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Angel Food Ministries, an organization dedicated to providing
affordable high-quality food to those in need, has just expanded
its meal offerings to include a specialty Christmas box, which
includes everything needed for a traditional holiday celebration
– even the dressing.
Host sites are taking orders now throughout 37 states and
the District of Columbia, and will be distributing the meals
in time for the holidays. Each Christmas dinner box contains
enough food for six to seven people and costs only $35.
Angel Food provides individuals and families with fresh brand-name
food for a fraction of the retail price, said a spokesperson
for the ministry.
By purchasing food in bulk, directly from some of the top
suppliers in the country, food is discounted by up to 50 percent
of retail, the spokesperson said.
A standard medium-sized box of food may be purchased for $30,
and contains quality food staples from every food group, including
chicken or beef, milk, eggs, vegetables and fruits.
Each of the regular boxes of food feeds a family of four for
about one week, or a single individual for almost a month.
The menu selections vary each month, and consist of both fresh
and frozen items, saving Americans money with no sacrifice to
quality. There is even a box geared toward the nutritional needs
of senior citizens, the spokesperson said.
Angel Food Ministries’ services are for everyone, regardless
of economic circumstances, the spokesperson added. There are
no limits to the quantity of boxes per individual, nor are there
any applications or qualifications for eligibility.
“In response to current economic conditions, Angel Food
has stepped up their efforts to meet the growing needs by adding
new distribution centers and hosts sites as quickly and as efficiently
as possible,” the spokesperson said.
The demand for Angel Food’s services nationwide has increased
substantially, with September and October shattering all previous
months’ orders, the spokesperson said.
Angel Food Ministries helps every local “host site”
with direct financial donations in proportion with the number
of units distributed from a site. Since 1994, more than $14
million has been donated back to houses of worship, community
centers and other host sites throughout the country.
Anyone who wishes to make use of Angel Food’s services
can call 1-888-819-3745.
Local host sites include Laurel Springs Baptist Church (262-1330),
Greenway Baptist Church (262-7750), and Boone United Methodist
Church (264-6090).
Orders for December must be placed by Sunday, Dec. 7, with
the individual host sites. December delivery is Saturday, Dec.
13, at each host site.
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