August 2026 Newsletter

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


HOW TO ORDER A PACKAGE:


To pay with SNAP EBT, credit, or 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 EBT, credit, or debit card!


To pay with cash or need

further assistance:


  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.

PACKAGES:


AUGUST PACKAGE ($20.50)

Chicken Breast, 1.6 lbs. (Avg) 

Marinated Pork, 1 lb. 

Ground Beef, 1 lb. 

Flounder, 1 lb.  

Instant Potatoes, 13.3 oz. 

Carrots, 1 lb. 

Strawberries, 1 lb. 

Elbow Macaroni, 1 lb. 

Applesauce, 15 oz. 

Corn, 15 oz. 

Grape Tomatoes, 1 pint (NYS Grown) 

Onions, 2 lbs. (NYS Grown)

SEPTEMBER PACKAGE ($20.50)

Meatballs, 1 lb. 

Chicken Breast, 1.5 lb (Avg) 

Fish Sticks, 1 lb. 

Italian Sausage, 1 lb. 

Pasta Sauce, 24 oz. 

Italian Vegetable Blend, 1 lb.  

Green Beans, 1 lb.  

Spaghetti, 1 lb. 

Mandarins, 11 oz. 

Pears, 15 oz.  

Fresh Produce #1

Fresh Produce #2

SEPTEMBER SPECIALS:

  • Pork Tenderloin, 1.65 lb. (Avg) for $5.50: The pork tenderloin are all-natural, contain no artificial ingredients, and are vacuum-sealed to extend shelf life.
  • Smash Burger Patties, 2 lbs. for $12.50: The Smash Burger Patties are 8- 4 oz. patties made of 100% beef.  
  • Waffle Cut Fries, 4 lbs. for $5.00: The waffle cut fries weigh 4 lbs. and are oven or air fryer ready. 
  • Chicken Wings, 5 lbs. for $9.50: The chicken wings are ready for the air-fryer or grill and are individually quickly frozen. 
  • American Cheese Sliced, 5 lbs. for $12.50: The sliced American cheese is not individually wrapped. 
  • Breaded Shrimp, 3 lbs. for $14.00: The shrimp are butterflied, breaded, and 21-25 per pound. 

FEATURED RECIPE:

Roasted Chicken, Carrots, Onions & Tomatoes

Serves 4

Ingredients:

*Ingredient in Food $en$e package


  • 1.6 lbs. chicken breast, cut into chunks*
  • 1 lb. sliced carrots*
  • 1 large onion, cut into wedges* 
  • 1 pint grape tomatoes* 
  • 2 tbsp olive oil 
  • 1 tsp garlic powder 
  • 1 tsp Italian seasoning  
  • Salt and pepper 

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 425°F. 
  2. Line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper. 
  3. Toss chicken, carrots, onions, and tomatoes with olive oil and seasonings. 
  4. Spread everything in a single layer on the baking sheet. 
  5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, stirring once halfway through, until the chicken reaches 165°F and the vegetables are tender. 
  6. Serve as is, or with prepared instant potatoes on the side.  

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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