We are also participating in the Angel Food Ministries program,
http://www.angelfoodministries.com/ , it isn't charity, you don't need to be on foodstamps, you don't need to belong to the group (normally) that is the distributor in your area, it is a group that helps you get bulk savings on your food without you yourself having to store the bulk. Good food, not name brands, but not junk.
Unfortunately, the main box is mostly packaged, processed stuff. I guess everybody's definition of junk is different -- I would classify most of their frozen food as junk. I could see getting the main box just to get the supplementary produce and meat boxes, then giving back half of the main box.
FE: This month's menu:
1.5 lb. Ribeye Steaks (4 x 6 oz.)
4.5 lb. (Avg) Split Chicken Breast Family Tray Pack
***1 lb. Chicken Breast Fajita Strips
1 lb. Boneless Center-Cut Pork Chops (4 x 4 oz.)
***1 lb. Fully Cooked Meatballs
***1 lb. All Meat Hot Dogs
1 lb. Frozen Sliced Carrots
1 lb. California Blend Vegetables
1 lb. Pasta
***28 oz. Marinara Sauce
***48 oz. Hawaiian Punch
32 oz. Borden 2% Reduced Fat Shelf Stable Milk
12 ct. Corn Tortillas
One Dozen Eggs
*** One Dessert Item
If I asterisk the items that are likely to be full of ingredients I wouldn't feed my family, it rules out half the box. It really is a shame -- the idea has SO much potential. But in the end, there are none within 50 miles anyway.
WHY does budget shopping always mean feeding cr*p?? SO FRUSTRATING!!!
$30.00
