January 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:


JANUARY PACKAGE ($20.50)

Italian Sausage, 1 lb.

Chicken Breast Portions, 1 lb.

Italian Meatballs, 1 lb.

Ground Turkey, 1 lb.

Frozen Pizza, 10.8 oz.

Cheese Ravioli, 13 oz.

Pasta Sauce, 26 oz.

Cauliflower Soup, 14.5 oz.

Mixed Vegetables, 16 oz.

Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 oz.

Lettuce, 1 head

Grape Tomatoes, 1 pint

FEBRUARY PACKAGE ($20.50)

Marinated Beef Portions, 1 lb.

Boneless Chicken Breast, 1.25 lb. (avg)

Loop Kielbasa, 15 oz.

Fish Sticks, 1 lb.

Ground Turkey, 1 lb.

Potato & Cheese Pierogies, 13 oz.

Green Beans, 16 oz.

French Fries, 24 oz.

White Rice, 1 lb.

Applesauce, 15 oz.

Fresh Produce #1

Fresh Produce #2

FEBRUARY SPECIALS:

  • Baby Back Ribs, 2 lbs. for $6.00: The ribs are fully cooked and based in a BBQ sauce. 
  • Breaded Chicken Fritters, 5 lbs. for $10.00: The breaded chicken is fully cooked, and the fritter is a larger 3 oz. portion.
  • Italian Meatballs, 5 lbs. for $13.00: The Italian meatballs are fully cooked and are in a five-pound bag.
  • Shrimp Scampi, 24 oz. for $6.00: The shrimp scampi is a complete meal with shrimp, linguini pasta, and vegetables in a creamy sauce.
  • Protein Box 8 lbs. (avg) for $15.00: Protein box includes Ground Beef (1 lb.), Pork Tenderloin (1.7 lb. avg), Chicken Drumsticks (3.5 lbs. avg), Pollock Fillets (1 lb.), and Bologna (1 lb.).
  • Lasagna Roll-Ups, 42 oz. for $6.50: The cheese lasagna roll-ups are stuffed with ricotta and Romano cheese and are over 2.5 lbs.

FEATURED RECIPE:

Italian Sausage & Veggie Pasta Bake

Serves 4

Ingredients:

*Ingredient in Food $en$e package



  • 1 lb. Italian sausage (crumbled)*
  • 13 oz. cheese ravioli*
  • 26 oz. pasta sauce*
  • 1 cup mixed vegetables (thawed)*
  • 1 cup shredded mozzarella cheese
  • 1 tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1/4 tsp. red pepper flakes (optional)

Directions:

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F.
  2. Cook the ravioli according to package instructions and drain.
  3. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat, add crumbled Italian sausage, cook until browned.
  4. Stir in the pasta sauce, mixed vegetables, and Italian seasoning. Simmer for 5 minutes.
  5. Combine the cooked ravioli with the sausage mixture in a baking dish.
  6. Sprinkle shredded mozzarella on top. Add red pepper flakes if desired.
  7. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until cheese is melted and bubbly.

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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