June 2020-Volume 1-Issue 7

SNAP-Ed News & Updates

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. Visit our website for more recipes and tips for eating healthy for yourself and your family.

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Using SNAP at the

Using your SNAP benefits at the market can help you stretch your dollars on fresh, whole food, and help support local farmers and small businesses! Many local Farmers Markets accept EBT cards to shop at the market, and its EASY! Simply go up to the market managers/token booth and they will scan your card and take off the amount you request in $1 increments. Then you will be given $1 wooden tokens in the exact amount taken off your card. You will use the tokens at vendor booths as you would regular cash. Items you could purchase using your EBT card include: Fresh Produce Meat, eggs, cheese, and baked goods produce seedlings and plants to start your own garden at home

Save even more at the Markets with Double Up Food Bucks! Up to $20, your SNAP benefits will be doubled at the market! Say you take $10 off your card, you will receive $10 in market tokens AND $10 free additional tokens! You can do this every market day! So if your market runs twice a week, you could use and receive up to $80, that's so much better then $40 to use at the grocery store! Double Up token are in $2 increments and can ONLY be used for produce, such as fruits, vegetables, and herbs.

Recipe of the Week

Personal Pizza For a healthy, fast dinner or snack make your pizza at home with this Personal Pizza recipe. You’ll still get the same great flavor without the excess sodium, saturated fat, and calories. Cooking at home can also cost less and be a fun family activity. Let everyone create their own pizza with their favorite toppings. Don’t forget to add fruits and vegetables to make it a balanced meal!   Find the full recipe and nutrition facts here: https://www.foodhero.org/recipes/my-personal-pizza

For the Kids... Click here to print worksheet & more videos

Snacking on Fruits and Vegetables It can be tough to get enough fruits and vegetables in our meals and that is where snacks can help! In this video learn about some fun ways to combine fruits and vegetables with other parts of MyPlate! Let the snacking begin!!

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. - 315-955-9319 St. 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.