Stephentown Extra Helpings

The May ordering date for the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, April 29, 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 May choices which can be ordered then are: $21 basic bundle – 2 lbs. turkey burgers all-natural white meat, a 3 lb. bag IQF boneless chicken breast, 1.5 lbs. 100% home style beef patties, 1 lb. all-beef hot dogs, 1 lb. fresh strawberries and a 1 lb. bag of cole slaw mix. Special #1 at $12.75 is a 5 lb. box of boneless country style spare ribs. Special # 2 at $19.25 is a 10-lb. fresh, boneless/skinless chicken breast. The Meat Box at $32 contains 3 lbs. of boneless spare ribs, 3 lbs. of Salisbury steak, 3 lbs. of 80/20 beef patties (4/4 oz. per lb.), 3 lbs. of chicken tenders (2/1.5 lbs.) and 2 lbs. of maple flavored breakfast sausage links.
Cash payment must be made when ordering. The pick up date is Thursday, May 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 or to offer your help with the program, call Paula Dibble at 518-733-0699 or Mary Defreest at 518-733-0009.