The orders go to buyers in the Midwest who bargain for large quantities of groceries. Typical items obtained each month are meats, fresh vegetables, onions, potatoes, and other staples such as beans and rice. The food meets the same standards as food on the grocery store shelf. It reaches local distribution centers at the end of the month and we pick it up from a center in Durham. There is no age limit on the person giving the service and families are encouraged to share the responsibility for service.
Participation is open to anyone who is interested, regardless of income.