Write a commentThe Oswego County Salvation Army Corps offers 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 June Food Sense packages until Noon on Friday, June 6. All Oswego-area residents may use the program. There are no income limitations and no restrictions on the number of items one may buy. Payment in cash or EBT card must accompany the order. Complete size and price information will be available at the time of ordering. Forty-four Oswego families ordered Food Sense packages in March.
The June package includes chicken drumsticks, bologna, fruit mix, kielbasa, hamburger helper, diced tomatoes, ground beef, elbow macaroni, pollock fillets, corn, and two fresh produce items.
June specials at various prices include pork ribs, beef and broccoli, chicken wings, French fries, breaded shrimp, and stuffed shells. 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, June 6 at Noon. Orders placed by mail must be received by Friday, June 6, 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 Wednesday, June 18, between 12:00 and 2:00 p.m., upon presentation of the order form.
The Oswego County Salvation Army Corps provides fresh-cooked meals Monday through Friday, 11:15 a.m. — 12:15 p.m., in both Fulton and Oswego, groceries from its food pantries open Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday, winter garments, and many other services to individuals and families in need throughout Oswego County. In March, the Corps provided 715 soup kitchen meals in Oswego and 314 in Fulton. It provided 51 Oswego households with groceries for 372 meals and 88 Fulton households with groceries for 690 meals. It also distributed over 2,300 loaves of bread and pastries.
Cayuga St Steakhouse will provide the next Salvation Army Guest Chef fundraising dinner on Tuesday, May 20, 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. or until sold out. They will be serving chicken parmesan with pasta, tossed salad, bread and butter. Desserts and beverages will be provided by members of the Advisory Board. The dinner will be at the Salvation Army Worship and Service Center, 73 West Second Street, in Oswego.
Future Guest Chef Dinners this season will be provided by Springside at Seneca Hill on June 10, the Fraternal Order of Police on September 9, the Press Box on October 14, and Canale’s Restaurant on Election Day November 4. There is ample parking, and the building is fully accessible.
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.
