Food For All

Who is planning a Garden this year ? What are you going to grow ?

HEAP has been extended to 8/31/21 and a third emergency HEAP benefit is available effective immediately.HEAP has been extended to 8/31/21 and a third emergency HEAP benefit is available effective immediately.

Food Gnomes are looking for volunteers this weekend !

Direct sowing is one way to get a head start in the garden. The cold, wet weather of spring can hasten germination for some seeds, and many early crops might otherwise become bitter in summer heat. Direct sowing alongside a crop that's already growing (aka "succession sowing") also means more harvests! With several weeks to go before our last frost, we want to sow as much as we can now to maximize the growing season. In the Northeast, Radishes and Peas can be direct sown whil...e the cool weather holdsin addition to Raab, Spinach, and Arugula. By mid-April, we're adding rows of Chard, Beets, Lettuce, Carrots, and Parsnips. Borage, Bachelor's Button, Calendula, Spider Flower, Marigold, Morning Glory, Sweet Pea, and Johnny Jump-Ups are all flowers to sow now through May; the moisture and temperature fluctuations of spring will benefit germination. Source - Hudson Valley Seed Company See more

Double Up Food Bucks Request For Applications 2021 Double Up Food Bucks Request for Applications (RFA) FARMERS MARKETS Field & Fork Network (F&FN) is seeking applications from New York farmers markets and mobile markets who would like to participate in the 2021 Double Up Food Bucks (DUFB) season (July 1, 2021 October 31, 2021). All applications will be reviewed and considered based on their eligibility requirements (see below) with some preference given to markets that fall within specific geographic areas. The link is in the comments .

SNAP Emergency Allotments to Families/Individuals Receiving SNAP in December Emergency Allotments (EA) of SNAP benefits were authorized by Congress under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act of 2020. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) previously approved NYS’s plan to distribute EA of SNAP benefits each month from March November of this year. FNS recently approved NYS’s request to provide EA for SNAP recipients in t...he month of December. Issuance Schedule for December 2020 EA Supplemental SNAP Benefits: In NYC: issuance based on last digit in the case number, from 12/14 through 12/18, and from 12/21 through 12/23, and 12/28 and 12/29/20. Rest of State: issuance based on each districts caseload which will be divided randomly, from 12/7 through 12/10, and from 12/14 through 12/17/2020. For all households the SNAP EA benefits will be available to eligible families the day after they are issued per the schedules above.

November 19 National Call-In Day: Urge Congress to Pass a Comprehensive COVID-19 Package that Includes a SNAP Boost NOW In recognition of Hunger & Homelessness Awareness Week, the National Low Income Housing Coalition and FRAC are hosting a National Call-in Day on Thursday, November 19, to urge Congress to quickly pass a comprehensive relief package that invests in nutrition assistance, housing, income support, state fiscal relief, and other critical needs. ... SNAP serves as the nation’s first line of defense against hunger. This proven program not only helps to put food on the table it also stimulates the economy. Your help is needed to continue to lift up the urgency to increase SNAP maximum benefits by 15 percent and the minimum monthly benefits from $16 to $30. Background: Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) has rejected the need to pass a comprehensive COVID-19 relief package, instead calling for a targeted bill that is similar to the inadequate, skinny COVID relief bill that twice failed to advance in the Senate. It is critical that a real, comprehensive pandemic relief bill passes immediately that directly supports families and individuals who are struggling from the health and economic fallout from the pandemic. Every day that passes, more families slip closer to economic disaster. Call your Members of Congress today. Actions to Take Today Your actions today can make a big difference in the lives of families and children who are facing hunger and homelessness. Use the call script and FRAC's sample social media messages below to tell your members of congress to pass a comprehensive COVID-19 package that includes a boost to SNAP now. Please share this call-in day information with your networks. Call Your Members of Congress: Find the phone #'s for your members of congress and use the script below: Hi, my name is [name] and I’m a constituent from [town]. I am calling to urge the Member to pass a comprehensive COVID-19 relief bill that protects families and communities from economic disaster. Millions of families have lost their jobs and can’t afford their food, rent, and health care. Individuals and families need real, immediate help to weather this crisis and they need Congress and the administration to quickly enact a strong COVID relief bill. Any relief package must include SNAP benefit boosts. Thank you. Sample Social Media Posts: Tag your Members of Congress and the White House on social media with your message find their Twitter handles here. Use #COVIDrelief and #BoostSNAPNow. Check out FRAC’s social media resources. Click-to-Tweet: Food or housing? People shouldn’t have to choose. Tell Congress to immediately pass a comprehensive #COVIDrelief package to #BoostSNAPNow and provide #RentReliefNow. Learn more with @fractweets: https://bit.ly/3l6DYKC For additional resources, check out FRAC’s COVID-19 page.

HEAP (Home Energy Assistance Program): The Regular HEAP benefit season opened November 2, 2020. The following alternatives are available to apply for HEAP: Online: www.mybenefits.ny.gov By Telephone: (716) 858-7644... By Fax: (716) 858-6765 By Email: Request an application from [email protected] By Mail: Applications can be printed from www.erie.gov/heap and mailed to: HEAP PO Box 120 Buffalo, NY 14201-9903 See more

Early voting has started in NYS !

Get your Flu shot today !

Dehydrating is another great way to preserve apples!

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Ashely is going to show us how to make a simple yummy salad with apples.

It's Apple Season - Here is a great recipe Ashley is going to show us how to make !

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National Canning Day this week ! What have you canned this season ?

BOLO Food Pantry has been providing a Meal of the Month !! Each month they provide a recipe and the major ingredients for the recipe! This month was Crock Pot Chicken Casserole! It was very tasty !

Today is the last day to register to vote in NYS ! Make sure you are register because you and your vote count !

Genesee County Christmas Assistance

Last day to register to vote is Friday , October 9th in New York State !! Make sure your vote counts in this election !

Check out your farmer markets this week !!

Don't forget to use your farmer's market coupons! Creekside Market Farm Stand 13971 Route 62 Collins Daily 10am-6pm... April 8-December 26 SNAP/FCC/FMNP Accepted Chiavetta's Potatoes & Greenhouse Farm Stand 9784 South Main St. Angola Sat/Sun 9am-5pm, Mon-Fri 9am-6pm August 1-October 31 SNAP/FCC/FMNP Accepted Four Corners Farmers' Market 6000 Goodrich Rd Clarence Center Saturday 9am-2pm June 6-October 17 FMNP/FCC Accepted Clinton Bailey Sat Farmers' Market 1443-1517 Clinton St. Buffalo, corner of Clinton & Bailey Sts. Saturday 4am-6pm, Nov-Apr 6am-12pm Year-round SNAP/FCC/FMNP Accepted Clinton Bailey Thurs Farmers' Market 1443-1517 Clinton St. Buffalo Thurday 4am-6pm May 1-October 31 SNAP/FCC/FMNP Accepted Clinton Bailey Tues Farmers' Market 1443-1517 Clinton St. Buffalo Tuesday 4am-6pm May 2-October 31 SNAP/FCC/FMNP Accepted Elmwood Village Farmers' Market Bidwell Parkway corner of Elmwood Ave. Saturday 8am-1pm May 9-November 28 SNAP/FMNP/FCC Accepted Clarence Hollow Farmers' Market 10717 Main St. Bike Path pkng lot Clarence Saturday 8am-1pm June 6-October 31 FMNP/FCC Accepted MAP Farm Stand 387 Massachusetts Ave. Buffalo, between Barton & Shields Thursdays 4pm-6pm Year-round SNAP/FMNP/FCC Accepted East Aurora Wednesday Farmers' Market Aurora Village (TOPS) Plaza 123 Grey St. Wednesday 7am-1pm May 6-November 25 FMNP/FCC Accepted East Aurora Saturday Farmers' Market Aurora Village (TOPS) Plaza 123 Grey St. Saturday 7am-1pm May 2-November 21 FMNP/FCC Accepted Farm This Way Farm Stand 11086 Brant Reservation Rd. Brant Daily 9am-5pm May 1-October 31 FMNP/FCC Accepted Downtown Buffalo Country Thursday Market 350 Main St. outside btwn Court & Church Streets Thu 10am-2:30pm May 14-October 22 SNAP/FMNP/FCC Accepted Holland Farmers' Market 25 North Main St. Holland, Municipal lot Next to Fire Dept Sunday 8:30am-1pm May 3-October 25 FMNP/FCC Accepted 5 Loaves Farm Stand-Delavan Ave 70 West Delavan Ave Buffalo Friday 4pm-7pm July 1-September 31 FMNP/FCC Accepted Peaceful Soul Farmers' Market 11359 Southwestern Blvd (Native Pride) Irving Tuesday 10am-3pm June 16-October 27 SNAP/FMNP/FCC Accepted Hamburg Farmers' Market 45 Church St. Saturday 7:30am-1pm May 2-October 31 FMNP/FCC Accepted Westside Tilth Market Farm Stand 246 Normal Ave. Buffalo Sat 10am-2pm July 4-October 31 FMNP/FCC Accepted Springville Farmers' Market Gentner Auction 341 W. Main St. (Rt. 39) Wednesday 7am-3pm, winter hours change Year-round FMNP/FCC Accepted Common Roots Urban Farm Stand 309 Peckham St Buffalo Saturday 11am-3pm June 6-October 3 SNAP/FMNP/FCC Accepted Eastgate Farmers' Market 4927-5089 Transit Road Clarence Wednesday 3pm-7pm June 17-October 14 FMNP/FCC Accepted Huntington Farm Stand II 11503 Main Street Clarence Daily 11am-7pm June-October FMNP/FCC Accepted

Many farmers markets are still Open ! Make sure you spend your farmer market coupons !

Genesee County Farmer Market Coupons Downtown Batavia Public Market/Genesee Country Farmers' Market is held every Tuesday, Thursday, & Friday starting June 8th - October 26th, 9:00am to 4:00 pm, in the Bank Street & Alva Place Parking Lot (Across from Jerome Center) Public Market in downtown Batavia, NY. The market offers fresh locally grown produce (vegetables & fruit), baked goods, dog treats, honey & syrup, BBQ sauce, fudge, cheese, goat milk soap, wines, and lots more. The Downtown Market participates in the NYS Farmer's Market Nutrition Program (FMNP), SNAP/EBT, NYS freshConnect, and Double-Up Food Bucks.

Wyoming County Farmers Markets -Now until the end of October Arcade, NY Farmers Market 378 W. Main St... Every Thursday 2PM- PM Until October 29, 2020 Accepts Farmers Market Nutrition Coupons