Cornell Cooperative Extension

Lewis 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 Eat Smart NY classes can help you put more vegetables and fruits in your diet.

Small group nutrition class
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A small group nutrition class

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!

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!

SNAP ED New York

Eat Smart New York is a free, confidential nutrition education program to help you and your family manage your food resources during tough economic times.

Here are three ways to learn more about Eat Smart New York in the North Country!

  1. Read the latest North Country Eat Smart New York newsletter.
  2. Visit the North Country Eat Smart New York website to learn what the educators are doing throughout our region.
  3. Find healthy recipes on Pinterest at https://www.pinterest.com/esny0368/.

For more information, contact Program Manager Cynthia Donovan at 315-736-3394, ext. 106, or by email at cld238@Cornell.edu.

Last updated December 20, 2023

Food & Nutrition

Can I Take Classes?

You can sign up for FREE Eat Smart 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.

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

Check out the MyPlate Inspired Recipes on Pinterest

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USDA Disclaimer

USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. This material was funded by USDA's Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program -- SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out how to check your eligibility for a range of benefits and apply for SNAP, go to myBenefits.ny.gov or call 1-800-342-3009 for more information.

Get SNAP!

Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program / SNAP logoAre you eligible for SNAP (the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program)? Find out if you can receive SNAP benefits and apply online at MyBenefits.NY.gov.

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