What is Angel Food Ministries?

With a heart to help others and a generous spirit, Joe and Linda Wingo founded Angel Food Ministries in 1994 to provide food for friends and neighbors who were struggling financially. Today, they are still doing the same thing. The Angel Food program now is helping provide food relief to more than 500,000 families each month.

Mission Statement

Angel Food Ministries is a non-profit, non-denominational organization dedicated to providing food relief and contributing to benevolent outreaches in communities throughout the United States.

History

In 1994, Pastors Joe and Linda Wingo found their hearts going out to the families of many of the local families in Monroe, GA, affected by the recent industrial plant closings...

Who We Serve

There are no qualifications, minimums, income restrictions, or applications.

Everyone is encouraged to participate.  Some churches even encourage participants to apply the money they saved to help someone else in need.

How Angel Food Ministries Works

Orders and distribution are handled by church host sites. Orders are collected by the host sites during the first part of each month. These orders are then turned in to the Angel Food main office in Monroe, Georgia, on a predetermined date. Several days later, in the same month, the host site either picks up the food from Angel Food's 160,000 square feet warehouse to fill the orders on Distribution Day or, because this ministry is growing nationwide, food is delivered to the host site by a pre-arranged delivery mode. In most cases, as long as there is a truck headed in the direction of a community who wants this program and sees its ministry influence, there are no extra transportation costs.

FAQ

Who qualifies?

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  Everyone, there are no applications or qualifications to order Angel Food.
  
  

Where does the food come from?

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  Our food is “restaurant grade” meats, frozen vegetables, fruits, dairy products, etc. which we acquire through our involvement with only the best producers/vendors of high quality, “name brand” foods. Never “seconds” or “day old” type products are involved.
  
  

Can we receive more than one unit or special?

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  Yes, you can order as many regular units as you would like. To receive a special box you must first order a regular unit.
  
  

Where do I order and pick up my food?

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  We have host sites all over the United States. Click here to locate a local participant.
  
  

How does my church become a host site?

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  You may call in to our offices at 1-888-819-3745 or click here to request more information. Fill out the form and submit it. We will then send you a package in the mail with information you will need to apply.
  
  

What if there is not a host site in my area?

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  Angel Food Ministries is growing rapidly. We hope to soon be able to serve the entire U.S.A. Please contact our offices and speak with our Marketing Department for further details.
  
  

HOST SITES

What does it cost my church to sign up to become a host site?

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  There is a one time $50 application fee which covers all of your training materials. If for some reason your church is not approved you will be refunded this fee. Once you become a host site Angel Food Ministries donates $1 per regular unit to the host churches benevolent fund. Since its inception, Angel Food Ministries has contributed over $12 million into host benevolence funds.
  
  

How long after applying until we are able to order?

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  You must receive a “Start Up Package” from Angel Food Corporate before you can place your first order.
  
  

How can our church get direct delivery?

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  It depends on many things. location, cost etc. Please contact our Logistics Department for more information.
  
  

How many volunteers will we need?

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  You will need about 1 volunteer for every 10 to 12 units.
  
  

What are we to do in case we have breakage or shortages?

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  Angel Food Ministries adds an extra unit which is called a PJ add on to every order of 100 units purchased. The extra unit is to cover any shortages or damaged items that may occur during shipment. There are 17 to 18 items per unit and all items can be used to cover any shortages.
  
  

Where does the food come from?

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  Our food is “restaurant grade” meats, frozen vegetables, fruits, dairy products, etc. which we acquire through our involvement with only the best producers/vendors of high quality, “name brand” foods. Never “seconds” or “day old” type products are involved.