Frugal Living Today

What if I told you that you could get enough food to feed two people for nearly a month without spending more than $30? You’d probably tell me I was crazy and while you’d be right, so is what I just said.

It really is possible to get plenty of meat, veggies and a wide variety of other foods for about a dollar a day, thanks to a program that has been in place for several years known as Angel Food Ministries.

Now before you get the impression that I am talking about any form of government assistance, allow me to assure you that Angel Food is not welfare. Started by a family who just wanted to help people who couldn’t easily afford to eat well, Angel Food has since spread nationwide and programs are run (most often by church groups) all across the country every month.

There is no qualifying whatsoever, and no limit to how many packages you can purchase. The content of the packages varies each month, but a list of items for the upcoming month is always available. In addition, there are specialty packages available ranging from steak to chicken and even more variety during the holidays.

To give you an idea of what the standard boxes contain, here’s the content of the package for June 2008:

1.5 lb. Rib Eye Steaks (4 x 6 oz)

1.5 lb. Hamburger Patties (4 x 6 oz)

2 lb. Pork Riblets

4 lb. Individually Quick Frozen Chicken Leg Quarters

2 lb. Breaded Chicken Tenders

20 oz. Supreme Pizza

1 lb. Mild Italian Sausage

2 lb. French Fries

16 oz. Sliced Carrots

16 oz. Mixed Vegetables

32 oz. Borden 2% Reduced Fat Shelf Stable Milk

6 oz. Pancake Mix

15 oz. Pork and Beans

14 oz. Ketchup

7.5 oz. Macaroni & Cheese

Dozen Eggs

Dessert Item

Think you can get all that for $30? Me either.

To find a local Angel Food Ministries distributing partner, visit the website at www.angelfoodministries.com.