Stephentown Extra Helpings – June

The June ordering date for the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, May 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 June choices are: $21 basic bundle – a 1¼ lb. turkey tenderloin (new item), 2 lbs. of chicken tenders, 3 lbs. of sweet Italian sausage rope, 1 lb. 90% lean ground beef, 1 pint grape tomatoes and 1 pint fresh blueberries. Special #1 at $13.50 is a 3 lb. box of IQF butterfly breaded shrimp (16/20 count). Special # 2 at $15.50 is a pasta assortment of 18 oz. stuffed shells, 12 oz. sun-dried tomato stuffed rigatoni, 12 oz. spinach stuffed rigatoni, 13 oz. large round ravioli, 16 oz. tricolor tortellini, 18 oz. manicotti, 13 oz. pierogies with potato, Swiss and jack cheese and 2 jars (1 qt. each) of Casa Visco spaghetti sauce.  The Meat Box at $32 contains 3 lbs. 90% lean ground beef (3-1 lb. packages), 2½ lbs. IQF boneless, skinless chicken breast, 2 lbs. sweet Italian sausage rope, 3 lbs. of Salisbury steak and 2½ lbs. of all-natural gourmet meatballs (fully cooked).
Cash payment must be made when ordering.  The pick up date is Thursday, June 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.