Write a commentThe Oswego County Salvation Army Corps offers the Food Sense program of the Central New York Food Bank.
Any residents of the Oswego area who would like to stretch their food dollars may order August Food Sense packages until Noon on Friday, August 11. All Oswego-area residents may use the program. There are no income limitations and no restrictions on the number of items one may buy. Forty-five Oswego families used the program in May.
The August package includes pork tenderloin, hot dogs, frozen strawberries, boneless chicken leg pieces, cheddar cheese, asparagus cuts and tips, fish sticks, elbow macaroni, ground beef, cannellini beans, and two fresh produce items. Payment in cash or EBT card must accompany the order. Complete size and price information will be available at the time of ordering.
August specials at various prices include St. Louis style ribs, chicken thighs, shrimp, onion rings, beef and broccoli stir fry, and protein box containing tilapia fillets, boneless chicken breast, and red bell peppers with white rice in a savory soy sauce. 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 West Second Street, Oswego, Monday through Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., through Friday, August 11 at Noon. Orders placed by mail must be received by Friday, August 11, with the envelope marked “Food Sense” on the front. Payment by cash, check, or EBT card is accepted. 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 Thursday, August 24, between 11:00 a.m. and 1:00 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 an 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 Monday through Friday, 11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m., in both Fulton and Oswego, groceries from its food pantries open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, winter garments, and many other services to individuals and families in need throughout Oswego County.
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 at 73 West Second Street in Oswego, between 10:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
