SNAP-Ed News & Updates

2024 Volume 5-Issue 19

Serving St. Lawrence, Franklin, Jefferson, Lewis, Clinton, & Essex Counties

SNAP-Ed is a FREE, confidential nutrition education program that helps families manage food resources during tough economic times. The Extension Nutrition Team of knowledgeable nutrition educators provide practical, hands-on activities, and skills for healthy meal prep, as well as explore the importance of physical activity in a healthy lifestyle for the community members in the North Country.

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Back to School!

Yes, it is that time of year again! Let's explore how we make this year a safe, healthy and happy one!

Provide your children with healthy food

options during the school day!

Children who eat a nutritious breakfast do better in school and have better concentration and more energy. If preparing breakfast at home, make sure it contains some protein. If your child does not have time to eat, send them to school with a grab and go snack like a granola bar.

Many children qualify for free or reduced-price food at school, including breakfast. The forms for these services can be completed at the school office. Hunger will affect a child's performance in class.

Many school districts have plans which allow you to pay for meals through an online account. Your child can get a card to "swipe" at the register. This is a convenient way to handle school meal accounts.

Look into what is offered inside and outside of the cafeteria, including vending machines, a la carte, school stores, snack carts and fundraisers held during the school day. Learn about your child's school wellness policy and get involved in advocate for healthy school food choices such as fresh fruit, low-fat dairy products and water.

Choose healthier beverage options such as water to send in your child's lunch. Each 12-ounce soft drink contains approximately 10 teaspoons of sugar and 150 calories. Drinking just one can of soda a day increases a child's risk of obesity by 60%.

For more tips to give your children the best school year possible visit: https://www.healthychildren.org/English/ages-stages/gradeschool/school/Pages/Back-to-School-Tips.aspx

Recipe of the Week

Fruity French Toast Casserole

A baked version of French Toast with your favorite fruit! This can be made over the weekend so your children can start their school week mornings with a healthy breakfast to keep them on top of their game all day long! Try topping with low-fat yogurt!

For the recipe click here!

Have you checked out our Recipe Bank yet?

For more delicious recipes, tips & tricks and more please visit our SNAP-Ed N Y website.

Tips and Tricks

Save time, save money, while still eating healthy!

Kitchen Time Savers!

Are you looking to save some time in the kitchen? It is no secret that all our lives are busy at times. Especially with our kids going back to school, sports, after-school events, etc. every minute counts! So, let's try and cut some corners and save some time to spend other than in the kitchen!

For tips click: Kitchen Time Savers!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

Summer Nutrition Program with

Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club!

SNAP-Ed had the opportunity to partner with the Akwesasne Boys and Girls Club to bring some nutrition and snacks literally to their tables! It was a huge success with many new foods and nutrition lessons. The children were great sports even when trying new foods, they may not have liked prior to the lessons. Thank you to the Akwesasne Boys & Girls Club and Saint Regis Mohawk school for including us in your summer programming.

Are You Interested in the Fruit and Vegetable Prescription Program?

KIDS CORNER

Hey Kids! Can you fill in the Chef's

Breakfast Crossword Puzzle?

(Click on the picture below to print and for the answer key)

Upcoming Classes

Adults

Check out our Calendar

Click to see more upcoming classes!

The Supplemental Nutrition Program (SNAP) provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet.

To find out more about SNAP Benefits and other assistance program you may be eligible for visit: mybenefits.ny.gov

If you need help applying for SNAP, call or email a Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP) Coordinator. NOEP Coordinators tell you if you may be eligible for SNAP, answer any questions you may have, and help you complete and submit your application. It is free and confidential.

St. Lawrence- Maximizing Independent Living Center- 315-764-9442 x405

Jefferson- Outreach Coordinator of Food Bank of NNY. -315-437-1899 x279

Clinton -Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc.- 518-563-4022 x112

Franklin- Maximizing Independent Living Center -518-483-2151

SNAP-ED would like your feedback on our newsletters!

We are interested in your opinion and suggestions as to what you would like to see in our newsletters. Please take a moment to fill out the brief survey below. The survey is anonymous.

For the survey click here!

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

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