SNAP-Ed News & Updates

V2I21-Volume 2-Issue 21

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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Fresh Produce Is In Season!

The Benefits of Fresh Local Produce!

We are often so busy with everyday life, that most of us don't know where our food even comes from. Most of the time it has been sitting on a truck being transport across many states before it reaches our store. We don't give it much thought as we are checking out at the grocery store. Take a moment to stop and think if you know where your produce is coming from. How was it grown? Knowing where your produce is coming from and how they are grown, is all information you can ask the farmers at a local farmers market or farm stand. Farmers Market Coalition

Building a Community

There are many benefits to the community through farmers markets. Farmers markets create a space for people to gather. Where local farmers and vendors can set up and sell their merchandise, and community members can come to visit, shop, eat and trade information. They can answer questions like, What is in season? What is a healthy way to prepare it?, etc. Farmers also support healthy lifestyles and diets. Families in the community benefit in many ways including being active outdoors. Visiting your local farm stand or farmers market, gets you outside and gives you an opportunity to increase consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

Health Benefits

We know there are many health benefits to eating fruits and vegetables. Knowing where they are coming from and what is used to grow them, is all information you can ask a farmer at a local farmers market. They give us important nutrients and vitamins that we need for an overall healthy diet. Eating a diet rich in some vegetables and fruits as part of an overall healthy diet may protect against certain types of cancers, and may also reduce the risk for heart disease, including heart attack and stroke. Don't let the amounts of produce sold at farmers markets scare you if you are a single person home or small family. Many fruits and vegetables can be frozen. Read below to find out how.

Produce at a Farmer's Market Near You

Did you know that many of the farmers at farmers markets are now accepting EBT. This encourages community members to buy local foods that are fresh and nutritious while getting good prices for in-season foods. Look for signs that say EBT accepted here. At many farmers markets around the region your will see our SNAP-Ed teams tent. Stop in and see what is new and what information can be learned. We even do food demonstrations to give knowledge on what meals certain produce can be used in. To learn more on where you can use your EBT card for fresh fruit in vegetables Click Here

There are many local farmers markets and stands in our area. For a list of Farmers Markets in St. Lawrence County Click Here! If you would like a list of Farmers Markets and stands in NY please click here to see all that are listed by city or town.

So get out there and enjoy the local farmers market near you!

Recipe of the Week

Herb Potato Salad

Fresh vegetables in this vinaigrette give this salad a lively flavor! And you can use fresh produce you have purchased.

Find the full recipe and nutrition facts by CLICKING HERE

Have you checked out our Recipe Bank yet?

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

For the Kids...

Complete the vegetable crossword puzzle

& circle the vegetables you have tried!

(click on the image below to print the sheet)

Up Coming Classes

Adults

Saturdays in August 11am-12pm

Zoom: Call (518) 566-3446 to register

or click image below

Adults / Youth

August 24, 2021 2-3pm

Massena Central School / High school Parking Lot

Check out our Calendar 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.

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.

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