Angel Food Ministries

Today I picked up our first box of "Angel Food". I found out about this through a flier at my local post office. The program has definitely made a believer out of me. I was able to purchase a box of food for $30. Here is what I received:

• 1.5 lb. Ribeye Steak (4 x 6 oz.)
• 4 lb. Leg Quarters
• 1.5 lb. Beef Patties (4 x 6 oz.)
• 18 oz. Cheese Filled Manicotti
• 2 lb. Pork Rib Strips
• 1 lb. Chicken Breast Fajita Strips
• 1 lb. Ground Turkey
• 1 lb. Broccoli
• 1 lb. Peas
• 6 ct. Oatmeal Variety Box
• 2 each-Regular, Maple Brown Sugar and Apple Cinnamon
• 32 oz. 2% Shelf Stable Milk
• 8 oz. Blueberry Muffin Mix
• 12 ct. White Corn Tortillas
• 1 lb. Pinto Beans
• 7 oz. Chicken Flavored Rice & Vermicelli
• One Dozen Eggs
• Dessert Item

I definitely feel that I received a value for my $30. We had Chicken Fajitas for dinner tonight, using some of the ingredients above, and it was great!



So how did they do it? They provided this through a "cooperative" food purchasing program. This means that the more of a item is purchased, the greater the discount; therefore, by the Angel Food Ministries purchasing in bulk and then distributing the food through a local church - they are helping me to save money.



What a great idea and what a great service! If you are interested in purchasing "Angel Food", check out their website to search for a local "Angel Food" distributor in your area. Here is the link:



http://www.angelfoodministries.com/



I was so excited about the program when I picked up my food today, that I have ordered already for next month. Here is what I am getting next month:



Regular Box:

• 1.5 lb. Sirloin Strip Steaks(4 x 6 oz.)
• 2 lb. Tray Pack Chicken Breast
• 1 lb. Boneless Pork Chops
• 2 lb. Breaded Chicken Nuggets
• 28 oz. Salisbury Steak Entrée
• 12 oz. Sliced Bacon
• 1 lb. All-Meat Hot Dog
• 1 lb. Stir Fry (Broccoli, Red Peppers & Onions)
• 1 lb. Carrots
• 10 oz. Peanut Butter
• 32 oz. 2% Shelf Stable Milk
• 35 oz. Crinkle-Cut Fries
• 7.25 oz. Mac ‘n Cheese
• 1 lb. Rice
• 1 lb. Bean Soup Mix
• Dozen Eggs
• Dessert

Price: $30.00

Special #5 - Fresh Fruit & Veggie Box:

• 3 lb. No. 1 Premium Idaho Baking Potatoes
• 3 lb. No. 1 Premium North Carolina Sweet Potatoes
• 2 lb. No. 1 Premium New Crop Western Grown Yellow Onions
• 9 oz. California Premium Raisins
• 1 lb. Premium California Grown Carrots
• 1 head Premium Fresh Green Cabbage
• 3 lb. New Crop Tree-Ripened Red Delicious Apples
• 2 each Premium Washington State Anjou Pears
• 1 each Premium Golden Sweet Pineapple
• 3 lb. New Crop Premium Florida Tree-Ripened Valencia Oranges

Price: $21.00

Special #6 - Tangerine Box:

• 2/5 Bushel New Crop Florida Tree-Ripened Honey Tangerines (approximately 20-21 pounds or 70-75 tangerines)

Price: $15.00

So for the month of February, I will have invested $66.00 for all of the items listed above. What a great deal & service!

Check this service out and let me know what you think.

Until another frugal moment hits...

The Frugal Queen