The Treasure Box: An Affordable Meal Program for $30
How can they sell the treasure box for only $30? The treasure box purchases retail food in large volumes at a lower cost. This enables the organization to avoid all the different layers of distribution and deliver the food directly to the consumer. The treasure box has relationships with over 500 food manufactures. You can be assured that you getting store quality frozen food.
For just $30, each month you can purchase enough fresh frozen groceries to supply a family of four for nearly a week. This would include lunch and diner. One individual, especially elderly would be able to stretch the groceries for about a month.
To order the treasure box simply go online and find the closest local host site in your area. You can use a credit or debit card to pre-pay online before the deadline. For the month of November the deadline is November 8, 2009. The pick up date is November 21, 2009. Upon completion of your order you will receive a receipt with information about the pick-up date, time and location. Keep in mind that the delivery takes place only once a month. If you have any questions regarding payment options or pick up and delivery please contact your local host site. A contact person will be more than willing you assist you.
Each month offers a different menu. If you want a detailed look of the items you're getting check out the video on the bottom left on home page. For the month of November the treasure box includes the following items.
3-3.5 lb. Whole chicken
2 lb (avg. wt) Boneless Ham Slices
2 lb Turkey & Pork Breakfast Sausage Link
1.625 lb. Old Fashioned Beef Meatloaf
1 lb. Ground Turkey
40 oz. Macaroni & Cheese
1 pkg Orange Clove Glaze
1.4 lb. Hashbrown Patties
1 lb. Frozen Peas
1 lb. Frozen Green Beans
1 lb. Frozen Corn
1 lb. Buttermilk Biscuit Mix
1 Each Dessert
The treasure box is available to everyone. There are no restrictions or income qualifications. Anyone can participate. You can purchase a treasure box for your family, someone in need, or for elderly who can't go grocery shopping on their own.
Source:
Website: www.thetreasurebox.org
Video link: http://www.thetreasurebox.org/video.php
Published by John Sachem
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6 Comments
Post a CommentIt would be nice if I could get on the site to order a box. Why can't I get on the site?
how do we get this box in northern calif?
My family and I are on a fixed monthly income and sometimes our food stamps don't cover the month I need info. in order to become a member
Your singing to the choir and the preacher. Where do I sign up for the Holiday box Mrs. Charles
This is a great program, especially in light of everything going on. Great article
Nice info here friend. Talk about the "Fish & Loaves" kind of blessing. Great idea & what a compassionate thing to do for people...particularly as the poor have been hardest hit of all in this slump. Thanks! "Thumbs Up" here friend. : - )