June Food Sense Orders Now Being Accepted

by Contributor | May 21, 2019 6:44 am

OSWEGO – Any residents of the Oswego area that would like to make their food dollars go farther may order June Food Sense packages until noon on June 7.

All Oswego-area residents may use the program.

There are no income limitations and no restrictions on the number of items one may buy.

The June package includes boneless chicken breasts, beef burgers, kielbasa, pollock fillets, ground turkey, potato salad, cheddar cheese, elbow macaroni, frozen peppers and onions, frozen berry blend, and fresh produce.

Payment in cash or EBT card must accompany the order.

Complete size and price information will be available at the time of ordering.

June specials, at various prices, include chicken nuggets, stuffed pork chops, Italian meatballs, protein box, American cheese, French fries, and stuffed shells.

Specials may be ordered with or without ordering the monthly package.

Orders may be placed in person at the Salvation Army Worship and Service Center, 73 W. Second St., Oswego, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., through June 7 at noon.

Orders may be placed by mail but must be received by June 5, with the envelope marked “Food Sense” on the front.

Checks must be payable to The Salvation Army. Mail to The Salvation Army, PO Box 146, Oswego, NY 13126.

Orders cannot be taken by phone.

Food orders must be picked up on June 20, between 11 a.m. and 1 p.m., upon presentation of the order form.

The Food Sense program is a service of the Food Bank of Central New York. The Oswego County Salvation Army is the official site for the City of Oswego and vicinity.

A basic assortment of food items is offered each month, along with several specials.

The Oswego County Salvation Army Corps provides fresh-cooked meals five days each week in both Fulton and Oswego, groceries from its food pantries, winter garments, and many other services to individuals and families in need throughout Oswego County.

The Corps operates a Bridging the Gap program, now serving two individuals, that teaches life skills and gives a second chance to young people who have made poor decisions.

Persons wishing to know more about The Salvation Army or to offer voluntary service are invited to call 315-343-6491 or stop at the office between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., Monday through Friday.

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