Stephentown Extra Helpings

The ordering date for November bundles from the Extra Helpings Community Food Buying Club in Stephentown is Thursday, October 28, 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 November choices which can be ordered then are:  $21 basic bundle – 10-12 lb. whole turkey, 1 lb. tilapia fish fillets, 1 lb. mild bulk sausage roll, 1 dozen fresh large eggs, 5 lb. bag potatoes and 1 bunch sleeved celery. Special #1 at $13.50 is 2 lbs. of cooked shrimp (peeled, cleaned, deveined, 41-50 count) to thaw and serve with your favorite cocktail sauce. Special #2 at $20.25 is a fresh spiral cut ham (8.5 lb. average weight). The Meat Box at $32 contains 2.5 lbs. IQF boneless/skinless chicken breasts, 2 lbs. sweet Italian sausage rope, 3 lbs. ground beef 90/10 (3 1-lb. packages), 3 lbs. Salisbury steaks and 2.5 lbs. gourmet meatballs (all natural, fully cooked).
Cash payment must be made when ordering. The pick up date is Thursday, November 18, from 3:30 to 6 pm at the Stephentown Federated Church.  That is a week earlier than usual because of Thanksgiving. 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.