Prairie Land Food is a new program!
Prairie Land Food is based on Love, Trust, Faith, Charity and Hope
ARE YOU A VOLUNTEER?
Your time and talent can benefit your community. Do you volunteer as a 4-H leader or a soccer coach, sing in the church choir, teach Sunday school, or volunteer in the church nursery? Do you pick up trash on your daily walk, say a prayer for those in need, visit a homebound friend, or give of your time in some other way? If so, you are eligible to participate in Prairie Land Food.
Prairie Land Food is not a government funded program; there are no income guidelines. Prairie Land Food offers a nutritious grocery package which includes a wide assortment of frozen meats, fresh fruits and vegetables, just like you see in major grocery stores. Package are offered at a low cost, helping to stretch your food dollars.
Prairie Land Food is funded through you - the participant. The more people that participate, the greater the buying power, and the more communities will benefit through volunteer services. For more information about Prairie Land Food check out www.prairielandfood.com.
Prairie Land Food offers flexibility, how often you participate is up to you. Here are the different food packages:
BASIC PACKAGE |
MEAT ONLY PACKAGE |
SPECIALS |
| Includes frozen meats, fresh fruits and vegetables | Add an extra serving of the meats in the Basic Package | Prices for these packages vary |
| Cost: $20.50 and two hours of volunteer service | Cost: $12.00 and one hour of volunteer service | Cost is usually $11.00 to $20.00 and 1 additional hour of volunteer service |
SMART SHOPPPING!
- Once a minimum of one Basic Package is purchased, there is no limit to the number of additional packages that can be added.
- Order can be paid ny cash, check, or EBT/food stamps.
Mid distributes the food packages on the third or fourth Saturday of each month. Participants pick up the packages at the Mid-Nebraska Food Bank located at 114 East 11th Street, (East Door) in Kearney from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. The next month's food packages may be purchased at that time. Prairie Land Foods is a unique opportunity to make a difference and get involved with your community.
If you are interested in more information about this program, please contact Erin Merryman at (308) 865-5675 or e-mail emerryman@mnca.net.
