Cornell Cooperative Extension

Chemung County
This photograph depicts a woman shopping at a mobile produce market, making healthy food choices from an array of fresh fruits and vegetables.
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SNAP-ED classes can help you put more vegetables and fruits in your diet.

Small group nutrition class
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SNAP-ED classes can help you put more vegetables and fruits in your diet.

Corn and green chili salad, photo from the California Nutrition Network Recipe Images, posted on the USDA images website

Learn to make healthy meals your family will love in SNAP-ED classes.

A woman and her daughter read and share a snack together.
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A woman and her daughter read and share a healthy snack together.

Two women at a supermarket discuss a milk label
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Learn to read and understand food nutrition labels in an SNAP-ED class.

SNAP-ED New York

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SNAP-Ed New York – New Name, Same Mission!

Previously known as Eat Smart New York, the introduction of our program’s new name, logo, and resources brings an opportunity for consistency and impact across New York State.

Along with our new program name, we are excited to announce the launch of our statewide website, www.SNAPEdNY.org – 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 has had a long-lasting impact 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. Our 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.

Our region’s local landing page on the SNAP-Ed New York website features resources, events and classes, success stories, and more that are unique to the local communities served by our Southern Finger Lakes team. We are excited to continue to work with many to make the healthy choice the easy choice – Visit our new site and explore how we can help you and your family today!

Join Us for FREE workshops and classes

Join us for a FREE one-time workshop-- or a few classes -- that will help you learn to fill your grocery cart and dinner table with healthy and inexpensive foods. Our nutrition educators will help you learn about cooking, meal planning, healthy food shopping on a budget, nutrition, food safety, weight control and physical activity, and much more.

You’ll learn:

  • to prepare easy, good-tasting, low-cost meals in minutes.
  • to spend less time at the grocery store and buy healthier food with your money and SNAP benefits.
  • to make healthy meals and snacks that children will love
  • to plan meals, prepare and store food safely, and use less salt, sugar, and fat when you cook.
  • to read and understand food labels.
  • to make healthy lifestyle changes part of every day.

Classes meet at Cooperative Extension and other places in the community like food pantries, libraries, or schools. Call us to find a class near you!

Last updated August 8, 2023

Nutrition

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Can I Take Classes?

You can sign up for our FREE SNAP-ED New York classes if you now receive (or are eligible to receive) food assistance through:

SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, also known as Food Stamps)

WIC (Women, Infant & Children’s Supplemental Food Assistance Program)

MEDICAID or TANF(Temporary Assistance for Needy Families)

FREE OR REDUCED PRICE SCHOOL MEALS: for students -- or families of students -- who go to a school where more than 50% of the students receive Free or Reduced Price School Meals.

We also serve County residents who participate in (or are eligible for) HEAD START, or who receive SSI or AFDC.

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Events

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