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The Oswego County Salvation Army Corps is pleased to offer the Food Sense program of the Central New York Food Bank.

Any residents of the Oswego area who would like to stretch their food dollars may order July Food Sense packages until Noon on Friday, July 15. All Oswego-area residents may use the program. There are no income limitations and no restrictions on the number of items one may buy.

The July package includes ground beef, hot dogs, frozen green beans, chicken leg meat pieces, hamburger helper, canned pears, pork kabobs, chocolate chip cookie mix, stuffed chicken breast, egg noodles, and two fresh produce items. Payment in cash or EBT card must accompany the order. Complete size and price information will be available at the time of ordering.

July specials at various prices include pork ribs, American cheese, French fries, Italian meatballs, tilapia fillets, and cheese ravioli. Specials may be ordered with or without ordering the monthly package.

Orders may be placed in person at the Salvation Army Worship and Service Center, 73 West Second Street, Oswego, Monday through Friday, 10:00 A.M. to 3:00 P.M., through Friday, July 15 at Noon. Orders placed by mail must be received by Friday, July 15, with the envelope marked “Food Sense” on the front. Payment by cash, check, or EBT card is accepted. Checks must be payable to The Salvation Army. Mail to The Salvation Army, PO Box 146, Oswego, NY 13126. Orders cannot be taken by phone.

Food orders must be picked up on Thursday, July 28, between 11:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M., upon presentation of the order form.

The Food Sense program is a service of the Food Bank of Central New York. The Oswego County Salvation Army is the official site for the City of Oswego and vicinity. A basic assortment of food items is offered each month, along with several specials. Nine Oswego families used the program in May.

The Oswego County Salvation Army Corps provides fresh-cooked meals five days each week in both Fulton and Oswego, groceries from its food pantries, winter garments, and many other services to individuals and families in need throughout Oswego County. In May, the Corps provided 388 soup kitchen meals in Oswego and 571 in Fulton. It provided 83 Oswego households with groceries for 2,277 meals and 75 Fulton households with groceries for 1,638 meals. It also distributed over 900 loaves of bread and pastries.

The next public fundraising Guest Chef Dinner for this year is set for Tuesday, July 21, dine in or take out, at 73 West Second Street, Oswego, serving 4:30 to 6:00 or until the food is gone. It will be provided by Vona’s Restaurant.

Persons wishing to know more about The Salvation Army or to offer voluntary service are invited to call 315-343-6491 or stop at the office at 73 West Second Street in Oswego, between 10:00 A.M. and 3:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.