Extra Helpings Pickup And Ordering Dates

The August ordering date for the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, July 30, 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 August $21 basic bundle consists of 2 (1 lb.) packages of tilapia fish fillets, 1 lb. of 90% lean ground beef, 3 lbs. of sweet Italian sausage rope, 1 lb. of package chicken patties, 1 cantaloupe and a 5 lb. bag of potatoes. Special #1 at $18 is 10 lbs. of baby back ribs (three full and a partial rack). Special # 2 at $19.25 is a 10 lb. box I.Q.F. boneless/skinless chicken breasts (individually packaged).  The Meat Box at $32 contains 2 lbs. marinated sirloin steak tips, 3 lbs. chicken tenders (2/1 lbs.), 3 lbs. pepper steaks (8/6 oz.), 2 lbs. bulk breakfast sausage (2/1 lb.), and 3 lbs. boneless spare ribs (2/1 lbs.).
Cash payment must be made when ordering.  The pick up date is Thursday, August 27, 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 at 518-733-0699 or Mary Defreest at 518-733-0009.