Angel Food Ministries, an organization dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality food to those in need, is bringing its services to Sumner.
In response to current economic conditions, the demand for Angel Food’s services nationwide has increased significantly and expansion of services to Washington is one example of the need for quality, affordable food, which is the core of Angel Food’s mission.
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 percent 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.
“Angel Food is going to be a big blessing to me. I am a senior, living on social security, and I am disabled. I don’t have much money and it is difficult for me to get to the grocery store,” said Cora Johnson, a Washington native. “With Angel Food I will be able to get pre-packaged meals so all I have to do is heat them up, and the price is amazing.”
The first distribution in Sumner will take place between 9 a.m. and noon Oct. 24 at Calvary Community Church, 15116 Gary St.
Cavalry Community Church welcomes more than 1,800 families through its doors every Sunday.
“We feel humbled and blessed to be the first Angel Food host site for the state of Washington. What an amazing opportunity in this economy to be able to help people with their food budgets by offering Angel Food right here in our region”, said Kathy Saunders, Director of Benevolence at Calvary
Community Church.
Angel Food Ministries’ services are for everyone, regardless of economic circumstances. There are no limits to the quantity of boxes per individual, nor are there any applications or qualifications for eligibility.
Anyone who wishes to make use of Angel Food’s services can call 1-888-819-3745 or visit www.angelfoodministries.com to find the nearest host site.
About Angel Food Ministries is a nonprofit, nondenominational organization dedicated to providing financial support in the form of food relief to communities throughout the United States.
Established in 1994 to provide relief for struggling families in the Monroe, Ga., area, Angel Food Ministries today serves hundreds of thousands of families across 44 states, recently welcoming Alaska to the roster where Angel Food’s benefits can be
realized. Since inception, Angel Food Ministries has fed more than 22 million Americans. In 2008, AFM provided $120 million in direct food assistance to American families.
