Thursday, November 19, 2009
Christmas Coupon Codes
Angel Food Ministries is happy to announce the online coupon codes for Christmas. The coupon code DECSIG5 is good for 5% off a "Signature Box" of Angel Food. The other online coupon code CHRISTMAS5 is good for 5% off a "Senior/Convenience Box". Both Online Coupon Codes expire on December 31st, 2009 and are good for the first 2000 users.
Ministering to the stomach, from the heart
Ministering to the stomach, from the heart
Church's ambitious grocery-assistance program was inspired by need -- the founder's own
By Liz Skalski
The Gazette
Thursday, November 19, 2009
A Bowie church's ministry campaign is banking on generosity to feed 500 families for one week.
Members of Manna Ministries at New Song Bible Fellowship Church in Bowie hope to reach their goal of $15,000 in donations by Dec. 4 so that 500 boxes of food -- enough to feed 500 families of four for one week -- can be donated next month to Washington area families in need through its first "Feed the 500" campaign.
"I can't feed 5,000 -- God did that. I can just feed 500," Manna Ministries founder and director Tracy Robison said. Manna Ministries, a nonprofit ministry of New Song Bible Fellowship Church, is a once-a-month grocery relief program that Robison founded two years ago soon after relying on a charity's help with groceries.
Robison acknowledges that the economy might make it hard for people to donate but said current financial struggles are why the need for donations is even greater.
"People can't afford to do everything like they used to," she said. "What I'm hoping is that people can afford to give me some $30 checks: Take one gift off of your Christmas list and feed a family for a week."
The church is an affiliate of the national nonprofit organization Angel Food, which buys food at discounted prices from food producers and vendors and ships it across the United States.
Robison, 46, of Hyattsville said about 10 people have donated about $5,000 so far. All donated funds are used for boxes and food, which includes fresh and frozen items such as chicken, meat and produce.
"We are going to give until we can't give anymore," she said. "Through this event, we want to put the joy back into Christmas for people."
The ministry is asking offices of Maryland's Department of Social Services and schools to identify people in need.
"We are looking for individuals and corporate sponsors to help us assist the families in our neighborhoods, in our community," Robison said. "We don't want to turn anyone away."
Robison's sister, Marina Brown, 55, of Laurel is a volunteer for Manna Ministries and the Feed the 500 campaign.
"Wherever we end up, there are some people who are going to get food that weren't going to get it initially," Brown said. "We are feeding them physically and giving them food to nourish them, but also hoping for the chance to nourish them spiritually, and that's the greatest gift."
Nicole Chapman, 29, of Upper Marlboro is a Manna Ministries volunteer who donated to the campaign.
"We want to make an impact and help as many people as we can," Chapman said. "I encourage more people to donate. It'll be a blessing to them."
Chapman suggested donating a week's worth of money usually spent at Starbucks or McDonald's. She declined to say how much she donated.
Veria Hairston, 47, of Laurel donated $100.
"People need to eat, and it's rough times, and it's just something that everybody should do," she said. Manna Ministries "doesn't want anything in return -- they want to see people happy and to have a meal."
New Song Bible Fellowship's pastor, Bernard Fuller, commended the collection campaign.
"It's something from the heart to give back to those in need, and if they have the means and can help a family during this season, it's a good act of love to do that," he said.
Robison said she hopes people will continue to sponsor families through the monthly food program.
Robison, who said she began using Angel Food in June 2007 to make ends meet after coming out of foreclosure and into a new job, launched Manna Ministries in November 2007. Her program, which has about 25 volunteers, serves about 200 families per month in the metropolitan area to help make life easier and cabinets fuller for other struggling families. Manna Ministries receives $1 from Angel Food for every box of food sold through the program.
There are no applications or income requirements to participate. Customers order their food boxes from each month's menu, and food boxes are delivered to the church one Saturday each month.
Robison spends at least 30 hours each month on the ministry, from volunteer meetings to collecting orders and food distribution, in addition to her full-time job as a customer service representative for Metro in Hyattsville.
Church's ambitious grocery-assistance program was inspired by need -- the founder's own
By Liz Skalski
The Gazette
Thursday, November 19, 2009
A Bowie church's ministry campaign is banking on generosity to feed 500 families for one week.
Members of Manna Ministries at New Song Bible Fellowship Church in Bowie hope to reach their goal of $15,000 in donations by Dec. 4 so that 500 boxes of food -- enough to feed 500 families of four for one week -- can be donated next month to Washington area families in need through its first "Feed the 500" campaign.
"I can't feed 5,000 -- God did that. I can just feed 500," Manna Ministries founder and director Tracy Robison said. Manna Ministries, a nonprofit ministry of New Song Bible Fellowship Church, is a once-a-month grocery relief program that Robison founded two years ago soon after relying on a charity's help with groceries.
Robison acknowledges that the economy might make it hard for people to donate but said current financial struggles are why the need for donations is even greater.
"People can't afford to do everything like they used to," she said. "What I'm hoping is that people can afford to give me some $30 checks: Take one gift off of your Christmas list and feed a family for a week."
The church is an affiliate of the national nonprofit organization Angel Food, which buys food at discounted prices from food producers and vendors and ships it across the United States.
Robison, 46, of Hyattsville said about 10 people have donated about $5,000 so far. All donated funds are used for boxes and food, which includes fresh and frozen items such as chicken, meat and produce.
"We are going to give until we can't give anymore," she said. "Through this event, we want to put the joy back into Christmas for people."
The ministry is asking offices of Maryland's Department of Social Services and schools to identify people in need.
"We are looking for individuals and corporate sponsors to help us assist the families in our neighborhoods, in our community," Robison said. "We don't want to turn anyone away."
Robison's sister, Marina Brown, 55, of Laurel is a volunteer for Manna Ministries and the Feed the 500 campaign.
"Wherever we end up, there are some people who are going to get food that weren't going to get it initially," Brown said. "We are feeding them physically and giving them food to nourish them, but also hoping for the chance to nourish them spiritually, and that's the greatest gift."
Nicole Chapman, 29, of Upper Marlboro is a Manna Ministries volunteer who donated to the campaign.
"We want to make an impact and help as many people as we can," Chapman said. "I encourage more people to donate. It'll be a blessing to them."
Chapman suggested donating a week's worth of money usually spent at Starbucks or McDonald's. She declined to say how much she donated.
Veria Hairston, 47, of Laurel donated $100.
"People need to eat, and it's rough times, and it's just something that everybody should do," she said. Manna Ministries "doesn't want anything in return -- they want to see people happy and to have a meal."
New Song Bible Fellowship's pastor, Bernard Fuller, commended the collection campaign.
"It's something from the heart to give back to those in need, and if they have the means and can help a family during this season, it's a good act of love to do that," he said.
Robison said she hopes people will continue to sponsor families through the monthly food program.
Robison, who said she began using Angel Food in June 2007 to make ends meet after coming out of foreclosure and into a new job, launched Manna Ministries in November 2007. Her program, which has about 25 volunteers, serves about 200 families per month in the metropolitan area to help make life easier and cabinets fuller for other struggling families. Manna Ministries receives $1 from Angel Food for every box of food sold through the program.
There are no applications or income requirements to participate. Customers order their food boxes from each month's menu, and food boxes are delivered to the church one Saturday each month.
Robison spends at least 30 hours each month on the ministry, from volunteer meetings to collecting orders and food distribution, in addition to her full-time job as a customer service representative for Metro in Hyattsville.
Monday, November 16, 2009
Angel Food Ministries Opens First Host Site in Public High School
Griffin, GA (November 13, 2009) — Angel Food Ministries (www.angelfoodministries.com), an organization dedicated to providing affordable, high-quality food to families in need, is proud to have a public High School become a host site. Spalding High School in Griffin, Georgia has kindly opened their doors to Angel Food Ministries to distribute healthy, quality food, to families living in the area.
During these harsh economic times, parents are having a difficult time providing quality, affordable food for themselves and their families. Angel Food Ministries is proud to provide affordable, nutritional food to these families. Pastor Joseph Wingo, CEO of Angel Food Ministries, will be attending the distribution to launch organization’s foray into the public school system. Pastor Joe stated, “There is a severe often overlooked need in our schools. We have homeless children attending schools and it goes without saying that they aren’t eating right either. This will help feed our kids and help raise funds to get them into proper homes. We are blessed to be able to do our share, and thankful that the public school system here in Spalding County has welcomed us in.”
Nationally, feeding students has become a growing concern, as school systems curb their breakfast and lunch programs due to financial constraints. Working through public schools is a most direct way to solve these problems, and it s at the core of Angel Food’s mission. Angel Food provides individuals and families with fresh, nationally known foods for a fraction of the retail price. A standard medium-sized box of food may be purchased for $30, and contains top quality food staples from every food group, including chicken or beef, milk, eggs, vegetables and fruits. Each of the regular boxes of food feeds a family of four for about one week or a single individual for almost a month. The menu selections vary each month, and consist of both fresh and frozen items, saving families money with no sacrifice to quality.
Spalding High School’s first distribution will be held Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 9:30-11:00AM. Spaulding High School is located at 433 Wilson Rd Griffin, GA 30224.
Anyone who wishes to learn more about how to utilize Angel Food’s services can call 1-888-819-3745 or visit www.angelfoodministries.com to find the nearest host site.
About Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries (www.angelfoodministries.com) is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing financial support in the form of food relief to communities throughout the United States. Established in 1994 to provide relief for struggling families in the Monroe, GA area, Angel Food Ministries today serves hundreds of thousands of families across 42 states, recently welcoming Nevada to the roster where Angel Food’s benefits can be realized. Since inception, Angel Food Ministries has fed more than 22 million Americans. In 2008, AFM provided $120 million in direct food assistance to American families.
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During these harsh economic times, parents are having a difficult time providing quality, affordable food for themselves and their families. Angel Food Ministries is proud to provide affordable, nutritional food to these families. Pastor Joseph Wingo, CEO of Angel Food Ministries, will be attending the distribution to launch organization’s foray into the public school system. Pastor Joe stated, “There is a severe often overlooked need in our schools. We have homeless children attending schools and it goes without saying that they aren’t eating right either. This will help feed our kids and help raise funds to get them into proper homes. We are blessed to be able to do our share, and thankful that the public school system here in Spalding County has welcomed us in.”
Nationally, feeding students has become a growing concern, as school systems curb their breakfast and lunch programs due to financial constraints. Working through public schools is a most direct way to solve these problems, and it s at the core of Angel Food’s mission. Angel Food provides individuals and families with fresh, nationally known foods for a fraction of the retail price. A standard medium-sized box of food may be purchased for $30, and contains top quality food staples from every food group, including chicken or beef, milk, eggs, vegetables and fruits. Each of the regular boxes of food feeds a family of four for about one week or a single individual for almost a month. The menu selections vary each month, and consist of both fresh and frozen items, saving families money with no sacrifice to quality.
Spalding High School’s first distribution will be held Saturday, November 14, 2009 from 9:30-11:00AM. Spaulding High School is located at 433 Wilson Rd Griffin, GA 30224.
Anyone who wishes to learn more about how to utilize Angel Food’s services can call 1-888-819-3745 or visit www.angelfoodministries.com to find the nearest host site.
About Angel Food Ministries
Angel Food Ministries (www.angelfoodministries.com) is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing financial support in the form of food relief to communities throughout the United States. Established in 1994 to provide relief for struggling families in the Monroe, GA area, Angel Food Ministries today serves hundreds of thousands of families across 42 states, recently welcoming Nevada to the roster where Angel Food’s benefits can be realized. Since inception, Angel Food Ministries has fed more than 22 million Americans. In 2008, AFM provided $120 million in direct food assistance to American families.
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