Extra Helpings For Stephentown

The September ordering date for the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, August 27, 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 September choices which can be ordered then are:  $21 basic bundle:  a 2 lb. pkg. pulled BBQ pork, a 3 lb. box John Morrell all meat franks, a 3 lb. bag I.Q.F. boneless chicken breast, 1.5 lbs. Holton ( lb.)  beef patties, a 1 lb. bag I.Q.F. strawberries and a 1 lb. bag I.Q.F. mixed berries (blackberries, blueberries and strawberries).  Special #1 at $17.50 is 8 lbs. of fresh boneless center cut pork loin.    Special # 2 at $11.25 is a 5 lb. block of sliced white American cheese.  The Meat Box at $32 contains 2 lbs. cranberry and apple stuffed pork chops, 3 lbs. honey mustard flavored chicken breast, 3 lbs. home-style beef patties, 2 lbs. maple breakfast sausage links and 3 lbs. chicken patties.
Cash payment must be made when ordering. The pick up date is Thursday, September 24, 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 or to offer your help with the program, call Paula Dibble at 518-733-0699 or Mary Defreest at 518-733-0009.