Distribution
Angel Food Ministries Ceases Operations
In an official statement from Angel Food Ministries…
Angel Food Ministries has considered many options regarding our future. At this time we regret to inform you that we have not found a solution that will allow Angel Food Ministries to continue to distribute food on a monthly basis and have decided to cease operations. We realize the pressure that this places on our host sites, community food banks and customers.
However, there is a group of former employees and food vendors that are working to find a better way of serving those who have come to depend on Angel Food.
Unfortunately many if not all other food ministries have gone out of business in recent years. Angel Food has not been immune from the same economic and market conditions that led to the loss of other food ministries. It’s important to note that in the past we never relied on donations; less than 1% of annual revenues have come from donations. We are grateful that we have been able to help tens of millions of customers save hundreds of millions of dollars in food costs. We also are grateful to have been able to return about $24 million to our church host sites and other partner organizations.
With the help of our volunteer staff 98 percent of the thousands of customers who placed an order for September have already received a full refund. We continue to work with the USDA to credit the remaining 59 customers who used their SNAP benefits to place a September order. Federal regulations prohibit us from simply sending them a check for a full refund. The USDA/SNAP officials have been very helpful in seeing to it that these refunds are taking place in an orderly fashion. Those who placed orders through their local host sites will need to contact that site directly for a full refund.
We are comforted by the thousands of comments we have received expressing support for Angel Food Ministries and the great need to continue helping those in need. We at Angel Food Ministries are truly heartbroken to have to cease operations but it has not compromised our faith in God or our commitment to helping those in need.
Please check this website often for the latest information. Thank you for your prayers, faithfulness and your commitment to Angel Food Ministries over these past 17 years.
Angel Food Ministries Temporarily Suspends Orders
It’s with great disappointment we must inform you that Angel Food Ministries will not be hosting a September distribution. All online orders received to date are being processed by AFM for immediate and full refund. Any offline orders that have already been taken will be refunded by St. Andrew EPC.
Angel Food Ministries intends to continue their ministry and are not considering ceasing operations. Rather, they are seeking ways to strategically reorganize and re-emerge with an improved model that is more sustainable given our current economic climate.
Media inquiries should be directed to 770-266-2017.
On a personal note, words cannot express our appreciation for allowing us to serve you. As you can imagine, this has left us with heavy hearts and much sadness. Please continue to watch this blog and follow us on Facebook so we can keep you update on Angel Food Ministries progress and whatever course of action God leads our local ministry now and in the future.
Blessings
AFMDekalb
June 2011 Angel Food Ministries Menu
The June Angel Food Ministries menu is now available. Order deadline is Sunday May 19th at 12 noon (you have until 11:59 PM if ordering online). Distribution will be on Saturay June 25th from 1:15 to 2:30 PM.
Among this month’s highlights are New and Improved Convenience Meals and the return of the Seafood Special Box (a limited quantity item, so order early as the may run out if you wait).
You Can Still Get a March Angel Food Order In!
Didn’t get your March order in? Well, there’s still time. Click this link and order before midnight – but if you want a Pastor Joe’s Premium Box or a Bit O Blessing Box, you better do it now – we’re very limited on the number still available for ordering.
Check Your Calendars and Plan Your Orders
We’re inching very close to that time of year when everything gets a little bit hectic due to the Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year holidays. One reason for that is simply all the “extra” things we have to do in our schedules, but in this case, it’s due to compression of schedules.
As you know, AngelFood has special Holiday Boxes that will be delivered with November and December distributions. That seems very easy, right?
Well, it is, but please also make note of the timeline changes for those two months. The order deadlines and distributions are about a week earlier for both months to make sure you get your holiday boxes in time and to help alleviate some of the stress that comes with trying to get everything done at the last minute for Thanskgiving and Christmas gatherings.
October will still follow a typical schedule, but here are the important dates for you to remember for November and December. Also, to help you plan accordingly for budget and timing reasons, we’ve updated the calendar page for the remainder of the year.
November Order Deadline = 11/11 at noon
November Distribution = 11/20 – 9:30-11AMDecember Order Deadline = 12/9 at noon
December Distribution = 12/18 – 9:30-11AM
AngelFood Calendar
We’ve implemented a calendar page that integrates with Google. We’re going to work on getting the rest of the year’s deadlines and distribution info added along with any other important information or events. Check it out and let us know what you think.
Ice Cream Social In August
mmmm.... Ice Cream
With August’s distribution, we’re hosting a free ice cream social. So, you may want to bring a cooler to store your food while you indulge your sweet tooth (or we can keep it cool for you until you are ready to go).
It’s just our way of thanking you for allowing us to serve you. And feel free to bring a friend or two. It’s open to everyone. Rain or shine!
Saturday, August 28 ~ 9:30 to 11AM
Check out the details on Facebook
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Pie Cooking Instructions
The December menu featured a Sweet Potato Pie that we’re sure many of you will love. Sometimes, the instructions for cooking AFM pies are not fully clear on the package. In case you are curious, here is the instructions for the Sweet Potato Pie:
- Pre-heat oven to 400° F and use lower rack for baking.
- Place frozen pie on cookie sheet or other suitable tray.
- Bake for 30 minutes at 400° F.
- Lower temperature to 350° F and continue baking for an additional 60 minutes.
- Pie is done when knife inserted into center comes out clean.
For more info and instructions on how to cook other AFM distributed pies, please see the Angel Food Ministries website.