November 2025 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:


NOVEMBER PACKAGE ($20.50)

Pork Tenderloin, 1.87 lbs. (avg)

Chicken Wings, 1.75 lbs. (avg)

Meatballs, 1 lb.

Flounder Fillets, 1 lb.

Stuffing Mix, 6 oz.

Instant Potatoes, 13.3 oz.

Gravy, 10.5 oz.

Corn, 15 oz.

Sweet Potatoes, 15 oz.

Cranberry Sauce, 11.75 oz.

Mushrooms, 8 oz.

Carrots, 2 lbs.

DECEMBER PACKAGE ($20.50)

Chicken Thighs, 1.68 lbs. (avg)

Ground Beef, 1 lb.

Marinated Pork, 1 lb.

Eggs, 1 dozen

Milk 1%, 32 oz.

Toasted Oats Cereal, 15 oz.

Plain Bagels, 14 oz.

Pancake Mix, 6.75 oz.

Strawberries, 1 lb.

Pears, 15 oz.

Fresh Produce #1

Fresh Produce #2

DECEMBER SPECIALS:

  • Bone-In Hams, 7.5 lbs. (avg) For $13.50: The bone-in ham is fully cooked and averages 7.5 lbs. 
  • Mozzarella Sticks, 3 lbs. for $12.00: The mozzarella sticks are  par-cooked and ready for the oven.
  • Chicken Garlic Meal, 24 oz for $6.50: The pasta is in a garlic sauce with broccoli, carrots, corn, and seasoned white meat chicken
  • Pantry Box, 8 items for $12.00: The pantry box includes baking mix (40 oz.), macaroni & cheese (7 oz.), Peaches (15 oz.), elbow macaroni (1 lb.), strawberry spread (19 oz.), pasta sauce (24 oz.), au gratin potatoes (4.7 oz.), and peanut butter (16 oz.).
  • Meatloaf Mix, 2 lbs. for $11.00: The meatloaf is an equal blend of beef, pork and veal. vacuum-sealed and frozen.
  • 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:

Pork Tenderloin with Stuffing & Roasted Carrots

Serves 4

Ingredients:

*Ingredient in Food $en$e package


  • 1 pork tenderloin*
  • 6 oz. stuffing mix*
  • 2 c. water or broth (for stuffing)
  • 2 tbsp. butter
  • 1 lb. carrots, peeled and cut into sticks*
  • 2 tbsp. olive oil
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Garlic powder, thyme, or rosemary for extra flavor

Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. In a saucepan, bring 2 cups of water or broth to a boil.
  3. Add 2 tbsp butter and stuffing mix.
  4. Stir, cover, and remove from heat. Let sit for 5 minutes, then fluff with a fork.
  5. Rub pork tenderloin with salt, pepper, and herbs.
  6. Sear in a hot skillet with a little oil for 2–3 minutes per side until browned.
  7. Toss carrot sticks with olive oil, salt, and pepper.
  8. Spread on a baking sheet, with seared pork at the center.
  9. Bake pork and carrots for 20–25 minutes, or until pork reaches 145°F internal temperature.
  10. Let pork rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serve with stuffing and carrots.

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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