April 2020-Volume 1-Issue 2

SAVE TIME. SAVE MONEY. EAT HEALTHY

SNAP-Ed News & Updates

SNAP-Ed New York has a new look! Visit our website to get more information about recipes and tips for eating healthy for yourself and your family.

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What is SNAP-Ed! 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.  The primary focus of our program is to promote food resource management skills, encourage healthy food and physical activity behaviors, weight management, increase consumption of nutrient dense foods, and develop skills to prepare low-cost, nutrient-dense recipes through food demonstrations.

For more information contact http://otda.ny.gov/SNAP-COVID-19 Not already receiving SNAP Benefits? Contact your local SNAP Benefits Coordinator: Clinton -Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc.- 518-563-4022 x112 Franklin- Maximizing Independent Living Center - 518-483-2151 Jefferson- Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc. - 315-955-9319 St. Lawrence- Maximizing Independent Living Center- 315-764-9442 x405

Make it SNAP-ee! Join our staff in learning new ways to eat healthy and stay active with recipes, videos, and fun hand outs for the family.

Recipe of the Week Grain Bowl Click here to get the recipe for Team Nutrition's "Grain Bowl" and other great information

Make Half your Grains Whole! Check out this video and learn some cooking skills about how to prepare a delicious grain bowl for your next meal with your family!

For the Kids... Click here for a FUN Activity Sheet about exercise for kids

Tips for Food Planning during COVID-19 1) Check what you have at home first 2) Make a shopping list 3) Explore shopping options: shipping,curbside pick ups, delivery 4) Buy what will cover your family needs for 2 weeks, make less trips to the store 5) Include fresh, frozen, and non-perishable items Print this tip Sheet Now 

Sign up for Benefits now! 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. Clinton -Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York, Inc.- 518-563-4022 x112 Franklin- Maximizing Independent Living Center - 518-483-2151 Jefferson- Community Action Planning Council of Jefferson County, Inc. - 315-955-9319St. Lawrence- Maximizing Independent Living Center- 315-764-9442 x405

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.  If you have a disability and are having trouble accessing information in this newsletter or need materials in an alternate format, contact  bmr37@cornell.edu   for assistance.  Cornell Cooperative Extension is an employer and educator recognized for valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities and provides equal program and employment opportunities.