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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Eat a Rainbow of Color by
Varying your Fruits and Vegetables
Save time & money with tips for buying produce at the Farmers Market:
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Step 1: PLAN AHEAD
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Plan for what is in season. Check out the New York Produce Guide in advance to see what is in-season. Plan your meals around these items.
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Make a flexible shopping list. This way you can take advantage of the sales that week and do not be afraid to mix things up with what is available. Try different greens for your salads, or a new fruit to snack on.
Step 2: SHOP TO GET THE BEST VALUE FOR YOUR MONEY
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Take a walk. Take the time to walk around the market to see what is available and where it is cheapest. If you need to take notes.
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Talk to the farmers and vendors. Ask if they sell in bulk, this may be cheaper on produce you use more of. Ask how they prepare certain veggies you are unsure of.
Fruit and vegetables are best when bought in season and tend to be cheaper! Otherwise try purchasing frozen or canned vegetables as they are just as nutritious and budget friendly.
Step 3: MAKE COST CUTTING MEALS
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Cook once and eat all week. Double or triple recipes to save time later. Eat them for lunches the following day or store and freeze for quick meals later.
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Get creative with leftovers. Add items that you have already to make a new second dish. Easy meals to add leftover meals or veggies to are soups, stir-fry, casseroles, tacos, omelets, and quiche. Add older fruit to smoothies, oatmeal, yogurt, pancakes, or bread.
Not a fan of eating fruit and vegetables? Start slowly with those you do like. Try flavoring or cooking them different ways such as adding to sauces, smoothies, sandwiches, pasta dishes, etc.
Remember you can also use your SNAP benefits to purchase
fresh fruits and vegetables from the Farmer's Market. Look for the Market Manger tent.
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Strawberries, White Bean, Edamame Salad
This tangy, crunchy, and sweet salad is the perfect side dish for any outing!
Have you checked out our Recipe Bank yet?
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Tips and Tricks
Save time, save money, while still eating healthy!
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Americans toss out about 19% of vegetables & 14% of the fruits they buy resulting in food & money waste.
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How to Keep Produce Fresh
Don't end up throwing away your Farmer's Market produce before you can even get to eat it!
Insufficient storage of fruits and vegetables can cause them to spoil faster. Ensure you are storing your food correctly and safely to reduce food waste!
Learn where to store and how to keep food safe at our website click here!
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Farmer's Markets are Open!
Where and when can YOU visit your Local Farmer's Market?
No more guessing, learn more with your local market coordinator!
Garden Share also issues a St. Lawrence County Local Food Guide for 2023/2024 that is packed full of great information such as, where and when the Farmer's Markets are, how to use a variety of programs to help make local food accessible and affordable to all, and even a link to public transportation. To find out what programs are available through Garden Share to help you get the produce that is needed for a healthy diet, click here!
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Hey kids! Its Farmers' Market season!
Can you find all the words and solve the message?
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Check out our Calendar
to see more upcoming classes!
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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
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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
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This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.
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