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The 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 November Food Sense packages until Noon on Friday, November 4. 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 November package includes pork tenderloin, stuffing mix, corn, ground turkey, instant potatoes, sweet potatoes, chicken breast portions, turkey gravy, marinated beef portions, cranberry sauce, 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.

November specials at various prices include chicken fillets, American cheese, shrimp, meatloaf, stuffed shells, or produce box containing onions, apples, carrots, potatoes, celery, sweet potatoes, and winter squash. 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, November 4 at Noon. Orders placed by mail must be received by Friday, November 4, 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, November 17, 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. Eleven Oswego families used the program in August.

The Oswego Rotary Club is collecting winter garments for distribution by the Oswego County Salvation Army. Drop-off barrels are located at The Palladium-Times, Wayne Drugs, Big M, Oswego YMCA, and Ameriprise Financial Services, 97 West Utica Street.

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 August, the Corps provided 552 soup kitchen meals in Oswego and 593 in Fulton. It provided 119 Oswego households with groceries for 2,835 meals and 80 Fulton households with groceries for 1,809 meals. It also distributed over 1,100 loaves of bread and pastries.

Preparations for the Christmas season are well under way. With reductions this year in several of the Army’s sources of support, the need for volunteers to stand with the kettles will be greater than ever. It is a very meaningful way to participate in the spirit of the season of giving for individuals, families, neighbors, businesses, clubs, and church groups. Volunteering is a gift to yourself and your community.

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.