FOOD $EN$E PROGRAM
BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE
BOONVILLE UNITED METHODIST CHURCH
If you eat, you qualify!
That’s the motto for the Food $en$e Program at
Boonville United Methodist Church.
“People honestly believe this is for low-income families,” says coordinator Diane Kilbourne, “but it’s for anyone.”
Anyone who wants to stretch their food dollars can participate; there are no income guidelines and no qualifications for the program.
Created by the Food Bank of Central New York, Food $en$e is designed to stretch a family’s food dollars, with packages containing 10-12 items. These packages include fresh fruits and vegetables, meats, and staple foods. Each package costs $15.50, but according to Diane, they are worth about double that amount.

Any questions, contact Diane Kilbourne, at 942-6652, or the church office at 942-2626 or email boonvilleumc@gmail.com.

THIS MONTH'S FOOD $EN$E
SIGN UP IS
Monday, February 6, 11 a.m. - 3 p.m.
Tuesday, February 7, 3 - 7 p.m.
in the fellowship hall
Delivery Day is Friday, Feb. 24, 1-4 PM
As always, volunteers are need to help unload the truct or hand out the food.
Boonville Food $en$e Coordinator Diane Kilbourne (right) shows some of the items that come in a monthly package. At left is volunteer Joyce Charboneau.
Some Things Your Should Know About the Program:
  • Signup for the food units is usually around the beginning of the month, and delivery is about three weeks later.
  • The food is different every month.
  • Each “unit,” consists of 10-12 items, and normally includes two-three canned items, two-three fresh produce items, and two-three frozen items.
  • There are also monthly specials, which can be ordered in addition to each unit, or separately.
  • Deliveries are made on Fridays about 1 p.m., depending on the weather and the driver’s schedule; pickup for those who have signed up is from 2-5 p.m. .
  • You have to take everything that comes in a unit - you can give it away if you don’t want it!
  • Some people “split” a unit, if they can’t use all the food that’s included.
  • We cannot hold any packages after the scheduled pick-up time. If you have a conflict, please give your receipt to a friend so they may claim your package for you.
  • Volunteers are always needed to help unload the truck! Contact the church office at 942-2626 if you are willing to help!