February 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:


FEBRUARY PACKAGE ($20.50)

Marinated Beef Portions, 1 lb.

Chicken Tenderloin, 1.17 lb. (Avg)

Kielbasa Sausage, 13 oz.

Pollock Fillet, 1 lb.

French Fries, 2 lbs.

Strawberries, 1 lb.

Green Beans, 1 lb.

Applesauce, 15 oz.

Corn, 15 oz.

White Rice, 1 lb.

Mushroom, 8 oz.

Carrots, 1 lb.

MARCH PACKAGE ($20.50)

Pork Tenderloin, 1.8 lbs. (Avg)

Chicken, 1.17 lbs. (Avg)

Ground Beef, 1 lb.

Fish Sticks, 1 lb.

Chicken Pot Pie, 7 oz.

Mac & Cheese, 7.25 oz.

Stuffed Rigatoni, 12 oz.

Chopped Broccoli, 1 lb.

Carrots, 14.5 oz.

Mandarins, 11 oz.

Fresh Produce #1

Fresh Produce #2

MARCH SPECIALS:

  • Spiral Honey Hams, 9 lbs. (avg) For $16.00: The Spiral Honey Ham is fully cooked and averages 9 lbs.  
  • Meatloaf Mix, 2 lbs. for $11.00: The meatloaf is an equal blend of beef, pork and veal, vacuum-sealed and frozen. 
  • Shrimp Alfredo, 24 oz. for $6.00: The shrimp alfredo is a complete meal with shrimp, pasta, and vegetables in a creamy alfredo sauce. 
  • American Cheese Sliced, 5 lbs. for $11.50: The sliced American cheese is not individually wrapped. 
  • BBQ Chicken Wings, 25.5 oz. for $7.00: The BBQ chicken wings are frozen and oven or air-fryer ready.  
  • Stuffed Shells, 48 oz. for $7.50: The stuffed shells are frozen and have 18 shells per special. 

FEATURED RECIPE:

One-Pan Beef, Green Beans, & Rice Stir Fry

Serves 4

Ingredients:

*Ingredient in Food $en$e package



  • 1 lb. Marinated Beef Portions* 
  • 1 lb. Green Beans* 
  • 1 lb. White Rice* 
  • 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil 
  • 1 Teaspoon Garlic powder 
  • 1 Can Corn* 
  • Soy sauce

Directions:

  1. Add two cups of rinsed rice to a pot with four cups of water. 
  2. Bring to a boil then cover and reduce heat, simmer for 15–18 minutes. Fluff with a fork. 
  3. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add one tablespoon of oil. 
  4. Add green bean and corn, season with salt & pepper, cook for 6–8 minutes. 
  5. Remove from pan and set aside. 
  6. In the same pan, add the marinated beef. Cook for 6–8 minutes, stirring occasionally. 
  7. Add 1 teaspoon garlic powder and a splash of soy sauce and stir. 
  8. Add the cooked green beans back into the pan with the beef and toss together. 
  9. Spoon a bed of fluffy rice into bowls, then pile the beef & green beans mixture on top and serve. 

Food $en$e Contacts:

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

Order online: foodsense.foodbankcny.org

Learn more: fbcny.org/fs

Share feedback: fbcny.org/feedback

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