Cornell Cooperative Extension

Schuyler County
Tina Snyder with a Rethink Your Drink family activity.
Maggi Szpak at the Newfield School Garden
Josh Dolan & Jon Sterlace facilitating a workshop with the Hornell YMCA community garden
Image by Jim Monahan

SNAP-ED NY

Cornell Cooperative Extension of Schuyler County is a part a program called SNAP-Ed NY, which is free to all individuals who qualify for benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Schuyler County is in SNAP-Ed NY's Southern Finger Lakes Region.

SNAP-ED NY offers SNAP-eligible families ways to eat more fruits and vegetables, drink fewer sweetened beverages and practice healthy lifestyles. Find recipes, tips and free food demos, workshops, grocery store tours and more!

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SNAP-ED is funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. 

Last updated May 27, 2020

Food & Nutrition

Can I Take Classes?

You can sign up for our 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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Get SNAP!

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.