"Arri London" > wrote in message
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> Sqwertz wrote:
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>> On Sat, 25 Sep 2010 19:53:42 +0000, mikefood wrote:
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>> > I'm trying to stay on a low budget since i've been out of work. I just
>> > found out about the Angel Food Ministry Network.
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>> > https://www.angelfoodministries.com/Default.asp?
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>> I've thought about trying them out an a few occasions but I really
>> don't think it's that great of a deal.
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>> The correct link is:
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>> http://www.angelfoodministries.com/
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> We didn't think it was cheaper than how we shop either.
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>> Maybe if I lived in where grocery prices are higher I would take
>> advantage of it. But I don't think it's worth pre-paying up to 3
>> weeks for mystery food, most of which I wouldn't normally buy because
>> I don't consider it good value in the first place.
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> That's it precisely. Much of what is on offer we don't buy anyway.
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>> Why buy preformed, breaded breast meat patties for $2.50/lb when I can
>> buy real chicken at $.67/lb? It's deosn't cot me $2/lb to debone
>> chicken. You have to figure in that sort of stuff when you consider
>> the value of those boxes.
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> There is that as well. We do buy decent fishsticks and premade little
> frozen tacos as convenience foods. TMU is such a finicky eater, at least
> those things tempt her to a meal.
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>> And the last time we talked about this program, there was some
>> "controversy" over the intention of these boxes. These boxes are for
>> everyone. You don't have to be poor to be a recipient.
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>> Manufacturers give this stuff away at near-cost as promotionals and
>> write off the difference. The churches get to add some literature to
>> the box, thereby spreading The Word. And many people benefit from it.
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>> -sw


Sorry, but the churches don't add "literature". They're not out to convert
you, it's a distribution source. And it's not charity. The food is donated
by groups such as Hardins-Sysco (the same people who supply food to your
local restaurants). I've bought from Angel Food Ministries in the past.
There's nothing wrong with frozen pork chops or a pork roast, ribeye steaks,
bags of frozen veggies, etc. The box always includes a dozen eggs and shelf
stable milk. It helps people save a buck. What's to complain about?

Jill