October 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:


OCTOBER PACKAGE ($20.50)

Chicken Breast, 1.5 lb. (avg.)

Ground Beef, 1 lb.

Pollock Fillets, 1 lb.

Marinated Pork, 1 lb.

Hamburger Helper, 5.8 oz.

Corn, 1 lb.

Strawberries, 1 lb.

Macaroni & Cheese, 7.25 oz.

Applesauce, 15 oz.

Fruit Salad, 15 oz.

Potatoes, 5 lb. (NYS-grown)

Mushrooms, 8 oz.

NOVEMBER PACKAGE ($20.50)

Pork Tenderloin, 1.87 lbs. (avg.)

Chicken Tenders, 1.4 lbs (avg.)

Meatballs, 1 lb.

Fish Sticks, 1 lb.

Stuffing Mix, 6 oz.

Instant Potatoes, 13.5 oz.

Gravy. 10.5 oz.

Corn, 15 oz.

Sweet Potatoes, 15 oz.

Cranberry Sauce, 11.75 oz.

Fresh Produce #1

Fresh Produce #2

NOVEMBER SPECIALS:

  • Whole Chicken Roaster, 6.5 lbs. (avg.) for $13.00: The whole chicken roasters are frozen and free of antibiotics and hormones.
  • Stuffed Shells, 48 oz. for $7.50: The stuffed shells are frozen and have 18 shells per special.
  • American Cheese (sliced), 5 lbs. for $11.50: The sliced American cheese is not individually wrapped.
  • Produce Box, 12 lbs. (avg.) for $14.50: Includes onions (2 lbs.), apples (3 lbs.), carrots (2 lbs.), potatoes (5 lbs.), celery (1 sleeve), yams (6 each), butternut squash (1 each).
  • Beef & Broccoli, 22 oz. for $7.00: The beef and broccoli consists of beef strips, broccoli florets, and red bell peppers with white rice in a savory soy sauce.
  • Breaded Shrimp, 3 lbs. for $13.00: The shrimp are butterflied, breaded, and 21-25 per pound.

FEATURED RECIPE:

Garlic Herb Pork & Corn Macaroni Skillet 

Serves 4

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Ingredients:

*Ingredient in Food $en$e package



  • 1 lb. marinated pork, cut into bite-sized pieces*
  • 1 lb. corn*
  • 1 box macaroni & cheese (7.25 oz.)*
  • 1 tsp. garlic powder
  • 1 tsp. onion powder
  • ½ tsp. paprika
  • ½ tsp. Italian seasoning
  • 1 Tbsp. butter
  • Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions:

  1. Prepare the macaroni & cheese according to the package directions. Set aside.
  2. Season the pork with the garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, black pepper, salt, and Italian seasoning.
  3. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the pork for 8-10 minutes until browned and fully cooked. Add the corn and cook for 4-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until heated through.
  4. Stir in the prepared macaroni & cheese. Add the butter and mix until creamy and well combined.
  5. Reduce the heat to low and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes so the flavors can blend together.
  6. Allow to rest, serve promptly

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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