Pictured from left: Karin Zipko, Herkimer Working Solutions Manager, Arlene Miller, Herkimer Working Solutions Employment Specialist, and Joan Clanton, Nutrition Program Educator with Cornell Cooperative Extension of Herkimer County

(Herkimer, NY – April 2, 2013) OveJRT staff - Joanr 45 participants from the Herkimer Working Solutions Career Center Employment Readiness Program have joined the “Eat Smart NY” program through Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE) of Herkimer County.  Nutrition staff from CCE provide a four session series of workshops covering healthy food choices, reading food labels, stretching food dollars, and increasing physical activity.

Comments from graduates of the program regarding the changes they have made in their food choices and physical activities since starting the program include: “I learned to look at labels a lot closer and to eat healthier”; “I’m shopping smarter”; “I eat more fruits and vegetables”; and “I’ve started walking more.”

“This has been a great partnership with Herkimer Working Solutions that has enabled CCE to reach more participants who can benefit from our nutrition education programs,” according to Linda Robbins, Assistant Director at CCE.

“The focus of our Employment Readiness Program is to equip our customers with the tools needed to be successful in today’s job market.  This collaboration with Cornell Cooperative Extension has added value to our program by also providing information that can help them lead a healthier lifestyle,” added Karin Zipko, Herkimer Working Solutions Manager.

“Eat Smart New York” is a free nutrition education program available to SNAP recipients and SNAP eligibles; and is funded by USDA’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) in cooperation with Herkimer County Department of Social Services and CCE of Herkimer County.  For more information on “Eat Smart NY,” call CCE at (315) 866-7920.

 

 

 

 

By martha

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