SNAP-Ed NY

09/18/2026

September is Food Safety Education Month. Freezing food can help it last longer, but safe handling still matters. ❄️

Brush up on freezing and food-safety basics: https://snapedny.org/tip-sheets/freezing-and-food-safety/

09/17/2026

Back-to-school snacks don’t have to break the budget! 🎒🍎

Plan ahead with simple snacks you can pack from home. Try pairing foods from different food groups, like fruit with peanut butter or yogurt with berries, for a satisfying snack to fuel the school day.

Find more snack ideas: https://snapedny.org/tip-sheets/hacking-your-snacks/

09/16/2026

Been sitting for a while? Use a routine moment - like a phone call, TV break or lunch break - as a reminder to stand, stretch or walk.

🚶 Find more ways to sneak movement into your day: https://snapedny.org/tip-sheets/ways-to-sneak-movement-into-your-day/

09/15/2026

Whole grains aren't just for breakfast! 🌾🥕 Brown rice and quinoa make a great base for a filling grain bowl.

Try our Whole Grain Bowl with chickpeas and veggies, or mix it up with vegetables you already have on hand!

Get the recipe: https://snapedny.org/recipes/whole-grain-bowl/

09/14/2026

Want to stretch your grocery dollars? 💰 Try building a meal around budget-friendly staples like beans and whole grains!

This Easy Beans and Rice recipe uses kidney beans, veggies and brown rice to make 8 servings for an average total cost of just $4.48. 🍚🫘

Try it for your next meal: https://snapedny.org/recipes/easy-red-beans-and-rice/

09/13/2026

Happy Grandparents Day! 💕🍽️ Food can be a wonderful way to spend time together and share family traditions.

Celebrate today by choosing a recipe to make together - or sharing a favorite family recipe with someone you love. Explore healthy, budget-friendly recipes from SNAP-Ed NY: https://snapedny.org/recipes/

09/12/2026

A grocery list can help you stay focused and avoid buying food you don’t need. Check what you have, plan a few meals and make your list before you shop.

📝🛒 Start here: https://snapedny.org/tip-sheets/meal-planning-made-easy/

09/11/2026

Water is a simple, no-cost way to stay hydrated. If you usually reach for a sugary drink, try swapping one for water today.

💧 Watch SNAP-Ed NY’s Rethink Your Drink:
https://youtu.be/GZ4TYaksYWw?si=df5xFAR_R_7NNW5i

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09/10/2026

Create a “eat this now” spot in your fridge for foods that should be eaten soon. It can make meal choices easier and help keep food from going to waste.

🥕♻️ More tips: https://snapedny.org/tip-sheets/eat-right-and-reduce-food-waste/

09/09/2026

Try a two-song movement break today! Put on two songs you enjoy and walk, dance or move until they’re over.

🚶 Find more ways to move with SNAP-Ed NY: https://snapedny.org/move-more/