Community Nutrition Education Program(CNEP)

Community Nutrition Education Program (CNEP)

The CNEP Program

Nutrition Fact Sheets & References

Links

Recipes - Thanksgiving Recipes

Consumer Education

Professional Education & Workshops

The CNEP program is supported in large part by USDA funding from the Expanded Food and Nutrition Education Program(EFNEP) and the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program(FSNEP). This program is dedicated to helping limited resource audiences make informed decisions, which will support optimal nutritional, physical, and mental health and well-being through the maximization of resources. We provide high-quality food and nutrition lessons tailored to meet the needs of the target audience. Classes and educational materials can be provided in both English and Spanish. The lessons are based on the principles of the Food Guide Pyramid, the Dietary Guidelines for Healthy Americans, and the Fight BAC Food Safety Program.

Our Target Audience:

Families, seniors, adults, and youth with limited resources
Caretakers or guardians of young children with limited resources
Food Stamp recipients or food-stamp eligible individuals.

Community Nutrition Educators provide education for community-based agencies and organizations as well as in the homes of participants. The program has served adults at agencies that offer programs for substance abuse, GED classes, low income housing sites, and senior centers. CNEP also serves youth in schools, daycare centers, after school programs, and the City of Rochester Recreation sites.

CNEP Key objectives:

Food Security and Resource Management/Shopping Behavior – participants will manage their resources more effectively in order to meet their monthly food needs without resorting to emergency food assistance.

Dietary Quality and Increase the Amount of Plant Eaten Food – participants will improve the nutritional quality of their food choices which includes consuming more whole grains, vegetables and fruits.

Food Safety- participants will adopt safe food handling, preparation and storage of food.

System and Environmental Change- to bring change to the system or environment that makes nutritious diets more available to food stamp households.

Monroe, Wayne, Livingston, Yates, Ontario, Onondoga and Cayuga County Cooperative Extension programs are partners in a regionalization project. Regional efforts include training for community educators and sharing of resources.

Additional Information: Food Stamps help limited-income families buy food. Food Stamp recipents now receive their Food Stamp benefits electronically using a card. Households must meet resource and income guidelines. To find out if you may be eligible, call the YWCA Nutrition Outreach Project at (585) 325-1440. Applications can be requested from the YWCA Nutrition Project or the Monroe County Department of Social Services at 292-3960.

Related Links:

Food Stamps: http://www.fns.usda.gov/fsp

Women Infant Children (WIC): http://www.fns.usda.gov/wic

Eat Smart NY: http://www.otda.state.ny.us/otda/fs/FSNEP/FSNEP_default.htm

Politics of Food "Planting the Future of our Community": www.politicsoffood.org

For more information on CNEP, please contact:

Susan Figaro Grace, Nutrition, Health and Food Safety Program Leader

585-461-1000 x 233 or email: smf26@cornell.edu American Dietetic Association

Professional Education and Community Workshops: CCE provides professional development opportunities for Registered Dietitians, Nutritionists, Home Economists, Family and Consumer Scientists, Teachers and those working in the food service industry.

Level I - Food Handler in Charge Course
Level II - Food Worker Training Course

Description:
As a result of the new mandate set forth by the Monroe County Department of Public Health, Cornell Cooperative Extension of Monroe County will be offering Level I & II food safety training and certification.

Objective:
To train food handlers and food operators on safe food handling practices that will decrease the risk of foodborne illnesses to the public.

2005 SERVSAFE Class Schedules:

ServSafe Rochester ~ Level I

January 20 & 27, 8:30am-4:30pm

February 10 &17, 8:30am-4:30pm

March 17 & 24, 8:30am-4:30pm

April 14 & 28, 8:30am-4:30pm

May 19 & 26, 8:30am-4:30pm

June 23 & 30, 8:30am-4:30pm

July 21 & 28, 8:30am-4:30pm

August 18 & 25, 8:30am-4:30pm

September 22 & 29, 8:30am-4:30pm

October 20 & 27, 8:30am-4:30pm

November 10 & 17, 8:30am-4:30pm

December 8 & 15, 8:30am-4:30pm

2005 Fees:
Level I - $150.00 (includes the course book)

Registration Information:
Please contact Rachel Pickering at (585) 461-1000 ext.226 for registration information.

Consumer Education: Cornell Cooperative Extension provides research-based, unbiased information to county residents. The nutrition, food safety and health programs offer information about healthy eating, food safety and food preservation.

Consumer Help Line – trained volunteer educators answer questions Monday, Wednesday and Fridays from 9:00AM – Noon. Call 585-461-1000

Presentations – professional staff provide informational programs to community groups on a fee for service basis. For more information call Susan Figaro Grace at 585-461-1000 x 233.

Publications – topic related printed materials are available for a small fee. Call 585-461-1000 x226 for specific requests or call the Consumer HelpLine (see above).

Recipes:

Thanksgiving Recipes: Turkey Pot Pie, Whipped Sweet Potatoes with Apples, Warm Turkey & Spinach Salad, Tremendous Turkey Postale, New England Turkey Bake, Green Bean Casserole with Almonds.

Helpful Hints on Poultry Stuffing and Roasting

Winter Squash and Black Bean Chili

Salad Dressing