CCE Broome Nutrition Programs

10/31/2025

Follow the links within this website to help find food resources in your community: https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/impact-federal-cuts-new-yorkers-take-action-share-your-story?fbclid=IwY2xjawNxjExleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFtVUV2WEpLbnNSNVR3b0t1AR6Ce_UUJNrUoeR9FWBQ12ThendQ_0gzCP5RV1n4sZVMuVi-3MmuvsgGPiexWA_aem_dcgbX21eg8vWfK_LkngoKQ #:~:text=Resources%20If%20You%E2%80%99ve%20Been%20Impacted%20by%20Federal%20Cuts

Governor Kathy Hochul today declared a state of emergency and announced new actions in response to the Trump administration stripping food assistance from 3 million New Yorkers come November 1.

Since the inception of the program, SNAP benefits have been federally funded. New York administers approximately $650 million per month in federally funded SNAP benefits to nearly 3 million New Yorkers. Given the scale of the program, Governor Hochul along with governors across the country have repeatedly emphasized that no state government can replace SNAP benefits or backfill the program.

Here’s a look at what today’s announcement means for New Yorkers:
$65M in new State funds for programs that support food banks, pantries, soup kitchens and more to provide emergency food assistance to New Yorkers

$40M in new funding for the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides emergency food relief and nutrition services to food-insecure populations. HPNAP works in partnership with a network of about 2,700 Emergency Food Providers (EFPs), including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.

$25M in new funding for Nourish NY, which supplies surplus agricultural products (e.g., milk, apples, cheese, yogurt, cabbage, squash) to populations who need them through the State’s network of food relief organizations (i.e., regional food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, and community-based organizations that provide food for free to persons experiencing food insecurity).

Follow the links within this website to help find food resources in your community: https://www.governor.ny.gov/programs/impact-federal-cuts-new-yorkers-take-action-share-your-story #:~:text=Resources%20If%20You%E2%80%99ve%20Been%20Impacted%20by%20Federal%20Cuts

Governor Kathy Hochul today declared a state of emergency and announced new actions in response to the Trump administration stripping food assistance from 3 million New Yorkers come November 1.
Since the inception of the program, SNAP benefits have been federally funded. New York administers approximately $650 million per month in federally funded SNAP benefits to nearly 3 million New Yorkers. Given the scale of the program, Governor Hochul along with governors across the country have repeatedly emphasized that no state government can replace SNAP benefits or backfill the program.
Here’s a look at what today’s announcement means for New Yorkers:
$65M in new State funds for programs that support food banks, pantries, soup kitchens and more to provide emergency food assistance to New Yorkers
$40M in new funding for the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program, which provides emergency food relief and nutrition services to food-insecure populations. HPNAP works in partnership with a network of about 2,700 Emergency Food Providers (EFPs), including food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters.
$25M in new funding for Nourish NY, which supplies surplus agricultural products (e.g., milk, apples, cheese, yogurt, cabbage, squash) to populations who need them through the State’s network of food relief organizations (i.e., regional food banks, food pantries, soup kitchens, and community-based organizations that provide food for free to persons experiencing food insecurity).

10/27/2025

We’re thrilled to announce that our Farm to School Program has received the 2025 Farm to School Partnership Award! 🌱👏

A huge thank you to our incredible partners Rock on Café and Food and Health Network, together, we’re growing and strengthening farm to school efforts across Broome County! 🍎

Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County

10/24/2025

🎁 Give the gift of a meal this holiday season!

Our 6th Annual Holiday Giving Box is coming soon! Last year, we provided holiday meals to 425 families (including 30 Veterans) and over 2,200 individuals.

Each box includes a turkey, fresh local produce, all the fixings for a complete meal, plus dessert, sparkling cider, and a handmade recipe book from our CCE Nutritionists! 🥧🍎

This year, we hope to match last year’s impact, but we need your help. Every donation counts, big or small, and helps put a holiday meal on the table for families in need. ❤️

To donate, visit the link: https://secure.qgiv.com/for/broomecountycouncilofchurches/event/holidaygivingbox2025/

The Holiday Giving Box is a partnership between Assemblywoman Donna Lupardo, Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County, CHOW, Broome Tioga Boces Rock on Café, and The Agency Leadership Alliance.

10/24/2025

Happy National Farm to School Month!

🥔 Last week, our Farm to School & Nutrition Educator, Caitlin, led a fun lesson at Ben Franklin Elementary in the Binghamton City School District using potatoes grown by the students themselves! 🌱

She taught about the parts of a plant (did you know potatoes are part of the stem of a plant?), different types of gardens, and made an Herbed Potato Salad that the students loved!

Thank you to our Farm to School partners, Broome-Tioga BOCES Rock on Café and the Food and Health Network, for support in making this a success!

10/23/2025

🎬 How fun! 🍿

Last week, our nutrition educators Ann and Naomi brought some whole grain fun to the Trunk or Treat event at the Southern Tier Independence Center! They handed out popcorn to more than 150 people (did you know popcorn is a whole grain?!), and their movie-themed trunk, complete with a red carpet, was a hit! 👏

Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County

10/21/2025

**New Class Alert!** 📣

Improve the way you feel with a little movement, learning and snack in our SNAP-Ed nutrition series "Move and Improve"

Learn something new, try an energizing food, and get moving to boost both your body and your mind. Check out this class that offers a little bit of each!

Join us in Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County's auditorium at 840 Upper Front Street every Wednesday morning - November 5th through December 17th.

Register by calling 607-584-9972 or email khc59@cornell.edu

10/15/2025

🌱🥗 Harvest day at Ben Franklin Elementary! Students picked the kale they’ve been growing with us and we turned it into a delicious Kale Caesar Salad for our NY Thursday taste test.

Thank you to Rock on Café and Food and Health Network for your Farm to School partnership!

10/10/2025

Farm to School NY Thursday Taste Test! 🥗

Students at the Susquehanna Valley CSD Brookside Elementary enjoyed a delicious Kale Romaine Caesar Salad, featuring fresh kale and lettuce grown right at the school! 🥬🎉 We love supporting Brookside as they build their school garden program.

Thanks to our Farm to School team Rock on Café and Food and Health Network for your partnership 📣

10/09/2025

We love supporting schools in growing healthy minds and gardens! 🌿

Cornell Cooperative Extension-Broome County is proud to partner with local schools to bring garden education, hands-on learning, and fresh food connections to students across our communities. 💚

10/07/2025

Give your holiday shopping a sustainable twist! 🌿 Join us for the Upcycled Market on November 20 from 4–7 PM at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market.

Discover unique, eco-friendly gifts, trade gently used clothing or décor, and enjoy dinner, drinks, and hands-on activities in a festive community setting. Free to attend!

Give your holiday shopping a sustainable twist! 🌿 Join us for the Upcycled Market on November 20 from 4–7 PM at the Broome County Regional Farmers Market. Discover unique, eco-friendly gifts, trade gently used clothing or décor, and enjoy dinner, drinks, and hands-on activities in a festive community setting. Free to attend!