The Treasure Box: Feeding A Family For $30

The treasure box is an affordable meal program that is available to everyone on a tight budget. The box includes pre-packaged frozen food worth $75-$100. The mission behind the treasure box is to provide families and individuals with quality grocery food for just $30. For many families and individuals the treasure box is a positive solution in these tough economic times. Each box contains around 21-25 lbs of nutritious food including 10-12 lbs of protein, fruit, vegetables and side dishes.  For more information about purchase and delivery go to http://www.treasurebox.org. Here is a link to see a few pictures: Treasure Box contents.

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 closets 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: http://www.thetreasurebox.org

Video link: http://www.thetreasurebox.org/video.php