Newsletter - Long Island Cares, Inc.



OCTOBER 2014

PLEASE NOTE: THE CIVIL RIGHTS TRAINING WILL BE ADDED TO ALL WORKSHOPS

PLEASE NOTE THAT THE CIVIL RIGHTS TRAINING WILL BE ADDED TO ALL WORKSHOPS

In order to maintain eligibility for TEFAP, all recipient agencies must:

1. Display the “And Justice For All” poster in plain sight. If you need a poster, please contact Michele: 631-582-3663 ext. 134.

2. Distribute the new Written Notice of Beneficiary Rights to all regular clients as they fill out the Universal Entitlement Form. For one-time only clients, it is acceptable to explain these rights and show the displayed Notice. (NEW)

3. Attend an annual Civil Rights training. Trainings are added to all regularly scheduled workshops.

4. Food Pantries ONLY – must have clients sign the Universal Entitlement form. This form is for your use only. Do not send it back to LI Cares.

5. Retain delivery records/universal entitlement forms for a minimum of 4 years.

Military Appreciation Tuesdays

Hosted each week at Long Island Cares’ pantries located in Huntington Station, Lindenhurst, and Freeport, this is a chance for veterans and their families to access food, as well as personal care items, household products, pet food, and school supplies when available. All veterans are provided with information and resources pertaining to veteran-specific benefits.

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Vets Work

Long Island Cares offers assistance that can help veterans build job skills (i.e. cover letter and résumé writing), aid in their job search process, and facilitate real workplace experience through various volunteer and training opportunities. For more information, please contact Fern Summer, Veteran Life Skills Specialist at 631-824-6385 or fsummer@

Just Say Yes to Fruits and Vegetables

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There is a reason Americans eat more apples than any other fruit. Apples are full of good nutrition: they are fat-free, sodium-free, and cholesterol-free. They are a sweet way to get fiber, about 5 grams, and small amounts of vitamin C and potassium, all for only about 80 calories!

How to get your apple a day:

            

Eat it whole.  Enjoy fresh, whole apples for the most nutrition at the lowest cost.  Eat a delicious, washed apple right out of your hand for a quick and easy snack.  Here in New York State – the second leading state in apple production, behind Washington State – you have a bushel of options. New York grows more apple varieties than any other state: from sweet and tangy McIntosh to tart and crisp Paula Red, there is an apple variety for everyone.

            Sauce it up. If you want to get creative in the kitchen, turn those apples into homemade applesauce. Jonamac and McIntosh are some good varieties to use for applesauce because they are soft and sweet. Try out different varieties and decide which you like best!

            Drink your apples. New York State cider is fresh pressed and made from the whole apple, so most of the nutrition benefits remain. Heat it up for a brisk weather treat.

           

Where will you get your apple a day? This Fall, go local for the lowest cost and freshest taste. Visit a farmers’ market or an apple orchard and make colorful apples one of your fruits and vegetables for the day!

Our website has many fruit and vegetable recipes for you to try.



They Learn From Watching You.

Eat Fruits and Veggies and Your Kids Will Too.

Schedule a JSY demonstration with Dana at:

djgoodrich@ or call (631) 582-3663ext. 133

This material was funded by USDA’s Supplemental Assistance Program-SNAP. The SNAP program, formerly known as the Food Stamp Program (FSP) in New York, provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact: 1-800-342-3009 or go to: myBenefits.. USDA is an equal opportunity provider and employer. In accordance with Federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture’s policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, political beliefs or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Civil Rights, Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 1400 Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20250 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD).

NUTRITION NUDGES

By Laura Lynn Iacono MS, RD

LI Cares Nutrition Resource Manager

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|Do you have a nutrition or food safety question that could help your agency and others if you knew the answer? Ask our Dietitian/Nutrition Resource |

|Manager: |

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|Question: Our food pantry has no refrigeration for storing fresh produce. What can we do? |

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|Answer: Since many pantries have limited refrigeration capacity with little or no room for bulky produce such as kale or melons, they usually provide|

|only canned fruits and vegetables. However, your pantry is encouraged to request the best day[s] of the week and the time of day that farms, stores or|

|vendors should deliver their produce to you. |

|Ask them to deliver the food just before you are going to distribute it to your clients. If your produce delivery is not possible before you |

|distribution days and times, try and utilize a volunteer to go and pick up the produce before you distribute it. The produce should be in and out of |

|your pantry within 1 to 2 days at most. Any produce harvested from a garden or farm can survive quite well without refrigeration for a day or so if |

|stored at temps between 50-70 degrees. Remember to call Long Island Cares to see what fresh produce, bread and dairy products are available for your |

|agency to pick up at our “Gus’s Grocery Corner.” |

Dried beans are cheaper, lower in sodium, and all around tastier than canned. They are surprisingly easy to prepare and just require a little planning.

Cooking with Dried Beans 101

1. Sort through the beans to remove any stones or

dirt and then rinse in cold water.

2. Soak beans using one of two methods:

— Overnight soak: Submerge beans in a large

bowl or pot of water for 8-12 hours.

— Quick soak: Bring a pot of water to a boil, add

beans, and boil for 3 minutes. After boiling, turn

off the heat and let them sit for one hour.

3. Drain soaking liquid and put beans into a

large pot covered in cold water. Bring to a boil,

skimming off any foam on the surface and

adding more liquid if necessary. Simmer until

beans are tender.

4. Cooking time will vary by bean type but will

generally take about 1-2 hours. Test the cooked

beans by mashing one with a fork or between

your fingers. Ideally, your beans will be tender

and not mushy.

|October-December 2016 Nutrition Education, Food Safety & Sanitation |

|Certificate Program Workshop Offerings |

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|CERTIFICATE WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION |

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|Monday, October 24, 2016 |

|Interactive 2 hour class |

|National Food Day Event… |

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|…with Long Island Cares Registered Dietitians! |

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|11:00am-1:00pm |

|Hauppauge Kitchen Studio |

|NUTRITION EDUCATION CERTIFICATE WORKSHOP & NATIONAL FOOD DAY CELEBRATION: “OUT OF THE BOX KITCHEN” |

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|Dream of being a chopped contestant? Know what it feels like to be a food pantry client? Put yourself in their kitchen at our Kitchen Studio and challenge |

|yourself with limited kitchen gadgets and odds and ends ingredients to make a balanced nutritious meal. Register to be one of our 6 contestants or a |

|spectator. |

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|Friday, 11-04-16 |

|2 hour class, 2 Locations |

|Hauppauge & *Freeport |

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|9:30am -11:30pm |

|Hauppauge |

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|1:00pm-3:00pm |

|Freeport *space limited |

|FOOD SAFETY & SANITATION ONLY |

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|For Food Pantry, Soup Kitchen and Shelter Directors, Workers and Volunteers. |

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|Friday, 12-02-16 |

|2 hour combo-class |

|Nutrition Education and |

|Food Safety & Sanitation |

|Hauppauge Only |

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|2:00pm -4:00pm |

|Hauppauge Only |

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|NUFOO |

|For Food Pantry, Soup |

|Kitchen & Shelter Directors, Workers and Volunteers. Fulfill your nutrition education & food safety contract year requirements in one workshop! |

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|This form can be found in our agency newsletter |

|& on our website… |

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|PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED |

|Please check the box(es) above for the workshop(s) you are registering for and |

|print clearly or type your agency information below. |

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|Agency Name: _____________________________________________ID#:___________ |

|Address:__________________________________________________________________ |

|Phone:___________________ Email:___________________________________________ |

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|Course Date & Description:___________________________________________________ |

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|Name of Attendee (s) (2 person maximum per registration form): |

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|1.________________________________ 2.____________________________________ |

|There is no cost or fee to any of our member agencies for these classes. |

|Two ways to register for the above workshops; Fax or Email below… |

|via Fax form to: (631)-273-1375 OR Email this completed form to: lliacono@ |

|LONG ISLAND CARES – THE HARRY CHAPIN FOOD BANK |

|DELIVERY CALENDAR OCTOBER 2016 |

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|No orders, pickups or deliveries – new computer system |

|No orders, pickups or deliveries – new computer system |

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|****** SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – CHECK FOR LATEST UPDATES ***** |

|NASSAU COUNTY |

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|Baldwin |

|Hempstead |

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|East Meadow |

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|Farmingdale |

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|Uniondale |

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|Lynbrook |

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|Mineola |

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|Rockville Centre |

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|SUFFOLK COUNTY |

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|Amityville |

|Bellport |

|Bridgehampton |

|Commack |

|Centereach |

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|Babylon |

|Blue Point |

|Center Moriches |

|Dix Hills |

|Coram |

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|Bay Shore |

|Bohemia |

|East Hampton |

|East Northport |

|East Setauket |

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|Brentwood |

|Central Islip |

|East Moriches |

|Hauppauge |

|Farmingville |

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|East Patchogue |

|Hampton Bays |

|Huntington |

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|Deer Park |

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|Greenport |

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|Manorville |

|Wading River |

|Flanders |

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BECAUSE IT TAKES MORE THAN FOOD TO FEED THE HUNGRY

Workshop Registration

Agency Name: _________________________ Agency ID#: ________________

Agency Email Address: __________________ Agency Phone: _______________

Names of People Attending:

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Workshop Attending: ___________________________________________

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Agency Networking News

October 2016

Quick Updates!

New Computer Database

As we convert to the new computer database, we will be unable to take any orders, schedule pick-ups or make deliveries from October 24 through November 1. We will be able to begin taking orders again on November 2. Deliveries and pick-ups will begin on November 4.

Please plan your inventory so that you have enough food to distribute to your clients during this time period.

TEFAP

We have not yet received the new 2016/2017 TEFAP contract from the USDA. We will continue the 2015/2016 contract until further notice.

Regional Meetings

Regional Meetings are now being scheduled for the Westbury, Wyandanch, and Hempstead areas. If you would like to offer your facility, please contact Kristine at klehn@ or 631-582-3 663 ext. 115.

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Happy [pic] Halloween!

October is Also…

National Apple Month

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National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month

October is…

Oct 10 - Columbus Day

LI Cares Closed

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211 LONG ISLAND

The 211 Long Island Call Center is a free and confidential helpline that easily links people to the services they need. Available from 8am-8pm, seven days a week, people can call about everything from basic needs like food, clothing and shelter to volunteer opportunities, legal services, drug treatment, employment support, childcare, eldercare and more.

2-1-1 Long Island is accessible by dialing any of the following numbers:

211, 800-899-1479 or

1-888-774-7633.

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New Agency / New Personnel Orientation

9:45 am – 12:00 noon

Oct. 28, 2016

Nov. 30, 2016

*Required workshop for all potential member agencies*

*Recommended for new personnel at member agencies*

Training Room @ 10 Davids Drive; Hauppauge, NY 11788

RSVP: Liliane @ 631-582-3663 x111 or

Use our Workshop Registration Form on the last page.

Beans are Nutritional Superstars!

Beans are packed with protein, fiber,

vitamins, minerals, and phytochemicals

while being low in fat and calories.

[pic]Beans are rich in both soluble and

insoluble fibers, which together can reduce

cholesterol, help control blood sugar, and

improve digestion.

[pic]Beans are an excellent source of copper,

manganese, magnesium, thiamin, and folate.

[pic]Some beans, such as lentils and chickpeas,

are great sources of iron.

[pic]Studies have shown that people who

eat more beans have a lower risk of heart

disease.

Non Profit Org.

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The Harry Chapin Food Bank

10 Davids Drive / Harry Chapin Way

Hauppauge, NY 11788



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