Cornell Cooperative Extension

Chenango County
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SNAP-Ed NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chenango County is a part a regional program called Southern Tier SNAP-Ed NY. SNAP-Ed NY teaches people to shop for and cook healthy meals while on a limited budget. Their goal is to give you the tools, tips and tricks that help you make nutritious food choices within a limited budget and choose physically active lifestyles. If you are looking for a class, connect with our program contact, Whitney Kmetz 

SNAP-Ed works with many to make the healthy choice, the easy choice for our communities. Are you interested in bringing SNAP-Ed programming to your agency, community or school? Click here to learn more about their program opportunities!

Visit the SNAP-Ed NY state website here for more information, nutritious recipes, and helpful videos!

Need some inspiration in the kitchen? Visit our recipe page for some healthy family meal recipes. You can also visit the SNAP-Ed NY website for more seasonal recipes and videos


Southern Tier SNAP-Ed is funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program- SNAP. SNAP provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. To find out more, go to www.myBenefits.ny.gov or contact 1-800-342-3009. This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

Contact

Whitney Kmetz
Community Health and Wellness Supervisor
wdg43@cornell.edu
(607) 334-5841 ext. 1132

Last updated December 21, 2023

Nutrition & Healthy Living

Can I take classes?

You can sign up for our FREE SNAP-Ed NY 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.

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

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Are you SNAP eligible?

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