 lbs. boneless pork chops, 2 lb. bag onions and 5 lb. bag potatoes. Special #1 is 6 lbs. of Italian sweet sausage (two 3 lb. boxes) at $13. Special #2 is a 10 lb. bag of boneless skinless chicken breasts for $20. The Special #3 meat box for $32 contains a 2 lb. pork roast (netted), three 1 lb. packages of stew beef, two 1.5 lb. packages of chicken tenders, 2 lbs. maple breakfast sausage links and three 1 lb. packages of 90/10 ground beef.
Cash payment must be made when ordering. The January pick-up date is Thursday, January 29, 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 Paula Dibble 518-733-0699.