Stephentown Extra Helpings For August

The ordering date for August bundles from the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, July 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 August choices which can be ordered on July 29 are: $21 basic bundle: 2 1-lb. packages of tilapia fish fillets, 1 lb. of 90% lean ground beef, 3 lbs. of sweet Italian sausage rope, a 1 lb. package of chicken patties, 1 cantaloupe and a 5 lb. bag of potatoes. Special #1 at $17.25 is an 8-lb. box of Holten quality beef patties. Special # 2 at $19.25 is a 10-lb. bag of boneless, skinless chicken breasts. The Meat Box at $32 contains 2 lbs. of marinated sirloin steak tips, 3 lbs. of chicken tenders (2/1.5-lb.), 3 lbs. of pepper steaks (8/6-oz.), 2 lbs. of bulk breakfast sausage (2/1-lb.), and 2 lbs. of boneless spare ribs (2/1-lb.).
Cash payment must be made when ordering. The pick up date is Thursday, August 26, 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.