BERTRAND BIBLE CHURCH TEAMS UP WITH ANGEL FOOD MINISTRTIES AS A DISTRIBUTION CENTER
Anyone who eats is automatically qualified
Angel Food Ministries, a non-profit, non-denominational organization, began in 1994 as a small outreach ministry serving a rural community in Georgia. The goal was to help neighbors who needed a hand up in a tough economic time. Today, Angel Food Ministries can be found in over 3,200 communities in 34 states and helps feed over 500,000 families a month.
Angel Food partners with churches and community organizations throughout the country to help distribute food to those in need. For $30.00* you can purchase a box of food containing both fresh and frozen items. Our food items are first quality. No seconds or out-of–date items
Blessings by the box
Angel Food's groceries are sold in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $50. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores and has resulted in the same food items costing from between $42 and $78.
Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one would purchase at a grocery store. There are no second-hand items, no damaged or out-dated goods, no dented cans without labels, no day-old breads and no produce that is almost too ripe.
Also offered are specialty boxes such as steaks, chicken and pork. Many participants in this bonus program appreciate the expanded choices. Additionally, there is no limit to the number of units or bonus foods an individual can purchase, and there are no applications to complete or qualifications to which participants must adhere. Angel Food Ministries, like most all other retail grocery stores, also participates in the U.S. Food Stamp program, using the Off-Line Food Stamp Voucher system.
How It Works
Each month there is a deadline to order the units. Orders must be placed and paid for by this deadline. Payment can be made in a variety of ways, you may pay in person, mail payment, or in person if paying by EBT. No EBT payments can be taken over the phone. There are no applications or qualifications anyone can order. When the order is placed you will be notified of the pick-up date. You will then come to Bertrand Bible Church with a Medium size box and pick-up the items that you ordered. For more information you may contact Beth Green at 269-683-0877 or 574-532-8599. Email Beth at bethforangelfood@comcast.net
How to Place an Order and When Do I Pay?
All orders must be paid for in advance. We accept cash, money orders, certified checks and EBT Food Stamps. There are several different ways to place an order They may be placed at Bertrand Bible Church ON SUNDAY ONLY 1008 Ontario Rd. Niles, MI before and after Sunday Services from 9:30 am until 12:15 pm Orders may be mailed to Beth Green at 1509 Orchard Lane, Niles, MI 49120 Mailed orders must be received the Thursday before the Monday deadline Mailed orders will receive a phone call confirming receipt EBT Customers must place orders in person For signature verification Orders may be placed at Home School Hub Hours are M-Th, noon-4pm 103 E. Main Downtown Niles (next door to Color Me Christian bookstore) Any questions please call BETH GREEN 269-683-0877 or 574-532-8599 Or email Beth at bethforangelfood@comcast.net
IMPORTANT NOTE
Angel Food Ministries Reserves the Right to Substitute Any of the Above Items Due To Availability, Cost and Quality. It is our desire that every person using Angel Food receives the best value available. On occasion we are forced to substitute an item or two in a box. We hope you understand that whenever this is done, it is in our desire to best serve you.
Orders must be picked up from 10 am to 11:00 am at Bertrand Bible Church Unless other arrangements are made prior to pickup times Order not picked up will be donated to charity
Questions & Answers It's both a blessing and a bargain!
WHY IS BERTRAND BIBLE CHURCH DOING THIS? At Bertrand Bible Church our desire is to minister to all your needs not just food for the soul but food for the body. We desire to reach out into the community and help in any way possible.
WHAT IS ANGEL FOOD MINISTRIES? Angel Food Ministries, founded by Pastors Joe and Linda Wingo, is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief to communities throughout the United States. Angel Food Ministries crosses all denominational lines and has spread the good news of the Gospel of JESUS CHRIST through salvation tracts that are placed in each box of food.
WHEN DID ANGEL FOOD START? The program began with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia in 1994. Today, God has multiplied this outreach effort and it has grown to over 3,200 communities in 38 states and helps feed over 500,000 families a month.
WHERE DOES THE FOOD COME FROM? Our food is "restaurant grade" meats, frozen vegetables, fruits, dairy products, etc. which we acquire through our involvement with only the best producers/vendors of high quality, "name brand" foods. Never "seconds" or "day old" type products are involved.
HOW DOES IT WORK? For $30.00, participants receive food worth approximately $60.00. Once a month, you (or someone you would like to help), can order wonderful boxes of frozen meats, fresh or frozen fruits and vegetables, and staple items. This is top quality, name brand food that you would find in the best grocery stores. It is not "day-old" or "outdated" items and no dented cans without labels.
HOW MUCH FOOD IS IN A $30.00 BOX? There are 17 to 20 items in each box. The variety of items is designed to assist in feeding a family of four for about one week, or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The menu changes every month, so you will never get bored eating the same old thing.
CAN WE PURCHASE MORE THAN ONE UNIT OR SPECIAL? Yes, you can purchase as many regular units as you would like. To purchase a special box you must first order a regular unit.
ARE THERE ANY LIMITS? NO. You can order as many boxes as you like. After you purchase one box for $30.00, you are qualified for the "Specials".
WHAT ARE THE "SPECIALS"? Specials contain boxes frozen steaks, chicken or pork for under $20.00. There is something new every month, so check out the menu. The specials are optional items that are available only after you purchase one of the regular boxes.
IS THERE A MEMBERSHIP FEE? NO membership is required. There is no fee. You are under no obligation to order every month.
HOW DO I QUALIFY? Anyone who eats is automatically qualified. Angel Food is not a program based on need or income. There are no applications, no qualifications, no membership fees and no limits.
HOW CAN I PAY? We accept cash, bank checks, money orders and EBT Food Stamps. All order must be paid for in advance. You can mail a check to Beth Green so it arrives the Thursday before the Sunday due date. If you are writing a check, please make it payable To BERTRAND BIBLE CHURCH. (There is an extra $12.50 fee for returned checks.) People using EBT Food Stamps must call Beth Green or come to the church on Sunday's or Home School Hub in person to sign an off-line voucher.
WHEN CAN I PAY? All orders must be paid for in advance. We accept cash, money orders, bank checks and EBT Food Stamps. There are several different ways to place an order They may be placed at Bertrand Bible Church ON SUNDAY ONLY 1008 Ontario Rd. Niles, MI before and after Sunday Services from 9:30 am until 12:15 pm Orders may be mailed to Beth Green at 1509 Orchard Lane, Niles, MI 49120 Mailed orders must be received the Thursday before the Monday deadline Mailed orders will receive a phone call confirming receipt EBT Customers must place orders in person For signature verification Orders may be placed at Home School Hub Hours are M-Th, noon-4pm 103 E. Main Downtown Niles (next door to Color Me Christian bookstore) Any questions please call BETH GREEN 269-683-0877 or 574-532-8599 Or email Beth at bethforangelfood@comcast.net
WHAT IF I AM UNABLE TO PICK UP THE FOOD? If you do not have transportation or do not have means to pick up the food yourself Bertrand Bible Church offers a delivery service.
WHERE IS BERTRAND BIBLE CHURCH LOCATED? 1008 Ontario St Niles, Mi At the corner of 11th street and Ontario St Just north of the Indiana state line
HOW CAN I HELP? Spread the word! Tell everyone you know about Angel Food. Tell all of your relatives. Take extra copies of the menu to work or pass them out to your neighbors. If it is alright with your employer, we can fax a menu to your work place. Tell people about our church web site and our link to the Angel Food Ministries web site.
CAN OTHER CHURCHES GET INVOLVED? Invite Pastors and people from other churches to come on Distribution Morning to see what it is like. Consider buying a box of food for your Pastors so they can "taste and see" what a blessing this can be.
ORDER DATES and DISTRIBUTION DAY for 2007
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