October 2021 Volume 3-Issue 2

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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Learn How to Eat Better On a Budget!!! Click on this video below for tips on how to save time and save money while eating healthy!!

Getting the most out of our money is important. The video above is loaded with tips and tricks for getting the most products with a small budget while still eating healthy. Here are just some high points and tips to keep in mind when shopping: Make a grocery list. See how many dishes you can make with a few main ingredients. Remember shopping at a grocery store is generally less expensive than the corner convenient store. So planning out your meals is important and lessens the frequency of corner store visits. Sticking to your grocery list while in the store eliminates excess buying of items that are not needed, and saves time in the store. Eat a snack before leaving; shopping hungry causes impulse buying. Freeze your leftovers for a quick easy meal. If you purchased main ingredients to use in other meals be sure to store or freeze them so you can make them last as long as possible. Shop with coupons and at stores that have loyalty programs, to get the best deals possible on the items you enjoy most. You can find step by step recipes on our website or visit our page on YouTube for food demonstration and tips and tricks videos.  Print the grocery list below to help plan your meals for the week. Stick to your list to save some money!

Recipe of the Week

Minestrone Soup! This tasty soup has a generous amount of vegetables in each serving, onions, potatoes, carrots and zucchini! 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 NY website.

For the Kids... Hey kids, print out the sheet below! You can color the top and search for the hidden names of healthy foods! (click on the image below to print the sheet)

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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

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.