 What is Angel Food Ministries?
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief to communities throughout the United States. Angel Food Ministries works through churches and community organizations in over 32 states, providing food to over 500,000 families. Angel Food Ministries is based in Monroe, Georgia and has been in operation since 1994. For more information, visit www.angelfoodministries.com.
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Why is Pleasant Mound-Urban Park getting involved with Angel Food Ministries?
Our church's mission is to “reach out to the community with the love of Jesus Christ and to make disciples of him.” Sometimes spreading the Good News begins with meeting a person’s basic needs – such as providing food. Angel Food Ministries is just one more way we are reaching out to our community and making a powerful difference in thousands of lives.
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Who qualifies for Angel Food Ministries?
Everyone qualifies. There are no applications or qualifications to order Angel Food. If you eat, you qualify!
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Where does the food come from?
Angel Food Ministries’ food is “restaurant grade” meats, frozen vegetables, fruit, dairy products, grains, desserts, etc. The food is acquired through Angel Food’s involvement with only the best producers and vendors of high quality, “name brand” foods. The food is all the same high quality one would purchase at a grocery store. There are no second-hand items, no damaged or out-dated goods, no dented cans without labels, no day-old breads and no produce that is almost too ripe. Angel Food Ministries, in Monroe, Georgia, purchases the Angel Food for the program and then transports it across the country in refrigerated trucks.
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How much food do I get?
Angel Food offers several different boxes of food. The “basic unit” is a medium-sized box of food which weighs approximately 20-25 pounds and consists of 16-18 items, including frozen meats, frozen vegetables, fruits, dairy products, grains and desserts. This “basic unit” can generally assist in feeding a family of four for about a week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. Once you order the “basic unit,” you are then eligible to order one of several “special” boxes of food. “Special” boxes can include several pounds of various meats, full meals, etc. Usually there are three different “special” boxes available each month. |
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What exactly is included in a “basic unit” of food?
Below is an example of a previous menu for a “basic unit” of food:
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6 – 5 oz Bacon-Wrapped Beef Filets
1.5 lb Boneless Pork Roast
2 lb Fully Cooked Frying Chicken
1 Salisbury Steak Entrée
2 lb Boneless/Skinless Chicken Breast
1 lb Flame-Broiled Meatballs
16 oz Bean Soup Mix
26 oz Pasta Sauce
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16 oz Pasta
7.5 oz Mac & Cheese
24 oz French Fries
16 oz Green Peas & Carrots
15 oz Diced Bartlett Pears
8 oz Pancake Mix
1 Dessert Item
7 oz Brown N Serve Sausage
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What exactly is included in a “special” box?
Below are some examples of “special” boxes from previous menus:
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Special 1: 10 lb Box Popcorn Chicken
Special 2: 5 lb Combo Box (8oz Ribeyes, 2 lb Beef Back Ribs, 1 lb Italian Sausage)
Special 3: 12 lb 4-4-4 Special (4 meals, serves 4 each: Beef Stew, Chicken Fajitas, Pork Chops/Rice, Chicken Alfredo)
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How many units can I order?
There is no limit to the number of “basic units” you can purchase. You can purchase a maximum of 3 "special" boxes with each "basic unit".
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How much does the food cost?
Each “basic unit” of food costs $30 and consists of approximately 20-25 pounds of food. A “special” box costs $18-$20 and consists of several pounds of various meats or several meals.
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Can I buy a box of Angel Food for someone else?
Absolutely. Please just note on the order form if someone different from you will be picking up the food on distribution day.
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How do I pay for the food?
Food can be paid for with cash, a money order, a certified check or food stamps. No personal checks will be accepted. Orders and payments can be mailed to Pleasant Mound-Urban Park United Methodist Church– Angel Food Ministries at 8301 Bruton Rd., Dallas, TX 75217. The money order or certified check should be made payable to “Pleasant Mound-Urban Park UMC”. Mail-in orders MUST be received in the office on or before noon on the deadline date. Late orders cannot be accepted. Orders with full payment can also be placed in person at Pleasant Mound-Urban Park UMC during the following days and times. Please note that Food Stamp Orders must be placed in person at the church, and orders cannot be taken after noon on the deadline date.
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How do I place an order?
You can place an order in three ways: |
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1. Mail your order and payment to Pleasant Mound-Urban Park UMC, 8301 Bruton Rd., Dallas, TX 75217
2 Place your order in person, with payment, at Pleasant Mound-Urban Park United Methodist Church during the days and times listed below. Food Stamp orders must be placed in person at the church.
Please note that all orders and payments must be received by noon on the deadline. Late orders cannot be accepted.
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2008 ORDER DATES AND TIMES
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DISTRIBUTION DAY
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THURSDAY
(4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
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FRIDAY
(4:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
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SATURDAY
(10:00 am - 12:00 noon)
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| Pick-Up Day |
Order Day |
Order Day |
Order Day |
| March 27, 2010 |
March 11, 2010 |
March 12, 2010 |
March 13, 2010 |
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April 24, 2010
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April 8, 2010
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April 9, 2010
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April 10, 2010
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May 22, 2010
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May 6, 2010
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May 7, 2010
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May 8, 2010
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What if I don’t have enough money on my Food Stamp Card?
If you don’t have enough money on your Food Stamp Card to pay for the food, you many use what is left on your food stamp card and then pay the remainder due in cash.
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How much is the food worth?
The average retail value of a “basic unit” of food is $60. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores; the same food costs between $42 and $78.
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Do I need to bring anything with me on food distribution day?
Yes, please bring a medium-sized box, cooler or laundry basket to pick-up your food.
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Where do I pick up my food?
Angel Food will be distributed once a month at Pleasant Mound-Urban Park United Methodist Church located at: 8301 Bruton Rd., Dallas, TX 75217. Distribution will occur at the Sanctuary entrance. Someone will be available to direct you and answer any questions. Please remember to bring a medium-sized box, cooler or laundry basket to pick-up the food.
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When do I pick up my food?
Angel Food will be distributed once per month from 9:00 am until 11:00 am on the third or fourth Saturday of the month. Please see the table below for 2008:
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| March 27, 2010 |
9:00 am - 11:00 am |
| April 24, 2010 |
9:00 am - 11:00 am |
| May 22, 2010 |
9:00 am - 11:00 am |
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What if I am unable to pick up my food on distribution day?
You may arrange for a friend, neighbor or relative to pick up your food. All food must be picked up no later than 11:00 am.
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What happens to my food if I don’t pick it up?
If you (or the person you’ve chosen) do not pick up your food by noon, we will attempt to contact you by phone. If we are unable to reach you, or if you still cannot pick up your food, your food will be donated to someone in need. There will be no refunds or credits.
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What happens in the case of inclimate weather?
Under most circumstances, Angel Food Ministries will be able to distribute the food. In the case of extreme weather conditions, please listen to your local news stations for an announcement of cancellation. Following the unlikely event of a distribution cancellation, Pleasant Mound-Urban Park United Methodist Church will contact you with a new distribution date and time.
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What happens if the truck transporting Angel Food breaks down or is delayed?
It is highly unlikely for the Angel Food Ministries truck to be delayed or canceled. The truck drivers are under strict schedules with high penalties for delay. However, in the unlikely event of a delay, Pleasant Mound-Urban Park United Methodist Church will do everything in its power to contact you regarding a schedule change or delay in distribution.
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How can I volunteer for Angel Food Ministries?
If you are interested in volunteering for Angel Food Ministries, please leave your name, phone number and email address at the church office and someone will contact you. Or you can email your interest to: angelfood@pmupumc.org. All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age. |
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Who can volunteer for Angel Food Ministries?
Anyone at least 16 years old can volunteer for Angel Food Ministries. This includes people from Pleasant Mound-Urban Park UMC, people from other churches and people from the community.
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Does Angel Food Ministries really help the needy in our community?
Yes. Angel Food Ministries does help the needy in our community in several ways. First, a person can use Food Stamps to pay for the nutritious food. Second, someone else can buy the food and donate it to a family/person in need. Third, the food is very high-MAR - 2010 Order Form Spanishquality and valued at around $60, even though the food only costs $30. This high-quality, low-cost food stretches a person’s grocery dollars. And finally, during the food distribution there will be an opportunity for prayer requests and fellowship; this will help to meet the needy person’s spiritual needs as well as his/her basic needs.
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Where can I get more information?
You can call us at (214) 381-2131 or email us at angelfood@pmupumc.org |
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