Food Resource Brochure
Eat Smart New York! is a nutrition evaluation program, offered at no cost to limited resource individuals and families by Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County in collaboration with the Department of Social Services and Cornell University. It is funded through the United States Department of Agriculture and CREES. The program explores parenting strategies, healthy meal options, and ways to stretch food dollars.
For more information about these and other Cooperative Extension programs, please contact: Stephanie Woodard by phone at 585-343-3040 ext. 125 e-mail [email protected] or stop by the Extension office.
The Eat Smart New York! Program provides:
No Cost, Confidential services tailored to meet the unique needs of limited income individuals and families.
Empowerment to make informed decisions.
Encouragement to develop healthy diet and lifestyles.
Review of food dollars and resources.
Hands-on activities enhance learning.
Frequent visits and follow-up promote behavioral changes.
Lessons at your home or at the Extension office.
420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Phone: 585-343-3040 Fax: 585-343-1275 www.genesee.shutterfly.com
For more information about our Nutrition program, contact Stephanie Woodard, Nutrition Team Coordinator, by calling 585-343-3040 ext. 125, email at [email protected] or stop by the Extension Office at 420 East Main St. Batavia, NY.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling 585-343-3040 ext. 125.
rev. 2/2013
Food Resource Guide for Genesee County
Meal Sites
Menus listed in the Daily News & Pennysaver Suggested contribution for seniors is $3 ($4 for guests under 60) Modified diabetic diet is available. Call 343-1611 for more information Call at least 2 days in advance to reserve your spot
Batavia
Batavia Senior Center 2 Bank St. Batavia Manager-Linda Smith 585-343-1611
Food Assistance Sites Hours of operation vary by site Call specific site for eligibility requirements
Alexander Methodist Church 10540 Main St. Alexander Contact-Doug Childress 585-591-1765 Catholic Charities 25 Liberty St. Suite 7 Batavia Contact-Heather Bell 585-343-0614
Monsignor Kirby Apts. 203 Oak St. Batavia Manager-Carol LaJoie 585-344-3610
Community Action 5073 Clinton St. Road Batavia Contact- Lisa Wittmeyer 585-343-7798
Havenwood Congregate Apt. 240 Richmond Ave. Batavia Manager-Kelly McDonald
Genesee Community College 1 College Dr. Batavia Contact-Gloria Cipollene 585-345-6835
Corfu Presbyterian Church Manager-Barbara Wolf 585-599-3248
East Bethany E. Bethany Presbyterian Church 5735 Ellicott St. Rd. E. Bethany Manager-Phyllis Minihan 585-547-2344
Tonawanda Indian Reservation Tonawanda Indian Community House 372 Bloomingdale Rd Akron Manager-Frances Oczkowski 585-542-2481 Leisuretimers Leisuretimers Residential Facility 364 Bloomingdale Road Akron Manager-Frances Oczkowski 585-542-2481
Ministry of Concern 5073 Clinton St. Road Batavia Contact–Elizabeth Reeson 585-343-5452 LeRoy Methodist Church 10 Trigon Park LeRoy 585-768-6551
Resources WIC (Women, Infants and Children): Offers supplemental foods, health care referrals and nutrition education to low income pregnant women and infant and children up to age five. 314 Ellicott St. Batavia 585-344-2203 Office for the Aging: Provides a variety of services and program to Genesee County residents 60 and over. These include Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Program and Nutrition Counseling. 2 Bank St. Batavia 585-343-1611 Food Stamp Program: Also known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), this is a federal program providing financial assistance for food purchases to low income adults. For more information and eligibility requirements contact Kay Brion at NOEP (Nutrition Outreach Education Program)/Food For All. 25 Liberty St. Suite 7 Batavia 585-815-5721 or [email protected] All Babies Cherished: Pregnancy center that provides support for the mother and father of the child through encouragement, support and practical assistance. 445 Ellicott St. Batavia 585-344-5660
Salvation Army 529 East Main St. Batavia Contact-Joan 585-343-6284 Stephen’s Table 5100 Clinton St P.O. Box 4716 Batavia Contact-Edward Corcoran 585-344-0270 “MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a familiar image-a place setting for a meal. Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate or in your cup or bowl.” Source: www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
For more information about these and other Cooperative Extension programs, please contact: Stephanie Woodard by phone at 585-343-3040 ext. 125 e-mail [email protected] or stop by the Extension office.
The Eat Smart New York! Program provides:
No Cost, Confidential services tailored to meet the unique needs of limited income individuals and families.
Empowerment to make informed decisions.
Encouragement to develop healthy diet and lifestyles.
Review of food dollars and resources.
Hands-on activities enhance learning.
Frequent visits and follow-up promote behavioral changes.
Lessons at your home or at the Extension office.
420 East Main Street Batavia, NY 14020 Phone: 585-343-3040 Fax: 585-343-1275 www.genesee.shutterfly.com
For more information about our Nutrition program, contact Stephanie Woodard, Nutrition Team Coordinator, by calling 585-343-3040 ext. 125, email at [email protected] or stop by the Extension Office at 420 East Main St. Batavia, NY.
Cornell Cooperative Extension of Genesee County provides equal program and employment opportunities. Accommodations for persons with disabilities may be requested by calling 585-343-3040 ext. 125.
rev. 2/2013
Food Resource Guide for Genesee County
Meal Sites
Menus listed in the Daily News & Pennysaver Suggested contribution for seniors is $3 ($4 for guests under 60) Modified diabetic diet is available. Call 343-1611 for more information Call at least 2 days in advance to reserve your spot
Batavia
Batavia Senior Center 2 Bank St. Batavia Manager-Linda Smith 585-343-1611
Food Assistance Sites Hours of operation vary by site Call specific site for eligibility requirements
Alexander Methodist Church 10540 Main St. Alexander Contact-Doug Childress 585-591-1765 Catholic Charities 25 Liberty St. Suite 7 Batavia Contact-Heather Bell 585-343-0614
Monsignor Kirby Apts. 203 Oak St. Batavia Manager-Carol LaJoie 585-344-3610
Community Action 5073 Clinton St. Road Batavia Contact- Lisa Wittmeyer 585-343-7798
Havenwood Congregate Apt. 240 Richmond Ave. Batavia Manager-Kelly McDonald
Genesee Community College 1 College Dr. Batavia Contact-Gloria Cipollene 585-345-6835
Corfu Presbyterian Church Manager-Barbara Wolf 585-599-3248
East Bethany E. Bethany Presbyterian Church 5735 Ellicott St. Rd. E. Bethany Manager-Phyllis Minihan 585-547-2344
Tonawanda Indian Reservation Tonawanda Indian Community House 372 Bloomingdale Rd Akron Manager-Frances Oczkowski 585-542-2481 Leisuretimers Leisuretimers Residential Facility 364 Bloomingdale Road Akron Manager-Frances Oczkowski 585-542-2481
Ministry of Concern 5073 Clinton St. Road Batavia Contact–Elizabeth Reeson 585-343-5452 LeRoy Methodist Church 10 Trigon Park LeRoy 585-768-6551
Resources WIC (Women, Infants and Children): Offers supplemental foods, health care referrals and nutrition education to low income pregnant women and infant and children up to age five. 314 Ellicott St. Batavia 585-344-2203 Office for the Aging: Provides a variety of services and program to Genesee County residents 60 and over. These include Meals on Wheels, Senior Meals Program and Nutrition Counseling. 2 Bank St. Batavia 585-343-1611 Food Stamp Program: Also known as SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program), this is a federal program providing financial assistance for food purchases to low income adults. For more information and eligibility requirements contact Kay Brion at NOEP (Nutrition Outreach Education Program)/Food For All. 25 Liberty St. Suite 7 Batavia 585-815-5721 or [email protected] All Babies Cherished: Pregnancy center that provides support for the mother and father of the child through encouragement, support and practical assistance. 445 Ellicott St. Batavia 585-344-5660
Salvation Army 529 East Main St. Batavia Contact-Joan 585-343-6284 Stephen’s Table 5100 Clinton St P.O. Box 4716 Batavia Contact-Edward Corcoran 585-344-0270 “MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a familiar image-a place setting for a meal. Before you eat, think about what goes on your plate or in your cup or bowl.” Source: www.ChooseMyPlate.gov
