My Aunt Donna introduced me to Angel Food Ministries about five or six months ago. Angel Food Ministries is a Christian food ministry that sells preselected packages of food for the discounted price of twenty five dollars per package . Angel foods also offers other specials at various discounted prices.
When Aunt Donna first told me about Angel Foods, I brushed it off because I thought that it was only for the poor. I told her that I didn't want to take away from those who needed it more than I . She explained that it was not only for the poor but for anyone who eats. She also explained that the more packages that the ministry sells, the better discounts they can get for buying in bulk and the more food that the consumer actually gets.
I was skeptical but decided to check out the web site . I liked what I saw and found a church near me that distributes this food. I E mailed the church's contact person and found out what days and times they took orders and payments. I decided to give it a try and headed to the church in my area to sign up. The process was very simple. All I had to do was write my name and phone number. Because I have a family of five who like to eat, I Ordered two packages, paid my fifty dollars, and was on my way within five minutes. I was given the pick up day and where to park for pick up when I signed up.
On pick up day I showed up, ordered and paid for the next months food, showed my receipt for the current month and was given two clothes pins. I walked into the next room where they took my clothes pins and started me down a line of tables, where they had workers put one of each item in my clothes baskets that I brought from home. By the end my baskets were full. A full clothes basket of food for only twenty five dollars. Not just junk food either, but meats, side dishes, vegetables, even a desert. Angel foods said that this is enough food for one person for the month, two people for two weeks ,or even a family of four for a week. As I said I order two packages. For April the menu is :
6) 4 oz. Hamburger Steaks with Bacon(4) 6 oz. Pork Chops(1) 2 lb. Breaded Breast Fillets(1) 1 lb. Ground Beef(1) 16 oz. Fully-Cooked Meatballs(1) 2 lb. Breaded Chicken Tenders(1) 12 in. Supreme Pizza(1) 16 oz. Corn Dogs(1) 20 oz. French Fries (1) 16 oz. Corn(1) 15 oz. Pork & Beans(1) 16 oz. Pinto Beans(1) 10 oz. Gravy(1) 16 oz. Rice(1) 6 oz. Pancake Mix(1) 30 oz. Pie(1) 16 oz. Green Beans
Everything that I have gotten has been top quality just like I would buy at the store.( No seconds, expired dates, crushed packaging or anything like that) Of course there have been a couple things that were not favorites of my family ( I have a picky bunch ) but I have found that even donating a couple items here and there , this is still a phenomenal deal.
I have been happy with the food and thrilled with the savings .
Yesterday when Michael returned from school he brought a flyer for Angel Food ministry. I guess that many are trying to get the word out to those who have not heard of it. I had not realized that thirty of the United States have multiple sites in their state. I told Michael that I would spread the word by sending E mails with a link to the site to all on my E mail list. After all who wouldn't want to get good food at an even better price ?
