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SNAP-Ed Nutrition Education for Older Adults

Learn more about our monthly cooking demonstration and Ask The Experts nutrition livestream on Facebook
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Nutrition education for older adults

SNAP-Ed NY is a statewide program that teaches people how to shop for and cook healthy meals on a limited budget. It is part of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which provides benefits to help income-eligible individuals pay for food.

NYSOFA provides SNAP-Ed programs to older adults at the statewide and regional levels in partnership with the New York State Office of Temporary and Disability Assistance. These programs are overseen by a team of Registered Dietitians and experts who specialize in nutrition for older adults.

 

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"What's Cooking With NYSOFA"
Learn more about our monthly SNAP-Ed cooking demonstration

NYSOFA's SNAP-Ed team hosts a monthly cooking demonstration on social media featuring delicious, nutritious, budget-friendly meals. The program also includes information about dietary guidelines, meal planning, portion sizes, and much more for older adults.

When: The last Friday of each month at 12:30 p.m. on Facebook

Catch Upcoming Episodes on Our Facebook Page
Browse Our "What's Cooking" Playlist on YouTube for Archives
Browse “What’s Cooking” Playlist on YouTube for Archives with Spanish Subtitles

Watch: "What's Cooking With NYSOFA"

In the October episode of What's Cooking, Registered Dietitian Wendy Beckman prepares an easy side dish that combines the natural sweetness of caramelized shallots with the earthiness of Brussels sprouts, a fall favorite. 

"Ask The Experts: Nutrition Edition"
Conversations with nutrition experts

"Ask the Experts: Nutrition Edition" is an interactive conversation with nutrition experts. The program, led by NYSOFA's SNAP-Ed Registered Dietitian Lisbeth Irish, features guests discussing a range of topics at the intersection of health and nutrition.

Browse Our "Ask The Experts" Playlist on YouTube for Archives 

Watch: "Ask The Experts — Nutrition Edition"

For the October Program, host Lisbeth Irish talks with Erin Willis, the Schuyler County SNAP-Ed region’s nutrition educator. They discuss helpful nutrition tips about container gardens and how to budget more fruits and vegetables into your diet.

SNAP-Ed New York Visit the SNAP-Ed New York website for recipes

Additional Help
Find nutrition assistance for eligible older adults and families
SNAP benefits

Learn more about SNAP benefits to help pay for food. SNAP monthly benefits can be used to purchase food at authorized retail food stores. 

More nutrition education and assistance

Learn about other nutrition education and counseling or assistance programs through Offices for the Aging, including home-delivered or congregate meals for older adults, the Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program, and more!

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This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). 

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