Cornell Cooperative Extension

Cortland County

SNAP PROGRAM

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Call and arrange to partner with our staff to bring income-eligible clients who qualify for and/or receive benefits through the SNAP Program.

Choose a one-time lesson or a series of lessons led by a trained community educator at ours or your location or at another community site.

ONE TIME PROGRAM FOR ADULTS: Includes (1) one - 45-60-minute session for a group organized by your agency on one of the following topics:

  • Making MyPlate Great
  • Fat, Sugar, and Salt (Nutrition facts label)
  • Vary your Fruit and Vegetables
  • Go for Whole Grains
  • Healthy Eating on a Budget
  • Power Up (Physical activity)
  • Right Size your Portion

GROUP SERIES: includes multiple lessons and topics with a nutrition program educator at your location, or in another community setting.

Participants learn about nutrition, meal planning, healthy food shopping on a budget, cooking and food safety, and physical activity, and much more. The program is based on increasing positive health behaviors. Key messages of the program include:

  • Increasing fruit and vegetable intake
  • Increasing physical activity
  • Decreasing sugary beverage consumption

On the left of the page, eligibility is fine but ESNY with link needs to be taken out. Could put the new SNAP link again if you want.

How to request a program: Please contact and ask to make a referral to the nutrition education program with Betty Clark at 607-334-5841 (extension 1132).

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STAY INFORMED!

COVID-19 - FOOD SAFETY

April 17, 2020

Here is new updated guidelines when shopping and handling foods - FLYER

https://foodsafety.ces.ncsu.edu/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/Handling-Groceries_COVID-19_Flyer-1.pdf?fwd=no

Contact

Whitney Kmetz
SNAP-Ed Team Leader
wdg43@cornell.edu
607-334-5841 ext 1133

Last updated August 31, 2023

Food & Nutrition

ARE YOUTH ELIGIBLE FOR SNAP?

Are you eligible for SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Find out if you can receive SNAP benefits and apply online at MyBenefits.NY.gov.

Connect to your local contact for the Southern Tier SNAP-ED Eat Smart NY

TIPS FOR STOCKING AND EATING FRUITS & VEGETABLES

source: Vouchers4Veggies/COVID-19 Nutrition

We must all be prepared to stay at home for extended periods of time to prevent the spread of COVID-19. This means less frequent trips to the grocery store.  But try to make sure you are getting enough fruits & Vegetables every day to support a healthy diet. Here are tips to help maintain a balanced diet.

#1 GO FROZEN:

  • If you are concerned about the shelf life of fresh fruits & veggies. Choose frozen varieties- they are convenient, nutritious and often cheap. Frozen fruits & veggies are pick & frozen at the peak of ripeness to preserve their flavor and nutrients. They can last for several months in the freezer.
  • Watch out for added sugar & salt. Choose frozen fruit with no added sugar. Look for frozen vegetables without added salt or look for products that are labeled low sodium.
  • Be careful with products that have seasonings or sauces. These can pack a lot of extra salt. Instead, season them yourself with herbs & spices.

#2 CHOOSE CANNED

  • Choose canned vegetables. Look for varieties that have "low sodium, "reduced-sodium," or "no-salt-added" on the label. Drain and rinse canned veggies to cut down on  the salt even more.
  • Choose canned fruit. Watch out for added sugar & choose varieties that say "packed in its own juices," "packed in 100% juice" "unsweetened" or "no sugar added" on the label.
  • If you choose fruit packed in syrup, choose products that are packed in light syrup and look for options with that have the lowest amount of added sugar on the Nutrition Facts label.

#3 MAKING THE MOST OF FRESH

  • Choose sturdy fruits & vegetables that last a long time, such as celery, broccoli, cauliflower, onions, potatoes, oranges & apples.
  • You can also buy fresh fruits & veggies and freeze them yourself. The best vegetables to freeze are those that do not contain a lot of water, such as corn, broccoli, cauliflower, carrots, green beans and winter greens. Drop them in boiling water for 2-3 minutes before freezing to help preserve them.
  • You can also freeze fruits. Peeled bananas from the freezer make a great starter for smoothies. Frozen grapes are a healthy treat.

#4 OTHER TIPS:

  • Whether fresh, frozen or canned, make half of your plate fruits & vegetables.
  • Mix it up and try to include a colorful variety of fruits & veggies in your meals everyday.

Some foods may be difficult to find and some foods may be too expensive. But do the best you can with what you can get.

SOUTHERN TIER PROGRAM

News Release - April 23, 2020

Save Time, Save Money, Eat Healthy

SNAP-Ed NewYork launches new website for tips, tricks and ideas! Small changes can make a big difference. 

SNAPEDNY.org is a one-stop destination for providing those in need with the tools to shop for and cook healthy meals while on a limited budget. The new website is designed with the current times in mind, providing low-cost recipes, simple cooking videos, interactive lessons and tons of ways to save time, save money and eat healthy.

COVID-19 is creating financial hardships and challenging times for so many members of our community. It’s important to know that SNAP-Ed New York teams across the state are here to help you. 

The newly launched website features monthly recipes that are simple, low cost and easy to make. Recipes can be printed or downloaded with a full shopping list to make life a little bit easier.

“During these unprecedented times we are very aware of the struggles that are existing within our communities. Job insecurity, food insecurity, family and financial struggles are happening with so many of our neighbors. SNAP-Ed in the Southern Tier Region, and around the state, are working hard to connect with those who need it. The new website www.snapedny.org is a small change that may make a big difference during this time.” – Kathleen Bump- SNAP-Ed NY Project Manager.

While visiting the website you can watch a cooking video on how to make your own salad dressing, get your kids involved in cooking, take part in a virtual lesson and/or find tips on how to eat healthy on a budget. There is something for everyone, including a map that will help you locate an educator and program in your area.

“Eating healthy and exercising regularly are simple methods for decreasing the likelihood of chronic health conditions like Type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, and obesity. The SNAP-Ed program is committed to ensuring New Yorkers have access to quality resources that promote healthy eating and good nutrition. This website will help educate New Yorkers on the basic steps they can take toward healthier lifestyles, helping to improve the wellness of individuals and families.” – Lisa Irving, NYS Coordinator of SNAP Nutrition Education and Outreach, OTDA.

SNAP-Ed NY empowers you to make nutritious food choices within a limited budget and choose physically active lifestyles. SNAP-Ed New York in the Southern Tier region (Chenango, Cortland & Madison Counties) operates under Cornell Cooperative Extension Onondaga County. The diverse team of educators can be found working with schools, families, community agencies and local government to provide you with tools and tips to keep you, your family and your neighbor healthy now and in the future. Visit the new website and tell us what you think!

About Cornell Cooperative Extension & SNAP-Ed New York:

Cornell Cooperative Extension and its partnerships provide programs for Chenango, Cortland and Madison County residents on youth & family development; nutrition, health, and food safety; community and economic vitality; and agricultural sustainability through Cornell based research.Committed to the three counties, we design programs to meet local needs to enable people to improve their lives and communities. For more information call Cornell Cooperative Extensions: 

Chenango County at 607-334-5841  website- www.ccechenango.org  and/or 

Cortland County at 607-391-2660        website http://cortland.cce.cornell.edu

  • SNAP-Ed New York is a
  • federally funded evidence-based program that helps people lead healthier lives. 
  • Nutrition Education is FREE to all individuals who qualify for and/or receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)
  • teaches people using or eligible for SNAP about good nutrition, how to make their food dollars stretch further and the importance of being physically active.
  • provides nutrition education lessons, materials and sponsors education events and classes in communities across New York State.
  • Visit www.snapedny.org to find a program in your community.

Whitney Kmetz

  • Resource Educator
  • Environmental Nutritionist
  • Cornell Cooperative Extension Chenango County

RECIPES!!!!

HEALTHY HOLIDAY MENUS:

https://snaped.fns.usda.gov/nutrition-education/he...