April 2025 Newsletter

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PLEASE NOTE: For order deadlines and pick-up dates, please contact your participating host site.


HOW TO ORDER A PACKAGE:


To pay with credit/debit card:

  1. Visit our online platform at foodsense.foodbankcny.org and select your participating pick-up site.
  2. Select the items you would like to purchase.
  3. Pay with credit or debit card!


To pay with cash/EBT:

  1. Call (800) 444-1562 or use our Food Finder tool at fbcny.org/findfood to find a Food $en$e site near you.
  2. Contact your local site coordinator and pay with cash or EBT payment.
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PACKAGES:


APRIL PACKAGE ($20.50)

Italian Meatballs, 1 lb.

Flounder Fillets, 1 lb.

Italian Sausage, 1 lb.

Ground Turkey, 1 lb.

Shredded Mozzarella Cheese, 8 oz.

Cheese Ravioli, 13 oz.

Pasta Sauce, 24 oz.

Crinkle Cut Carrots, 1 lb.

Fruit Mix, 15 oz.

Peas, 15 oz.

Potatoes, 3 lbs.

Onions, 2 lbs.

MAY PACKAGE ($20.50)

Pork Tenderloin, 1.8 lb. (avg.)

Chicken Breast Pieces, 1 lb.

Marinated Beef, 1 lb.

Buffalo Chicken Pizza, 2.19 lbs.

Hot Dogs, 1 lb.

French Fries, 30 oz.

Mac & Cheese, 7.25 oz.

Mixed Vegetables, 1 lb.

Strawberries, 1 lb.

Applesauce, 15 oz.

Fresh Produce #1

Fresh Produce #2

MAY SPECIALS:

  • Chicken Thighs, 3.5 lbs. (avg.) for $6.00: The chicken thighs are bone-in and average over three pounds per special.
  • Pulled Pork, 1 lb. for $6.50: The pulled pork is fully cooked and in a Carolina BBQ sauce.
  • Shrimp Scampi, 24 oz. for $6.50: The shrimp scampi is a complete meal with shrimp, linguini pasta, and vegetables in a creamy sauce.
  • American Cheese Sliced, 5 lbs. for $13.00: The sliced American cheese is not individually wrapped.
  • Onion Rings, 2.5 lbs. for $9.00: The onion rings are ready to cook and used in the oven or fryer.
  • Italian Meatballs, 5 lbs. for $12.50: The Italian meatballs are fully cooked and are in a five-pound bag.

FEATURED RECIPE:

Sausage & Potato Skillet

Serves 3-4

Ingredients:

*Ingredient in Food $en$e package

  • 1 lb. Italian sausage*
  • 6-8 potatoes, diced into small cubes**
  • 2 medium onions, sliced*
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • Salt and pepper to taste 

Directions:

  1. Heat the olive oil in a large frying pan over medium heat.
  2. Add the diced potatoes and season with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Cook for about 10-12 minutes until the potatoes are golden and tender. 
  4. While the potatoes are cooking, in another pan, cook the Italian sausage over medium heat, breaking it up with a spoon as it cooks. Stir occasionally until the sausage is fully browned (about 7-10 minutes).
  5. Once the sausage is cooked through, add the sliced onions to the pan with the sausage and cook for another 3-4 minutes.
  6. Once the potatoes are cooked, add the sausage and onion mixture to the skillet with the potatoes. Stir everything together and cook for another 3-4 minutes, allowing the flavors to combine and the dish to heat through. 

Food $en$e Contacts:

(315) 437-1899 or (800) 444-1562

Order online: foodsense.foodbankcny.org

Learn more: fbcny.org/fs

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