SNAP-Ed News & Updates

2023 Volume 4-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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It is that time of year again! Kids are headed back to school. As parents, grandparents, and caregivers we want our kids to be successful during the day with academics as well as physical activity. What can we do to help them?

When children eat healthy meals, especially breakfast, they are more likely to receive better grades in school. Students with higher grades are more likely to:

Eat breakfast daily, 7 days a week.
Eat fruit or drink 100% fruit juice one or more times per day.
Eat vegetables one or more times per day.
Not drink a can, bottle, or glass of soda.

A healthy breakfast can play an important role in your child's school success, such as:

Faster work progress and fewer mistakes in math problems.
Better performance on vocabulary tests.
Better focus during class.

Beyond just the academics there are benefits such as:

Decreased anxiety.
Decreased depression.
And decreased hyperactivity.

Making the Connection: Dietary Behaviors and Academic Grades Factsheet (cdc.gov)

SNAP-Ed has some great, tasty, low-cost, and quick breakfast recipes!

Click on the picture to go straight to the recipe!

Quesadilla Con Huevos

Vegetable Quiche Muffins

Veggie Scramble Wrap

Peanut Butter Banana Smoothie

Fruit Pizza

Avocado Breakfast Bruschetta

Recipe of the Week

Apple Cinnamon Bars

Apples are sandwiched between two cinnamon crumb layers for a delicious treat!

For the recipe click here!

Have you checked out our Recipe Bank yet?

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

Tips and Tricks

Save time, save money, while still eating healthy!

Hacking Your Snacks!

We all are crunched for time now and then and with school starting back up we are even more then usual. Making snacks for your children doesn't need to be time consuming. For some tips and tricks on "Hacking Your Snacks"

click here!

PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT

From a Farm to Your Table!

SNAP-Ed of St. Lawrence County partnered earlier this year with Greg and Linda Hargrave of Brandy View Farm to bring workshops and fresh, local produce to community members that may be facing food insecurities. In these workshops participants learn the art of affordable cooking with fresh produce. All participants are given the opportunity to order a box of fresh locally grown produce from Brandy View Farm. SNAP-Ed will pay a portion of the produce box for income eligible participants; however, this produce pick up location and time is available for any community member wishing to purchase produce directly through Brandy View Farm online website. Mr. Hargrave will be delivering the produce directly to the Human Services Building in Canton at 11am for an easy, convenient, and accessible pick up. Payment options available include check, and venmo. EBT will be accepted during the workshop, courtesy of GardenShare.

We are now offering "From a Farm to Your Table" at 2 locations! Join us!

Our locations, time, and registration contacts are:

Canton:

Every Thursday at 10:30am

Human Services Building

One Stop Career Center

80 NY- 310

Canton NY 13617

Registration is required, contact:

Kristy Coyle - 315-379-9192 ext.236

kpc43@cornell.edu

Ogdensburg:

Every Thursday at 1pm

Claxton-Hepburn Medical Center

Diabetes Conference Room

214 King St.

Ogdensburg NY 13669

Registration is required, contact:

Kristine Demeter - 315-379-9192 ext. 222 - kad286@cornell.edu

KIDS CORNER

Hey kids! Can you find all the hidden

Farmer's Market words ?

Upcoming Classes

Adults

Check out our Calendar

Click 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.

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

This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - SNAP.

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