Angel Food FAQs
What is Angel Food Ministries?
Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief to communities throughout the United States. Angel Food Ministries works through churches and community organizations in over 35 states, providing food to over 500,000 families. Angel Food Ministries is based in Monroe, Georgia and has been in operation since 1994. For more information, visit angelfoodministries.com.
Why is Victory Highway Wesleyan Church involved with Angel Food Ministries?
Victory’s mission is to “proclaim the life changing power of Jesus Christ and to make fully devoted followers of him.” Sometimes spreading the Good News begins with meeting a person’s basic needs – such as providing food. Angel Food Ministries is just one more way Victory is reaching out to its community and making a powerful difference in thousands of lives.
Who qualifies for Angel Food Ministries?
Everyone qualifies. There are no applications or qualifications to order Angel Food. If you eat, you qualify.
Where does the food come from?
Angel Food Ministries’ food is “restaurant grade” meats, frozen vegetables, fruit, dairy products, grains, desserts, etc. The food is acquired through Angel Food’s involvement with only the best producers and vendors of high quality, “name brand” foods. 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. Angel Food Ministries, in Monroe, Georgia, purchases the Angel Food for the program and then transports it across the country in refrigerated trucks.
How much food do I get?
Angel Food offers several different boxes of food. The “basic unit” is a large-sized box of food which weighs approximately 18-25 pounds and consists of 16-18 items, including frozen meats, frozen vegetables, fruit, dairy products, grains and desserts. This “basic unit” can generally assist in feeding a family of four for about a week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. Once you order the “basic unit,” you are then eligible to order any of several “special” boxes of food. “Special” boxes can include several pounds of various meats, full meals, etc. Usually there are three or four different “special” boxes available each month.
What exactly is included in a “basic unit” of food?
Below is an example of a previous menu for a “basic unit” of food:
What exactly is included in a “special” box?
Below are some examples of “special” boxes from previous menus:
How many units can I order?
There is no limit to the number of “basic units” you can purchase. Also, once you purchase a “basic unit,” there is no limit to how many “specials” you can purchase.
How much does the food cost?
Each “basic unit” of food costs $30 and consists of approximately 18-25 pounds of food. A “special” box costs $18-$20 and consists of several pounds of various eats or several meals.
Can I buy a box of Angel Food for someone else?
Absolutely. Please just note on the order form if someone different from you will be picking up the food on distribution day.
How do I pay for the food?
Food can be paid for with cash, a money order, a certified check or food stamps. The money order or certified check should be made payable to “Victory Highway Wesleyan Church” or “VHWC.” No personal checks will be accepted.
How do I place an order?
You can place an order in three ways:
Please note that all orders and payments must be received by Saturday at noon on the deadline. Late orders cannot be accepted.
What if I don’t have enough money on my Food Stamp Card?
If you don’t have enough money on your Food Stamp Card to pay for all the food, you many pay the remaining amount due in cash.
How much is the food worth?
The average retail value of a “basic unit” of food is $60. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores; the same food costs between $42 and $78.
Do I need to bring anything with me on food distribution day?
Yes, please bring a large-sized box, cooler or laundry basket to pick-up your food.
Where do I pick up my food?
Victory Angel Food will be distributed once a month at Victory Highway Wesleyan Church, located at: 150 Victory Highway, Painted Post, NY 14870. Distribution will occur at the east (right-side) entrance. There will be a parking attendant available to direct you and answer any questions. Please remember to bring a large-sized box, cooler or laundry basket to pick-up the food.
When do I pick up my food?
Victory Angel Food will be distributed once a month from 10:00am until 12:00pm on the third or fourth Saturday of the month.
What if I am unable to pick up my food on distribution day?
You may arrange for a friend, neighbor or relative to pick up your food. All food must be picked up no later than noon.
What happens to my food if I don’t pick it up?
If you (or the person you’ve chosen) do not pick up your food by noon, we will attempt to contact you by phone. If we are unable to reach you, or if you still cannot pick up your food, your food will be donated to someone in need. There will be no refunds or credits.
Where can I pick up an order form?
Menus change each month and are available at the following locations:
What happens in the case of inclement weather?
Under most circumstances, Angel Food Ministries will be able to distribute the food. In the case of a severe snowstorm or other extreme weather conditions, please check out our website or the local radio or TV stations for cancellations and further information. Following the unlikely event of a distribution cancellation, Victory Highway Wesleyan Church will contact you with a new distribution date and time.
What happens if the truck transporting Angel Food breaks down or is delayed?
It is highly unlikely for the Angel Food Ministries truck to be delayed or canceled. The truck drivers are under strict schedules with high penalties for delay. However, in the unlikely event of a delay, Victory Highway Wesleyan Church will do everything in its power to contact you regarding a schedule change or delay in distribution.
How can I volunteer for Victory Angel Food Ministries?
If you are interested in volunteering for Victory Angel Food Ministries, please leave your name, phone number and email address at the Information Desk at Victory Highway Wesleyan Church and someone will contact you. You can also email your interest to: angelfood@victoryhighway.com. All volunteers must be at least 16 years of age.
Who can volunteer for Victory Angel Food Ministries?
Anyone at least 16 years old can volunteer for Victory Angel Food Ministries. This includes people from Victory Highway Wesleyan Church, people from other churches and people from the community.
Does Victory Angel Food Ministries really help the needy in our community?
Yes. Victory Angel Food Ministries does help the needy in our community in several ways. First, a person can use Food Stamps to pay for the nutritious food. Second, someone else can buy the food and donate it to a family/person in need. Third, the food is very high-quality and valued at around $60, even though the food only costs $30. This high-quality, low-cost food stretches a person’s grocery dollars. And finally, during the food distribution there will be an opportunity for prayer requests and fellowship; this will help to meet the needy person’s spiritual needs as well as his/her basic needs.
Where can I get more information?
You can call us at 607-426-4758 or email us at angelfood@victoryhighway.com.