Low Cost Groceries With Angel Food Ministries
The grocery store is one place where the single mom is constantly looking to save money. Clipping coupons is not practical because it takes so much time, and single moms simply do not have this extra time. One option for saving money on quality groceries is Angel Food Ministries.
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit organization that offers anyone the chance to buy $60 worth of groceries for $30 once a month. The food is not discounted, out-of-date food. It is purported to be restaurant quality food, including frozen meats, fresh and frozen vegetables, bread, cereal, and even desserts.
According to the Angel Food Ministries website, a typical month's box of food is enough to feed a family of four for one week. The food will keep, so smaller families or families that want to stretch the food longer can do so. The Angel Food Ministries program is qualified to accept U.S. Food Stamps, allowing underprivileged families to get more food for their monthly quota of food stamps.
One excellent feature of the Angel Food Ministries program is the fact that anyone can participate. Unlike most government food assistance programs, you do not have to be in a lower income bracket to participate. If you want to get your hands on these low-cost groceries, you can, even if you are a millionaire.
If you are interested in participating in the Angel Food program, you will need to visit the organization's website. There you can find a participating church in your area. You will need to contact the church to find out when you need to pay for the box of food. Most churches require you to pay in the month prior to the month you wish to get the food. You can also view the menu for the month on the website. This will allow you to decide if you want to order or not.
Once you pay, you will be issued a receipt. Hang on to this receipt and return to the church location with it in hand on the pick up day. You will need to bring a box to collect your food. You will be told a specific time to return, so be sure that you follow these instructions.
So what is the catch? Will you have to listen to a religious message to get your food? No, you will not. This organization, while it is sponsored by churches and was started by a pastor, does not make religion a part of the program. You simply order your food and pick it up. There are no strings attached and no commitments to make. This is simply one way to stretch your grocery budget a little further.
