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Stretch your food dollars – Read tips from Old Colony Elder Services http://bit.ly/cGpLzj
Old Colony Memorial features Old Colony Elder Services Tips for Stretching Food DollarsRead More
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Many families are concerned about the rising costs of food.
Shawn Smith, Registered Dietician and Nutrition Program Director at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) serving 23 towns in the greater Brockton and Plymouth areas, shares tips from the USDA: Food and Nutrition Service on stretching your food dollars through budgeting and food selection.
According to Smith, “You have to know your food budget. Make a shopping list based on how much you have to spend and buy only the amounts of fresh foods you can use before they spoil. Consider frozen or shelf stable items that last longer and try to plan meals around what’s on sale”.
Smith offers insight on a few of the best buys for cost and nutrition:
Breads and Grains. Look for bargains on day old bread. It costs less but is still nutritious. Buy regular rice, oatmeal and grits instead of instant to save money, sugar and calories.
Vegetables and Salad. Buy large bags of frozen vegetables. Seal tightly in the freezer between uses. Avoid pre-bagged salad mixes. They are usually more expensive and spoil faster.
Fruits. Buy fresh fruits in season, when they generally cost less. Frozen and canned fruits are a smart choice all year round.
Low-Fat Milk Products. Buy fresh, low-fat milk in the largest size that can be used before spoiling. Larger containers cost less than smaller sizes. Ultra-pasteurized milk has a longer expiration date and won’t spoil as fast
Meat and Beans. Chuck or bottom round roast has less fat and is cheaper than sirloin.
Dried beans and peas are a good source of protein and fiber. They last a long time without spoiling.
Look for specials at the meat counter. Buy meat on sale for big savings. Buy meat in large bulk packages to save money. Freeze portions you won’t use right away to prevent spoiling.
If you are struggling to put food on the table, the USDA’s nutrition assistance programs may help. You may qualify for more than Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
OCES can help. Contact the Nutrition Department at OCES (508) 584-1561.
About OCES
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers such as Family Caregiver; Adult Family Care; Supportive Housing; Nutrition; Money Management; Protective Services; Home Care and more.
OCES offers these programs in the towns of Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.
The organization’s mission is to provide services that support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization.
In 2009, OCES was honored with the Metro-South Chamber of Commerce’s “Economic Impact Award”. The agency has 140 employees. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.
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Many families are concerned about the rising costs of food.
Shawn Smith, Registered Dietician and Nutrition Program Director at Old Colony Elder Services (OCES), a non-profit Aging Services Access Point (ASAP) serving 23 towns in the greater Brockton and Plymouth areas, shares tips from the USDA: Food and Nutrition Service on stretching your food dollars through budgeting and food selection.
According to Smith, “You have to know your food budget. Make a shopping list based on how much you have to spend and buy only the amounts of fresh foods you can use before they spoil. Consider frozen or shelf stable items that last longer and try to plan meals around what’s on sale”.
Smith offers insight on a few of the best buys for cost and nutrition:
Breads and Grains. Look for bargains on day old bread. It costs less but is still nutritious. Buy regular rice, oatmeal and grits instead of instant to save money, sugar and calories.
Vegetables and Salad. Buy large bags of frozen vegetables. Seal tightly in the freezer between uses. Avoid pre-bagged salad mixes. They are usually more expensive and spoil faster.
Fruits. Buy fresh fruits in season, when they generally cost less. Frozen and canned fruits are a smart choice all year round.
Low-Fat Milk Products. Buy fresh, low-fat milk in the largest size that can be used before spoiling. Larger containers cost less than smaller sizes. Ultra-pasteurized milk has a longer expiration date and won’t spoil as fast
Meat and Beans. Chuck or bottom round roast has less fat and is cheaper than sirloin.
Dried beans and peas are a good source of protein and fiber. They last a long time without spoiling.
Look for specials at the meat counter. Buy meat on sale for big savings. Buy meat in large bulk packages to save money. Freeze portions you won’t use right away to prevent spoiling.
If you are struggling to put food on the table, the USDA’s nutrition assistance programs may help. You may qualify for more than Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits.
OCES can help. Contact the Nutrition Department at OCES (508) 584-1561.
About OCES
Incorporated in 1974, Old Colony Elder Services is one of 27 private, non-profit Aging Services Access Points (ASAPs) in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. OCES offers a number of programs to serve seniors, individuals with disabilities, their families and caregivers such as Family Caregiver; Adult Family Care; Supportive Housing; Nutrition; Money Management; Protective Services; Home Care and more.
OCES offers these programs in the towns of Abington, Avon, Bridgewater, Brockton, Carver, Duxbury, East Bridgewater, Easton, Halifax, Hanover, Hanson, Kingston, Lakeville, Marshfield, Middleboro, Pembroke, Plymouth, Plympton, Rockland, Stoughton, Wareham, West Bridgewater and Whitman.
The organization’s mission is to provide services that support the dignity and independence of elders by helping them maximize their quality of life; live safely and in good health; and, prevent unnecessary or premature institutionalization.
In 2009, OCES was honored with the Metro-South Chamber of Commerce’s “Economic Impact Award”. The agency has 140 employees. For more information call (508) 584-1561 or visit the website at www.oldcolonyelderservices.org.
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DATELINE: MIDDLEBOROUGH, MA… Cirelli Marketplace will be the place to be on Saturday, June 6th as Cirelli’s kicks off the summer with their annual BBQ Bonanza from 12 noon – 6 pm at 30 Commerce Boulevard in Middleborough, MA. Cirelli’s BBQ Bonanza is part of its ongoing good neighbor policy, saluting the residents of Middleborough and surrounding communities, and thanking them for their continued support.
An entertaining and FREE outdoor community event that is open to the public, Cirelli’s BBQ Bonanza is a delicious day out for the whole family. Attendees will be able to partake of scrumptious summer barbeque and picnic foods including sausage, hot dogs, hamburgers, steak tips and other grilled delights provided by a variety of Cirelli vendors.
Music will add to the festivities, along with Cirelli’s Classic Car and Hot Rod Car Show. The Cirelli Car Show, which runs from 2 pm to 6 pm every Saturday throughout the summer, will start at noon that day, with a dynamite display of cars of all vintages. Kids will also enjoy many fun activities including face painting, a moonwalk, and clowning around with a special guest clown.
In addition, local crafters will be offering their wares such as jams and jellies, craft items, specialty soaps and lotions, herbal products, and other hand made items. A number of local groups will also set up informational and interactive booths to let the community learn more about who they are and what they do. Representatives of the New England Home for Little Wanderers will be on hand as well as the Boy Scouts who will run a first aid station and will also demonstrate some of their hands-on skills such as knot tying.
Cirelli Marketplace Manager John Santos is looking forward to this year’s BBQ Bonanza, noting ”Last year’s event drew about 3,000 people and we’re expecting to top that this year with even more exciting activities scheduled for the whole family.”
To join in the fun at Cirelli Marketplace take Exit 6 off of Route 495 and follow Route 44 East to Middleborough, travel 3/4 the way around the rotary and take Route 18 North toward Bridgewater, then take the first right onto Commerce Boulevard, the entrance to Cirelli Marketplace is on the left. Regular Marketplace hours are Monday through Saturday from 7 am to 7 pm and Sunday from 10 am to 6 pm.
Cirelli Marketplace Now Offers Savage Products
With the recent acquisition of Savage & Company by Cirelli Foods, Cirelli Marketplace now offers the complete line of Savage’s fine ingredients, prized by New England’s professional baking community. This includes Artisan quality flours and grains, as well as hard to find spices, seeds, fruits, nuts and a broad selection of additional epicurean essentials.
Cirelli Marketplace customers will also be able to enjoy Fabbri’s internationally renowned line of fruit pastes, specialty toppings and syrups, as well as their exceptional line of ingredients for pastry, gelato, chocolate making, and baking, including Fabbri’s signature Amarena cherries.
From Humble Beginnings
Originally founded in Brockton over 60 years ago, Cirelli Marketplace, the retail division of Cirelli Foods, was originally referred to as Cirelli’s Cash & Carry. Today the 17,000 square foot Cirelli Marketplace provides customers with the opportunity to shop for name brand products at warehouse prices, with no membership fees.
Cirelli Marketplace, located at Cirelli Foods’ Middleborough facility, contains 4,000 on-shelf products, and provides access to any of the other 10,000 items in stock in their warehouse. The Marketplace is a state-of-the-art retail operation offering a wide selection of name brand foods, paper goods, beer and wine as well as a full selection of liquor.
Cirelli Marketplace is located at 30 Commerce Boulevard in Middleborough, MA, with close proximity to Interstate 495, and Routes 44 and 24. For additional information about Cirelli Marketplace please call 1-508-947-8211, email marketplace@cirelli.com, or visit www.cirelli.com.
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