May 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:


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.

Mushrooms, 8 oz.

Carrots, 2 lb.

JUNE PACKAGE ($20.50)

Chicken Drumsticks, 3.5 lb. (avg)

Kielbasa, 13 oz.

Ground Beef, 1 lb.

Pollock Fillets, 1 lb. 

Bologna, 1 lb. 

Hamburger Helper, 5.3 oz.

Elbow Macaroni, 1 lb.

Corn, 1 lb.

Fruit Mix, 15 oz.

Diced Tomatoes, 14.5 oz.

Fresh Produce #1

Fresh Produce #2

JUNE SPECIALS:

  • Pork Ribs, 3 lb. (avg) for $10.00: The St. Louis Style Ribs are uncooked and vacuum-sealed for freshness.
  • Beef & Broccoli, 22 oz. for $6.00: The beef and broccoli consists of beef strips, broccoli florets, and red bell peppers with white rice in a savory soy sauce.
  • Chicken Wings, 5 lbs. for $9.00: The chicken wings are ready for the air-fryer or grill and are individually quickly frozen.
  • French Fries, 5 lbs. for $5.00: The French Fries are ready to cook and can be used in the oven or air-fryer.
  • Breaded Shrimp, 3 lbs. for $13.00: The shrimp are butterflied, breaded, and 21-25 per pound.
  • Stuffed Shells, 48 oz. for $7.50: The stuffed shells are frozen and have 18 shells per special.

FEATURED RECIPE:

Pork Tenderloin with Roasted Vegetables & Apple Sauce Glaze

Serves 4

Ingredients:

*Ingredient in Food $en$e package

  • 1.8 lb. pork tenderloin*
  • 1 lb. mixed vegetables (fresh or frozen)*
  • 15 oz. applesauce (unsweetened)*
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. dried thyme
  • Salt & pepper to taste

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Season pork tenderloin with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and thyme.
  3. Sear the pork in a hot skillet with 1 tbsp. olive oil until browned on all sides. This will take about 5–6 minutes, total.
  4. Toss mixed vegetables with remaining olive oil, salt, and pepper. Spread on a baking sheet.
  5. Place pork on the baking sheet next to the veggies and brush half the applesauce over the pork.
  6. Roast for 25–30 minutes, or until the pork reaches an internal temp of 145°F.
  7. Let pork rest 5–10 minutes, then slice and serve with the roasted vegetables and remaining applesauce on the side or drizzled on top.

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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