Through the fine work of Church on the Rock in New Haven, I’ve recently become aware of Angel Food Ministries. This looks like a fantastic way to help those in need and those whose budgets are stretched too thin these days.

Pastor James Roundtree says:

Angel Food provides individuals and families with fresh, brand name food for a fraction of the retail price. By purchasing food in bulk, directly from some of the top suppliers in the country, food is discounted by up to 50% of retail. A standard medium-sized box of food may be purchased for $30, and contains top quality food staples from every food group, including chicken or beef, milk, eggs, vegetables and fruits. Each of the regular boxes of food feeds a family of four for about one week, or a single individual for almost a month. The menu selections vary each month, and consist of both fresh and frozen items, saving Americans money with no sacrifice to quality. There is even a box geared towards the nutritional needs of senior citizens.

Today, Angel Food Ministries serves hundreds of thousands of families across 37 states and the District of Columbia. Angel Food Ministries helps every local “host site” with direct financial donations in proportion with the number of units distributed from a site. Since 1994, over $14 million has been donated back to houses of worship, community centers and other “host sites” throughout the country. While some host sites have taken advantage of this benefit to help alleviate their own budget pressures, others have chosen to invest these funds back into the lives of the needy within their own communities. The choice is yours!

At the core of Angel Food’s mission is the promise of fresh food and quality nutrition.

Get involved or see host sites in your area by going to http://www.angelfoodministries.com/.