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Eat Smart New York



 
Here you can access useful information about food and nutrition and find out more about our programs. Eat Smart New York (ESNY) Nutrition Education is FREE to all individuals who qualify for and/or receive benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). ESNY provides nutrition education materials and sponsors education events and classes in local communities on a variety of nutrition topics like: healthy eating on a budget, smart shopping for vegetables and fruit, healthy meal planning, basic cooking and food safety skills, weight control and physical activity. The goals of the Eat Smart New York program are to: Eat more fruits and vegetables Drink less sugar-sweetened beverages Exercise more and balance calories eaten as part of a healthy lifestyle. - See more at: http://albany.cce.cornell.edu/eat-smart-new-york#sthash.yQdvUxwH.dpuf


http://albany.cce.cornell.edu/eat-smart-new-york


SNAP Benefits

SNAP benefits can help you put healthy food on the table. SNAP monthly benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores. SNAP benefits help low-income working people, seniors, the disabled and others feed their families. Benefits are provided through an electronic benefit card, similar to a debit or credit card. Eligibility and benefit levels are based on household size, income, expenses and other factors. more...

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