Healthy Life

The 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 16. 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 August package includes chicken breasts, hot dogs, corn, ground beef, hamburger helper, strawberries, marinated pork kabobs, elbow macaroni, tilapia fillets, pizza pepperoni, 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 chicken wings, pork tenderloin, lobster bites, mozzarella sticks, meatballs, and protein box containing ground turkey, Italian sausage, boneless chicken drumsticks meat, fish sticks, and bologna. 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 16 at Noon. Orders placed by mail must be received by Friday, August 16, 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 25, between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m., upon presentation of the order form.

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.