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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 September Food Sense packages until Noon on Friday, September 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. Thirty-four Oswego families used the program in July.

The September package includes Italian meatballs, shredded mozzarella, mixed vegetables, chicken thighs, spaghetti sauce, applesauce, Italian sausage, spaghetti, ground turkey, diced tomatoes, 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.

September specials at various prices include stuffed pork chops, American cheese, French fries, shrimp scampi, meatloaf, or chicken wings. 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, September 15 at Noon. Orders placed by mail must be received by Friday, September 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, September 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 an official site for the City of Oswego and vicinity. A basic assortment of food items is offered each month, along with several specials.

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 July, the Corps provided 874 soup kitchen meals in Oswego and 548 in Fulton. It provided 76 Oswego households with groceries for 1,728 meals and 88 Fulton households with groceries for 2,043 meals. It also distributed over 690 loaves of bread and pastries.

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.