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August Food Sense Order is Available Now

Food Sense, a monthly food-buying co-op run by the Food Bank of Central New York, is back with its August package, a discounted box of grocery staples available to anyone looking to stretch their food budget. Here's a full breakdown of what's in this month's package, the optional specials, pricing, and pickup details for the Marathon location.

Sarena Eaton · 2026-07-28

August Food Sense Order is Available Now

Food Sense is a monthly food-buying co-op open to anyone, regardless of income. Each month, members can order a standard package of staple grocery items at a discounted price, plus a rotating selection of family-sized "specials." Orders can be placed online and paid for with a credit card or EBT (SNAP benefits), or in person with cash or check by contacting Mary Bliss.

The August package costs $20.50 and includes the following items:

  • Chicken Breast (Frozen) — 1.6 lbs

  • Marinated Pork (Frozen) — 1 lb

  • Ground Beef (Frozen) — 1 lb

  • Flounder (Frozen) — 1 lb

  • Mashed Potatoes (Instant) — 13.3 oz

  • Carrots (Frozen) — 1 lb

  • Strawberries (Frozen) — 1 lb

  • Elbow Macaroni — 1 lb

  • Applesauce (Canned) — 15 oz

  • Corn, Whole Kernel (Canned) — 15 oz

  • Fresh Produce Item #1 (contents to be determined)

  • Fresh Produce Item #2 (contents to be determined)

August Specials (Optional Add-Ons)

In addition to the standard package, members can add any of the following specials to their order:

  • St. Louis Style Ribs 3 lbs (avg.) - $11.00

  • Chicken Nuggets 5 lbs - $11.00

  • Mozzarella Sticks 3 lbs - $12.00

  • Shrimp Lo Mein 24 oz - $5.00

  • Vegetables (Key West Blend) 4 lbs- $9.00

  • Meatballs (fully cooked, Italian-style) 5 lbs - $13.00

Marathon Pickup

  • Location: 11 Brink St, Marathon, NY 13803

  • Coordinator: Mary Bliss — (607) 423-8768

The in-person and online ordering deadline is Monday, August 17, with pickup at 2:00 PM on August 27.

How to Order

  1. Visit the Food Sense website and add the standard package and any desired specials to your cart.

  2. Select Marathon as your pickup location during checkout.

  3. Pay online with a credit card or EBT/SNAP, or contact Mary Bliss to arrange payment by cash or check.

  4. Pick up your order at 11 Brink St, Marathon, on the scheduled pickup date and time.

The Foodsense website also features a monthly newsletter and many recipes for items within the orders.

Source: foodsense.foodbankcny.org