Stephentown Extra Helpings

The January ordering date for the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, December 17, 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 are: $21 basic bundle – a 6-7 lb. roasting chicken, 1 lb. mild bulk sausage roll, 1.5 lbs. 100% home-style beef patties, 2 lbs. boneless pork chops, a 2 lb. bag of onions and a 5 lb. bag of potatoes. Special #1 at $13 is 6 lbs. Italian rope sausage (2 3-lb. boxes). Special # 2 at $20 is 10 lbs IQF boneless skinless chicken breasts. The Meat Box at $32 contains a 2 lb. pork roast netted, 3 lbs. stew beef (3 1-lb. packages), 3 lbs. chicken tenders (2 1-lb. packages), 2 lbs. maple breakfast sausage links and 3 lbs. ground beef 90/10 (3 1-lb. packages).
Cash payment must be made when ordering. The pick up date is Thursday, January 28, 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, 518-733-0699, or Mary Defreest, 518-733-0009.