Perry County Food Guide

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1 Perry County Food Guide Provided By: Perry JFS 212 S Main St or Revised 03/19/2013

2 Hopewell-Madison Food Pantry: Every Tuesday from 9 to 11 am Hopewell United Methodist Church Gower Rd Somerset, Ohio Requirement: Must live in Hopewell or Madison Township and on first visit must bring an electric bill with name and address. Junction City Community Building: Every Friday from 11 am to 3 pm 300 W Main Street Junction City, Ohio Contact: Patsy Caldwell Requirement: Must live in Jackson Township and provide proof of address (current utility bill, rent receipt) Living Word Ministries: 1 st Saturday each month from 9 am to Noon 3860 State Route 37 W Junction City, Ohio Contact: Marsha Ashbaugh Requirement: Must live in Perry County and provide proof of residency and sign an income statement Love Thy Neighbor Food Ministry: Open by appointment only 3992 Flint Ridge Rd Crooksville, Ohio Contact: Ruby Reed Requirement: Live in Crooksville or the immediate surrounding area and write down name, address, & phone number. New Lexington Food Pantry: Monday-Friday from 8 to 11:45 am Red Sided Building by the Perry Co. Home Contact: Dorothy Barlow Requirements: Current photo id, social security cards for everyone in the home, and proof of address (current utility bill or rent receipt) Somerset Food Pantry: Monday-Friday from 9 am to 12:30 pm Somerset United Methodist Church E. Main Street Somerset, Ohio Contact: Kim Danison, Church Secretary Requirements: Families can request food once per month. They must live in an area not serviced by other food banks and within the immediate Somerset area. Southeast Perry Food Pantry: Mon, Weds, & Fri from 9am to 1pm Civic Center 115 Corning Avenue Corning, Ohio Contact: George Hughes Requirement: Signature on financial statement paper Thornville Food Pantry: 3 rd Wed & Sat of every month 10am-Noon Corner of Church St and 188 Contact: Julia Cooperrider Requirements: Families must live in Thorn Township and fill out a guidelines paper.

3 Hot Meals Free Lunch On Fire For God Soup Kitchen 200 N. Jackson Street Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 11 a.m. 2 p.m. No requirements Offers meals to go Free Community Breakfast Fraternal Order of Eagles 129 N Main Street Last Saturday of Month 9-11 am Free Community Breakfast Elk s Lodge # S Main St Last Saturday of Month 9:30-11 am Perry County Senior Center st Street Monday through Friday Noon No requirements, but must call in advance Delivery available (there is a waiting list)-self Pay $5/meal Cost: 60+ donations Under 60 $4

4 Perry County Job & Family Services Local: (740) Toll Free: Fax: (740) Food Assistance Fact Sheet What are Food Assistance benefits (formerly known as Food Stamps)? The Food Assistance program is designed to raise nutritional levels, to expand buying power and to safeguard the health and well-being of individuals in lowincome households in Ohio. Do I qualify for Food Assistance benefits? You may qualify for benefits if your household s gross monthly income is at or under 130% of the federal poverty guidelines or if someone in the household is elderly or disabled. The amount of food assistance will vary based on income amount and shelter expenses. How can I apply for Food Assistance? Food Assistance applications can be filled out in person at Perry County Job and Family Services, online at or at any Ohio Benefit Bank Location. What will I need to apply for Food Assistance? Proof of: o Social Security Number or proof of applying for your SSN o Income (pay stubs, tax records, child support) o Identity o Child/dependent care costs o Child support paid for children not living with you o Housing and utility costs o Any medical expenses for those with disabilities or for those over age 60 (including prescriptions) What Can I buy with Food Assistance? You can use your Food Assistance benefits to buy most food products intended for human consumption including items at Perry County Farmers Markets. Items that may not be purchased with benefits: o Alcoholic beverages o Tobacco o Vitamins or medications o Hot foods that are prepared to be eaten immediately o Non-food items (pet food, paper products, soaps, household supplies)

5 Commodity Supplemental Food Program Are you age 60 or older and struggle to make it through the month with enough food? The Commodity Supplemental Food Program (CSFP) provides food boxes once a month to nutritionally at-risk, income eligible participants. Each CSFP food package contains a variety of USDA donated commodities that may include: Cereal Grits Powdered milk Pasta Evaporated milk Cheese Rice Canned meat/poultry Peanut butter Canned fruit Canned vegetables Fruit Juice Dry Beans Oats 1. Be age 60 or older 2. Reside in project area 3. Meet specific income standards 4. Show proof of age 5. Show proof of residency CSFP Eligibility Requirements in Ohio: Income Guidelines Household Size Annual Monthly Weekly 1 $14,521 $1,211 $280 2 $19,669 $1,640 $379 3 $24,817 $2,069 $478 4 $29,965 $2,498 $577 For each additional family member add: $5,148 $429 $96 For more information, please contact Carla Saum at ext 241 or Stop by Perry JFS to pick up an application!

6 Food Tips Make a list of everything in your pantry, fridge, and freezer by dividing it into 5 categories: meat and fish; produce; grains; dairy; and other (sauces, broths, etc). Now that you know what you have, you can find ways to give them new life! Choose items from your list to make a casserole. Casseroles are a great way to make a few, seemingly random items into a healthy & delicious meal! Check out this website to get some wonderful casserole ideas: Give small quantities of vegetables new life in a vegetable soup. Soups are not only inexpensive ways to make ingredients last longer, but a great way to make a filling & nutritious meal! There are some great soup ideas (veggie and others) at: / Repurpose leftovers to make a new meal. Not wasting any food is a great tool in making one s food budget last longer! Plus learning to repurpose leftovers allows one to break out of the unappealing leftover rut with new and exciting meals. This website offers delicious recipes for repurposing your leftovers: Find creative uses for almost spoiled items. 1) Stale bread is great for bread crumbs, croutons, or French toast! 2) Browning bananas is perfect for quick breads and muffins! 3) Soft fruits can be baked into cobblers! Use coupons and grocery store mailers to make the most of your food budget. Make sure that what you are purchasing will be used immediately or stored appropriately as not to be wasted. Consider adding one or more vegetarian meals to your menu a week to cut the cost of expensive meats from your food budget. Consider adding more beans to your menu as a substitute for meats. Create a meal plan that includes all meals will allow one to take advantage of quantity discounts that may be available for buying in bulk. Make a list of meals which can be made using items already on hand and create your grocery list from there. If a meal calls for chicken, purchase a whole chicken and create a second meal from the remaining meat. Consider serving breakfast for dinner one a week for a lower cost meal. Meals such as pancakes or French toast are filling and less expensive than traditional dinners. Plus it can be a new family tradition! Stock up on meal extenders such as dry beans, rice, and pastas to make the most of your food budget. These items can be used to makes soups, casseroles, and side dishes. Make freezer friendly foods in big batches to use later in the month such as soups, meatballs, and casseroles. Freeze smaller batches of soups for a quick on the go lunch! Check out this website for ideas: