Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing grocery relief and financial support to communities throughout the United States. The program began in 1994 with 34 families in Monroe, Georgia (between Atlanta and Athens), and has grown to provide food relief to more than 500,000 families each month.

Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores and has resulted in the same food items costing from between $42 and $78.

Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one could 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.

Also offered are specialty boxes such as steaks, chicken and pork. Many participants in this bonus program appreciate the expanded choices. Additionally, there is no limit to the number of units or bonus foods an individual can receive, and there are no applications to complete or qualifications to which participants must adhere. Angel Food Ministries also participates in the U.S. Food Stamp program.

There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications.

Everyone is encouraged to participate.  Some churches even encourage participants to apply the money they saved to help someone else in need

Angel Food is available in a quantity that can fit into a medium-sized box at $30 per unit. Each month's menu is different than the previous month and consists of both fresh and frozen items with an average retail value of approximately $60. Comparison shopping has been done across the country in various communities using a wide range of retail grocery stores and has resulted in the same food items costing from between $42 and $78.

Generally, one unit of food assists in feeding a family of four for about one week or a single senior citizen for almost a month. The food is all the same high quality one could 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.

Also offered are specialty boxes such as steaks, chicken and pork. Many participants in this bonus program appreciate the expanded choices. Additionally, there is no limit to the number of units or bonus foods an individual can receive, and there are no applications to complete or qualifications to which participants must adhere. Angel Food Ministries also participates in the U.S. Food Stamp program.

Orders and distribution are handled by church host sites. Orders are collected by Holy
Cross Lutheran Church during the first part of each month up to the "orders due" date. These orders are then turned in to the Angel Food main office in Monroe, Georgia, on a predetermined date. Several days later, in the same month, volunteers from Holy Cross pick up the food and bring it to the church for distribution. The "orders due" date and "distribution date" and time are printed on each menu.

Methods of payment include cash, credit card, debit card or IL - Link card.

Orders can be made by calling (708) 712-6584, (708) 525-3794 or (708) 597-5209.

You will drive to the "host site" - Holy Cross Lutheran Church The church is located at 4041 W. 120th St., Alsip, IL. Holy Cross is located 1 block west of Pulaski Rd. on 120th St., on the left. Parking is in back of the church. Please enter through the door (nearest the garage). After you register at the registration table volunteers will help you retrieve your previously purchased grocery items. Next month's menu will automatically be included with your order and you can order for the next month If you wish.

Please note that we have no place to store the food. By ordering the food you agree to pick it up on the distribution date and time and if you don't, the food will be donated. Thank you for understanding.

Contact Angel Food Ministries at: http://www.angelfoodministries.org .

To order contact (708) 712-6584, (708) 525-3794 or (708) 597-5209.

Cash, Credit, Debit Card or IL- Link are accepted for payment.