NOEP is a Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) outreach program to assist individuals and families to apply for Food Stamp benefits in their counties.
Serving St. Lawrence and Franklin Counties – NOEP Coordinators can assist with screening for eligibility, the application process, submission of the application to the local Department of Social Services, and assistance with stretching a monthly food budget to meet the client’s needs.
NOEP Coordinators may offer in-person, in the home, or over-the phone assistance.
In addition, NOEP coordinators work to increase participation in the School Breakfast program and the Summer Food Service Program, which provides nutritious meals to school-aged children.
Services are free, confidential, and conveniently located.
Franklin County: (518) 483-2151 x209
St. Lawrence County: (315) 764-9442 x405
Want to learn how to shop and cook healthy foods?
SNAP-Ed New York’ is a FREE, confidential nutrition education program that helps people of all ages improve their health and well-being, and manage food resources during tough economic times. Through a series of lessons, a nutrition educator will provide practical, hands-on activities and healthy meals as well as explore the importance of physical activity in a healthy lifestyle. The primary focus of classes promotes food resource management skills, encourage healthy food and physical activity behaviors, weight management, increasing consumption of nutrient dense foods, and preparing low-cost, nutrient-dense recipes through food demonstrations. Connect with an educator today to learn more and get started towards your healthy lifestyle at 315-379-9192. https://snaped.fns.usda.gov