April S.H.A.R.E packages revealed

Orders are due April 6 for the S.H.A.R.E. Iowa Inc. food packages available in April.

Orders can be placed by calling the St. Mary Catholic Church office at 472-3179 or the Southern Iowa Economic Development Association office at 472-6140. Orders also can be placed online at www.shareiowa.org. The pickup date will be the morning of April 1 at the Fairfield Eagles Club.

Several different packages are available; participants can purchase one or more in any combination.

The $25 ?best value? package includes chicken strips, sweet Italian lean turkey sausage links, chicken breasts, pork chops, sweet potato fries, raspberry and cheese sweet and fresh seasonal produce.

The $13.50 grocery package includes just the sweet potato fries, sweet rolls and fresh produce, while the $13.50 meat-only package includes just the chicken strips, sausage links, chicken breasts and pork chops.

The $20 breakfast box includes bacon, egg and cheese bagels, sausage patties and french toast sticks.

The $20 fajita box includes chicken breast strips, chicken thigh strips, taco meat, a blend of red, green and yellow peppers with onions and tortillas.

Other packages include boneless chicken breast fillets for $16; and butterfly shrimp for $18.

Participants who order one of the main food packages also have the option to order ?choice? items.

The choice items for April include: four chicken cordon bleu portions for $6; steakhouse seasoned beef steak sliders for $5.50; six 12-inch supreme natural rising pizzas for $18; and a Dutch Country spice cake roll for $4.50, although the food packages are subject to changes.

The nonprofit food-buying organization offers meal food packages at reduced costs through its volunteer-run distribution system. Participants do not have to meet income guidelines. Participants are asked to volunteer at least two hours to an activity of their choice.

For information, call Claudia Greenig at 472-3569 or the organization?s main office at 800-344-1107.