Funded by Cornell Cooperative Extension and the Department of Social Services, Suffolk County and the USDA Food and Nutrition Service.

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

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

• Feeding families healthy meals
• Cooking quick, easy meals
• Smart food shopping to stretch your food dollars
• Food safety
• Understanding food labels
• Getting your kids to eat more fruits and vegetables
• Getting your family to be more physically active and have fun

What is ESNY?

ESNY is a program, in collaboration with the Department of Social Services, to provide nutrition education to food stamp participants and applicants. This program will enable participants to make healthier food choices within limited budgets.

Who is the ESNY audience?

Food stamp and eligible food stamp 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 the individual's home, community-based agencies, schools, independent living facilities and senior centers.

When do ESNY classes meet?

ESNY classes usually take place for 1-2 hours, once a week for 6-8 weeks. These sessions can also 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. Every Eat Smart New York program participant receives a free computer food intake analysis which provides data for the nutrition educator to customize the content of each class session. Everyone who participates in at least 6 classes receives a certificate.

ESNY classes are also available in Spanish.

Call (631) 727-7850 ext. 352 to find out more about ESNY!.