Nutrition Program

Looking for information about good nutrition, healthier cooking, or where to find better food choices in your community? Then you've come to the right place! We can help you (and your family, friends and co-workers) find, prepare, and share healthier food (and beverage) choices. Call our Registered Dietician at 845-364-2500 for more information. We provide information and resources on the following nutrition topics:

Family Meal
The average family meal lasts barely 20 minutes, but few other settings in family life have such potential to influence children's behavior and development. Eat together - it makes a difference!

Farmers' Markets
Want fresh, locally-grown fruits and vegetables, picked at the peak of flavor and packed with vitamins and minerals? If your answer is yes, shop at one (or more!) of the many Farmers' Markets in Rockland.

Food Security
Are you looking for emergency food programs in Rockland County?  Visit Rockland Community Against Hunger or call United Way 211.  Find out if you are eligible for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits or call 845-364-3032.

Million Hearts® 2022
Million Hearts® 2022 is a national initiative co-led by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to prevent 1 million heart attacks and strokes in 5 years. Heart disease and stroke can be prevented and controlled through healthy lifestyle changes, such as eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, being active on most days, not smoking or using tobacco, and limiting alcohol use.

Presentations
If you are looking for a nutrition presentation for a group of at least 12 people, we offer a variety of presentation topics. Call us at 845-364-2500 or email us for more information.

Shop Simple with MyPlate
Open Shop Simple on your phone, or use on your computer or tablet to find savings in your area, discover new ways to prepare budget-friendly foods, and find stores that accept SNAP EBT near you.

Sugar-Sweetened Beverages
Are you aware of the health impact from consuming too many sugar-sweetened beverages? Learn more about how these beverages can pour on the pounds.