Smart Savings
AFM is Closed
Over the last several weeks, we’ve been contacted many times and received many comments asking for AFM locations. Angel Food Ministries is in fact closed and will not be reopening. Many smaller, regional programs that are very similar to AFM do exist. We suggest you visit their websites to find out if there are locations near you:
- Smart Choice Food Source: smartchoicefood.com
- One Harvest Food Ministries: oneharvest.com
- Gaballi: gaballi.com
- Mid America Foods: midamericafoods.com
- Good Faith Food Box: goodfaithfoodbox.org
Also, here is a post at Coon’N Cents that is kept more up to date: Alternatives to Angel Food Ministries
Get to Know Angel Food Ministries: Cost Savings
Every month, we compare our prices with major retail and discount grocery stores across the country. Our food packages are typically priced 30 to 50 percent less than these retail grocery stores. See the U.S. map on our homepage angelfoodministries.com and click on the red balloon in your area for the latest price comparison.
Saving Money with Angel Food Ministries
A lot of people have asked, “How much do you really save with Angel Food Ministries.”
We’ve done the math locally on multiple occasions. But now we are excited to share some national numbers that have been recorded regionally.
Take a look. In many cases – as with the average – you could buy a second box with the savings you generate!
By Not Buying Angel Food, You’re Paying Twice as Much!
I’ve done price comparisons of Angel Food Ministries in the past (in September 2009 and August 2010). With the introduction of the Bountiful Blessing Box, the Bit o’ Blessing Box and the Pastor Joe’s Premium Box, I decided it was time to take a good look at our local market once again.
The results were quite considerable!
Bit o’ Blessing (9 items @ $21):
Krogers – $51.09; Wal-Mart – $35.04; Low Price Option – $34.05
Angel Food Savings = $13.05 – $30.09 [full analysis]Signature Box (18 items @ $31):
Krogers – $63.96; Wal-Mart – $57.91; Low Price Option – $54.96
Angel Food Savings = $23.96- $32.96 [full analysis]Bountiful Blessing (24 items @ $41):
Krogers – $84.96; Wal-Mart – $76.89; Low Price Option – $72.16
Angel Food Savings = $31.16 – $43.96 [full analysis]Pastor Joe’s Premium (9 items @ $51):
Krogers – $84.71; Wal-Mart – $63.26; Low Price Option – $62.85
Angel Food Savings = $11.85 – $33.71 [full analysis]
So there you have it. Could you use an extra $30? If you were to buy either of these boxes to replace or supplement your regular grocery buying, you’d have it. That’s money that could be used to put onto debt, to pay for something you’ve needed but could not afford or to put into a rainy day savings fund. Either way, it’s a little bit of breathing room for your budgets. And that’s how Angel Food Ministries can provide a hand up like no one else.
March Angel Food Menu – Online Only Specials
Going to do something fun this month. Between now and the order deadline on March 20th, we’ll post about each of the options on our menu. Maybe we’ll also throw in some recipes, serving suggestions and other tips for thrift to help you save a buck or two while enjoying some awesome food!
First up, the Online Only Specials:
It seems appropriate to start with them since there is a limited supply and, therefore, a limited opportunity to order. Each month, Angel Food Ministries makes these available for purchase only through online ordering – so you won’t see them on our printed menu.
This month, there are three selections:
- A 5 Pound Variety Box containing: 1.5 lb. Bacon-Wrapped Turkey Fillets, 1.5 lb. Pork Chops and 2 lb. Beef Roast — $22
- An 8.5 Pound Variety Box containing: 4 lb. Breaded Chicken Breast Bites, 3 lb. Pork Roast, 1.5 lb. Boneless Chicken Breast Fillets (6 x 4 oz.) and a 2 lb. Pork Roast — $24
- A 10 Pound Breaded Chicken Breast Chunks Box — $17
Remember, there are limited supplies of these boxes. In fact, when we first posted this, there was just over 1,000 of each available. Don’t miss out.
Two Savings Program Info Coming this Month
We consider all our guests to be a part of Angel Food Ministries and occasionally share programs that might continue to help provide breathing room in their budgets. This month, where sharing two such opportunities with you.
The first is a prescription savings card that is already active and ready for you to use. It provides you with a savings potential of up to 55 percent on your prescription purchases.
The second is from Christian Healthcare Ministries, which enables thousands of Christians in all 50 states to help one another in meeting major health care costs. Over the last 20 years, this alternative to traditional health insurance has shared more than $500 million in participant medical bills. The CHM program could be as much as 55 percent less than the average price of HMO, PPO, and POS health insurance plans. CHM is truly the biblical solution to healthcare costs.
We hope you’ll consider these two special gifts offered by Angel Food Ministries – but there is no obligation. It’s just another way for us to express how we care and we appreciate you. If you didn’t place an order but would still like the info, just let us know. We’d be happy to get it to you.
Lunch for $2.80 (or less) a Day
Another favorite box locally is the Fast and Flavorful Cuisine box. This one has 10 packaged meals that are not only convenient, but healthy and tasty. At $28 a box, that’s a good lunch for just $2.80! Save a dollar when you order online.
Use coupon code FASTFLAV1OFF to save $1.00. Order online today!
Save on Angel Food’s Most Popular Box
Here locally, the Bountiful Blessing Box (which we fondly refer to as “the Bob”) is the most popular box every month. Now, here’s your chance to save when you order online.
Use coupon code 1OFFBOUNTYFEB to save $1.00. Order online today!
Uh, Did Somebody Say Free Food?
Here’s another way we’re reaching out more families in our community. Introduce us to 10 new guests and you’ll get one FREE box of Angel Food. Click here for the details!
Coupon Code for Fast and Flavorful on December’s Menu
Here’s a way to save on the Fast & Flavorful box on December’s menu. Just use this coupon code when you order online.
quickmeals5 = save 5% on a the Fast & Flavorful ($1.40)