• Does your organization work with food stamp eligibles, recipients or applicants?
• Is your organization interested in offering free nutrition education programs to your clients?
• Do your clients want to know what to do with some of the produce you give them?
• Do you clients need help with preparing healthy meals on a budget?

If you said "Yes" to these questions then the Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables Project would love to visit your site!

HOW DOES THE "Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables" PROGRAM WORK WITH FOOD PANTRIES AND OTHER COMMUNITY AGENCIES?

Nutritionists from this program provide nutrition education sessions at local food pantries and agencies that provide services to the emergency feeding network. Sessions emphasize the use of frozen, canned, and dried products as well as fresh "in-season" fruits and vegetables. Each session offers the following:

• Easy, low-cost recipes
• A taste sample of a recipe made with the featured fruit or vegetable
• Tips and ideas for planning and preparing delicious, healthy meals
• Information on stretching food dollars
• Food safety information
• Food and nutrition resource information

WHAT IS THE PURPOSE OF A NUTRITION EDUCATION SESSION?

Nutritionists from the JSY program provide nutrition education sessions at a variety of sites across the state of New York. The purpose of this program is to:

• Empower low income New Yorkers to make healthier food choices.
• Convey the message that consumption of fruits and vegetables may reduce the risk of chronic diseases (such as heart disease, diabetes, and cancer).
• Enhance nutrition knowledge and skills in purchasing and preparing the best quality fruits and vegetables.
• Improve food safety skills.

Click here to find the JSY Nutritionist in your area. Remember, it is always a great day when JSY visits!