EFNEP Essex County, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

EFNEP Essex County, Rutgers Cooperative Extension EFNEP teaches limited resource families to eat better and be more active on a budget.

The Boys and Girls Club of Newark is hosting an Annual Day for Kids Carnival! Register for this FREE event that is fille...
08/15/2025

The Boys and Girls Club of Newark is hosting an Annual Day for Kids Carnival! Register for this FREE event that is filled with nothing but FUN! See additional details on the flyer. 😄🎪
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El Club de Niños y Niñas de Newark está organizando su Carnaval Anual del Día de los Niños. ¡Regístrate para este evento GRATUITO lleno de pura DIVERSIÓN! Consulta más detalles en el volante. 😄🎪

As we continue celebrating National Peach Month, here is another peach-filled recipe, "Peach Crisp". Enjoy! 🍑😄
08/12/2025

As we continue celebrating National Peach Month, here is another peach-filled recipe, "Peach Crisp". Enjoy! 🍑😄

Celebrate National Farmer's Market Week by going to your local Farmer's Market🤩. Here is a list of Farmer's Markets in E...
08/06/2025

Celebrate National Farmer's Market Week by going to your local Farmer's Market🤩. Here is a list of Farmer's Markets in Essex County! Some Farmer's Markets do except WIC and SNAP so be sure to check! Farmer's Markets are also beneficial to the community as they:

🥦Sell what is just being harvested and in season.
🍑Support Local Farmers and the Community
🍅Food is typical sold with minimal packaging hence reducing waste and supporting eco-friendly habits.

Enjoy!

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¡Celebra la Semana Nacional del Mercado de Agricultores visitando tu mercado local🤩!
¡Aquí tienes una lista de mercados de agricultores en el condado de Essex!
Algunos mercados aceptan WIC y SNAP, ¡así que asegúrate de verificarlo!

Los mercados de agricultores también son beneficiosos para la comunidad porque:

🥦 Venden productos recién cosechados y de temporada.
🍑 Apoyan a los agricultores locales y a la comunidad.
🍅 La comida generalmente se vende con poco empaque, lo que reduce los desechos y promueve hábitos ecológicos.

¡Disfrútalo!

Essex County Farmers Markets are in full swing! 🌽🫐 Check out this flyer to see where and when they are happening — plus what benefits are accepted, including SNAP, WIC, and more!

08/06/2025

Montclair Community Farms’ Farmpreneurs program is BACK! 🥬 Teens can earn a stipend while gaining hands-on experience in gardening, composting & food access. 🌿 Check out this flyer to register! 🍓

Let's continue celebrating National Peach Month by sharing another refreshing recipe, "Peachy Salsa." You can serve this...
08/05/2025

Let's continue celebrating National Peach Month by sharing another refreshing recipe, "Peachy Salsa." You can serve this with a meal or eat as a snack! This recipe is a great way to get more fruit and vegetables into your daily meals. Let us know if you tried it! 🍑😊

Happy National Peach Month🍑! Let's celebrate with 7 fun facts about peaches:🍑Rich in Vitamins – Peaches are a good sourc...
08/01/2025

Happy National Peach Month🍑! Let's celebrate with 7 fun facts about peaches:

🍑Rich in Vitamins – Peaches are a good source of vitamin C, which helps boost immunity, supports skin health, and aids in wound healing.

🍑High in Antioxidants – They contain antioxidants like polyphenols and carotenoids that help fight free radicals and reduce oxidative stress in the body.

🍑Supports Digestion – Thanks to their dietary fiber, peaches can help regulate digestion, prevent constipation, and promote gut health.

🍑Hydrating Fruit – Peaches are made up of about 85% water, making them a great, hydrating snack—especially in hot weather.

🍑Low in Calories, High in Nutrients – A medium peach has around 60 calories, making it a light and nutritious option that also provides vitamins A, E, and potassium.

🍑May Support Heart Health – The fiber, potassium, and antioxidant compounds in peaches may help lower blood pressure and reduce the risk of heart disease.

🍑Promotes Healthy Skin – The vitamin C and beta-carotene in peaches help support collagen production and protect the skin from sun damage and aging.

We'll be posting peach recipes all month! Let's start off the month with refreshing "Peach Pops". This is super refreshing for the warmer weather! 😎

https://www.myplate.gov/recipes/peachy-pops

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¡Feliz Mes Nacional del Durazno🍑! Celebremos con 7 datos curiosos sobre los duraznos:

🍑 Ricos en vitaminas – Los duraznos son una buena fuente de vitamina C, que ayuda a fortalecer el sistema inmunológico, favorece la salud de la piel y contribuye a la cicatrización de heridas.

🍑 Altos en antioxidantes – Contienen antioxidantes como polifenoles y carotenoides que combaten los radicales libres y reducen el estrés oxidativo en el cuerpo.

🍑 Apoyan la digestión – Gracias a su fibra dietética, los duraznos pueden ayudar a regular la digestión, prevenir el estreñimiento y mejorar la salud intestinal.

🍑 Fruta hidratante – Los duraznos están compuestos por aproximadamente un 85% de agua, lo que los convierte en un snack hidratante ideal, especialmente en climas calurosos.

🍑 Bajos en calorías, ricos en nutrientes – Un durazno mediano contiene alrededor de 60 calorías, lo que lo convierte en una opción ligera y nutritiva que además aporta vitaminas A, E y potasio.

🍑 Pueden beneficiar la salud del corazón – La fibra, el potasio y los antioxidantes presentes en los duraznos pueden ayudar a reducir la presión arterial y el riesgo de enfermedades cardíacas.

🍑 Favorecen una piel saludable – La vitamina C y el betacaroteno en los duraznos ayudan a estimular la producción de colágeno y protegen la piel del daño solar y el envejecimiento.

¡Estaremos publicando recetas con duraznos todo el mes! Empezamos con unos refrescantes “Palitos Helados de Durazno”. ¡Son perfectos para el clima cálido! 😎

https://www.myplate.gov/es/recipes/paletas-heladas-de-durazno

Peachy pops will be the perfect partner to your playful summer picnic. Enjoy these frosty treats on a hot day.

08/01/2025
July is National Blueberry Month🔵! Here a few fact sheets on how blueberries are beneficial for your brain health and he...
07/29/2025

July is National Blueberry Month🔵! Here a few fact sheets on how blueberries are beneficial for your brain health and heart health. A delicious blueberry recipe will be shared later this week to celebrate this wonderful month!💙
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¡Julio es el Mes Nacional del Arándano🔵! Aquí tienes algunas hojas informativas sobre cómo los arándanos benefician la salud del cerebro y del corazón. ¡Más adelante esta semana compartiremos una deliciosa receta con arándanos para celebrar este maravilloso mes!💙

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Upcoming Road to Wellness Mobile Health Fair at Branch Brook Park! 😎
07/24/2025

Upcoming Road to Wellness Mobile Health Fair at Branch Brook Park! 😎

Happy Tuesday everyone! Here is a list of farmers markets running this summer season in Essex County! You can view the d...
07/22/2025

Happy Tuesday everyone! Here is a list of farmers markets running this summer season in Essex County! You can view the dates and locations of each farmer's market. The Farmer's Markets also accept WIC, SNAP, and senior vouchers. 🥦🍎

The East Orange Farmer's Market is open each Tuesday from 1-7 with specific invitation to Seniors with their FMNP benefits. Please contact the East Orange market manager Sharonda Burgess (shajohburg@gmail.com) to arrange a reservation for a senior bus group. The Newark Beth Israel Farmer's Market is open each Thursday from 11-3. Please contact the Newark Beth Israel market manager Delicia Trotz (deliciatrotz@gmail.com) to arrange reservations for a senior bus group. 🍋🍅

Please spread the word! 😊

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¡Feliz martes a todos! Aquí tienen una lista de los mercados de agricultores que estarán funcionando durante esta temporada de verano en el Condado de Essex. ¡Pueden ver las fechas y ubicaciones de cada mercado! Los mercados de agricultores también aceptan WIC, SNAP y cupones para personas mayores. 🥦🍎

El Mercado de Agricultores de East Orange está abierto todos los martes de 1 a 7 p.m., con una invitación especial para personas mayores que tienen beneficios FMNP. Por favor, comuníquese con la administradora del mercado de East Orange, Sharonda Burgess (shajohburg@gmail.com), para coordinar una reserva para un grupo de personas mayores que utilicen autobús.

El Mercado de Agricultores de Newark Beth Israel está abierto todos los jueves de 11 a.m. a 3 p.m. Por favor, comuníquese con la administradora del mercado de Newark Beth Israel, Delicia Trotz (deliciatrotz@gmail.com), para coordinar reservas para un grupo de personas mayores que utilicen autobús. 🍋🍅

¡Por favor, ayuden a correr la voz! 😊

Grateful for the opportunity for EFNEP to attend the SNEB 2025 Conference!  It was truly a vibrant gathering emphasizing...
07/17/2025

Grateful for the opportunity for EFNEP to attend the SNEB 2025 Conference! It was truly a vibrant gathering emphasizing evidence-based practice, digital innovations, and hands-on nutrition education. It provided rich opportunities to explore new research (especially in online food access) and connect meaningfully with peers all while keeping sustainability in focus. After seeing such wonderful projects and success stories being implemented across the country, we hope we can continue to work together to show the importance and positive impact of Nutrition Education as well as PSE changes in communities.☺️ EFNEP Camden County, Rutgers Cooperative Extension EFNEP Hudson County, Rutgers Cooperative ExtensionEFNEP Middlesex County, Rutgers Cooperative Extension

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