Offered by Cornell Cooperative Extension
Collaboration with the Department of Social Services,
Westchester County and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service

A FREE program promoting healthy lifestyles and financial fitness.

As part of the Family and Consumer Sciences Program of Cornell Cooperative Extension of Westchester County, Eat Smart New York! is dedicated to helping limited income individuals and families in communities.

What is Eat Smart New York (ESNY)?

The ESNY program provides nutrition education to food stamp and eligible food stamp participants. This program will enable participants to make healthier food choices within limited budgets.

Why take part in ESNY? - To learn more about:

Planning low cost menus
Stretching food dollars
Preparing healthy, tasty meals in a flash
Storing and preparing food safely
Reading food labels.

Who is the ESNY audience?

Food stamp and other low income individuals or groups from collaborating agencies or programs such as: domestic violence centers, GED or English as a Second Language (ESL) programs, senior citizen centers, and other community based programs.

Where is ESNY held?

ESNY classes meet in a convenient place for the participants. These include community-based agencies, schools, independent living facilities and senior centers.

When do ESNY classes meet?

Weekly or bi-weekly sessions may be scheduled for up to one year and can be adapted to meet the needs of the agency and the individuals.

What takes place during an ESNY class?

Learning through ESNY is hands-on. Program participants can prepare, cook and taste a variety of different foods. They will have an opportunity to share food budgeting tips that work for them and their families. Educators will utilize videos, handouts and other materials to reinforce the active learning process. Everyone who participates in a series of classes receives a certificate!

Please e-mail: westchester@cornell.edu or call (914) 285-4630 to find out more about ESNY!

 

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