Agency Networking News DECEMBEROCTOBER 2015 2014
Shared Maintenance Fees (SMF)
A Shared Maintenance Fee is a handling fee paid to food bank distribution centers by member agencies in return for services provided to them by the food banks. The reason for shared maintenance fees is to support the work of getting food and household goods to the people who need it, when they need it, and where they need it. Shared maintenance fees DECEMBER IS… are charged based on a per pound basis, for food and household goods received. The needy persons Dec. 6 receiving the food and household goods are never Hanukkah Begins charged for them. December 12 Beginning January 2016, Long Island Cares will begin adding the Shared Maintenance Fee (SMF) of Gingerbread House Day $0.16/lb. on all items on our Donated Menu. Dec. 21 Winter Solstice Feeding America recently polled hundreds of agencies with regards to the fairness of this system. Dec. 25 Overwhelmingly, the agencies responded that they Christmas Day prefer a maintenance fee to a membership fee. The agencies also responded that they utilize the food Dec. 26 bank for many items that they could not otherwise Kwanzaa Begins acquire through local donations from their community members. Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Long Island Cares will be closed on December 25th
New Agency / New Personnel Orientation 9:45 am – 12:00 noon *Required workshop for all potential member agencies* *Recommended for new personnel at member agencies* Agency Networking News 1 Long IslandTuesday, Cares, Inc.-The December Harry Chapin1, 2015 Food Bank This publication was funded in whole or in part with N.Y.S.Friday, Department January of Health 29, Hunger 2016 Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) funds and the results are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and may not reflect the views of the Department. Training Room @ 10 Davids Drive; Hauppauge, NY 11788 RSVP: Liliane @ 631-582-3663 x111 or use our Workshop Registration Form on the last page. 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. Attend an annual Civil Rights training. Trainings are added to all regularly scheduled workshops. 3. 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. 4. Maintain delivery records/universal entitlement forms for a minimum of 4 years.
Additional Workshops… Long Island Cares conducts workshops on Career & Life Skills Development, and Hunger Prevention. Under these programs the focus is on helping individuals succeed in the ultimate goal of becoming self-sufficient and securing a job in today’s market. Participants work to develop skills that aid in their job search process while being exposed to potential new career opportunities.
Long Island Cares Emergency Response and Recovery Services Program provides emergency relief to families who continue to recover from the impacts of Super Storm Sandy. Services and referrals information are provided through our South Shore Service Center in Lindenhurst and our Freeport Service Center in Nassau County.
For more information on these services, please contact Lisa M. Owens, Coordinator for Emergency Response and Recovery Services by email at [email protected]
Agency Networking News 2 Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank This publication was funded in whole or in part with N.Y.S. Department of Health Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) funds and the results are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and may not reflect the views of the Department. Just in Time for the Holidays
The new JSY cookbook has arrived!
These beautiful cookbooks are available through the Just Say Yes (JSY) to Fruits and Vegetables Program. The JSY program provides nutrition education and cooking demonstrations at your agency for your clients!
Not sure if JSY is right for you?
Visit the LI Cares website www.licares.org and click on “Say Yes to Nutrition” Watch our video to see how JSY works.
An overview of the JSY program and how to set up a Healthy Shelf will be given at the next Client Choice Workshops on 1-26-16. (see Nutrition Education & Cooking Class Schedule and Registration Form for more details.
Attend and receive your Free JSY Cookbook! (limit one copy per agency)
Please contact Dana for more information: at 631-582-3663 ext. 133 or [email protected]
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.ny.gov. 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).
Make meals and memories together. Agency Networking News 3 Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank This publication was funded in whole or in part with N.Y.S. Department of Health Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) funds and the results are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and may not reflect the views of the Department. It’s a lesson they’ll use for life!
NUTRITION NUDGES By Laura Lynn Iacono MS, RDN LI Cares Nutrition Resource Manager
Play our Food Bank Nutrition Game Every Month!
"NUTRI-FOODIE LOTTO" Answer to win! Email your answer to the trivia question below to Laura Lynn [email protected]. The first correct e-mail answer received wins a scratch-off lottery ticket…so basically we’re giving you a prize with the possibility of winning an even bigger prize! Wow, think of all the people you can help! Question of the month: Anthocyanins, carotenoids, and flavonoids are categories of …? A. Reptile Species B. Phytonutrients C. Carrots Write down your answer in an email and send it to me: [email protected]
Soup it up! By Marina Kajic LIU Post Dietetic Intern Check out our donated Get cozy on a cold, winter night with a steaming hot bowl of hearty soup! menu for our Make it a Use soup as a base for your favorite recipe! NFD or FD Read your labels! meal boxes! MyPlate Meal!
1 can of soup Broccoli & Garlic Soups you can include: Penne Pasta might get Ingredients:
4 ½ c penne pasta 1 c chicken broth Instructions: ½ tsp. basil leaves 1 serving 2 cloves garlic grains = ½ 1 serving c- 1c protein = 3 c broccoli 2 oz./ ½ c florets Heat broth, basil, 1 tbsp. lemon juice black pepper, 2 tbsp. parmesan garlic and SODIUM in 1 serving: cheese broccoli in large Low sodium = ≤ 140 mg 1 serving vegetables= Dash of ground skillet over >480 mg sodium is high ½ cup black pepper medium heat to a Daly sodium intake should be limited boil and then to 2,400mgs Your bowl of hearty soup might have all the Serves: 4 reduce heat. right components to make up a healthy meal! Cover and cook Choose tomato or broth based soups to until broccoli is avoid extra fat and sodium frequently tender crisp. Add pasta and found in creamy ones. Dietary FAT allowance: Choose soups that contain beans, lentils, Low fat = ≤ 3 g per serving lemon juice and and peas for a good source of fiber! Low saturated fat = ≤ 1 g per serving toss to coat. Remember to look at the number of Limit saturated fats to 5-6% Sprinkle with servings per container when calculating of total daily caloric intake. parmesan cheese. nutrition facts!
Agency Networking News 4 Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank This publication was funded in whole or in part with N.Y.S. Department of Health Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) funds and the results are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and may not reflect the views of the Department. Are your clientsNutrition asking Education, you for recipes? Food Safety & Sanitation Certificate Program Class Offerings
DATE TIME WHO & WHERE CLASS DESCRIPTION *Subject to Change Thursday 12-03-15 10:00a-1:00p Hauppauge NUFOO– Food Safety Sanitation & 3Tuesday hour class 01-26-16 9:30a-10:30p Hauppauge NutritionCLIENT CHOICE Education for all agencies 1 hour class 2:00p-3:00p Freeport – For Food Pantry’s only (2Wednesday locations) 01-13-16 9:30a-12:30p Huntington NUFOO– Food Safety Sanitation & 3 hour class Station Nutrition Education for all agencies Thursday 03-24-16 9:30a-11:00a Freeport ALL ABOUT HPNAP– Food, Operation 1.5Monday hour 03-21-16class 2:00p-3:30p9:30-11:30a Hauppauge SupportSOUP KITCHENS & Capital & EquipmentMEAL SITES GRANT ONLY– (22 hour locations) class -ForFood all Safety agencies & Sanitation
Registration deadline is 30 days prior to each scheduled class. Please print or type. Agency Name: ______ID#:______Address:______Phone:______Email:______Course Date & Description:______Name of Attendee (s) (4 person maximum per registration form): 1.______2.______
3.______4.______There is no cost or fee to any of our member agencies for these classes. Send this completed form to: Laura Lynn Iacono MS,RDN. Fax form to: (631)-273-1375 Email form to: [email protected]
Happy Holidays! From the Agency Relations Staff!
Agency Networking News 5 Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank This publication was funded in whole or in part with N.Y.S. Department of Health Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) funds and the results are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and may not reflect the views of the Department. they get from your food pantry? The UPMC Health Plan has an app for that… Created by the Greater Pittsburgh Community Food Bank Recipe Rainbow
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Download your FREE RR app today at iTunes or Google play: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/recipe-rainbow/id804114191?mt=8 https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=air.com.gpcfb.reciperainbow&hl=en HPNAP Client/ Choice
Grant Applications
Available January 2016
“Client Choice” All member agencies applying for the HPNA“CLIENT CHOICE” Grant must attend a Client Choice Workshop* to be eligible Choose one of our 2 convenient Long Island Cares locations *Tuesday, January 26, 2016 @ 9:30am-10:30pm—Hauppauge * and @ 2:00-3:00pm – Freeport REGISTER TODAY! Apply for equipment to better serve your clients!
*All Client Choice Grant applications must be complete, and submitted no later than… Friday, February 26, 2016 Email...Laura Lynn Iacono, NRM, to obtain your Grant Application [email protected] ****** SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE – CHECK www.licares.org FOR LATEST UPDATES *****
Agency Networking News 6 Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank This publication was funded in whole or in part with N.Y.S. Department of Health Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) funds and the results are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and may not reflect the views of the Department. The Harry Chapin Food Bank 10 Davids Drive / Harry Chapin Way NASSAU COUNTY NON PROFIT ORG. SECTIONHauppauge, 1 NY 11788SECTION 2 SECTION 3 SECTION 4 SECTION 5 US POSTAGE PAID Baldwin www.licares.orgHempstead Bethpage Freeport Bayville Cedarhurst West Hempstead East Meadow Bellmore PERMITGlen NO .Cove 28 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED Hewlett Elmont Massapequa BRENTWOODGreat Neck Inwood Farmingdale Merrick Manhasset Lawrence Uniondale North Massapequa OysterNY Bay Long Beach Levittown Roosevelt Port Washington Lynbrook Mineola Seaford Syosset Oceanside Garden City Westbury Rockville Centre New Hyde Park Hicksville Valley Stream Plainview Woodmere Roslyn Heights Island Park SUFFOLK COUNTY SECTION 6 SECTION 7 SECTION 8 SECTION 9 SECTION 10 Amityville Bellport Bridgehampton Commack Centereach Babylon Blue Point Center Moriches Dix Hills Coram Bay Shore Bohemia East Hampton East Northport East Setauket Brentwood Central Islip East Moriches Hauppauge Farmingville Copiague East Patchogue Hampton Bays Huntington Middle Island Deer Park East Islip Mastic Huntington Station Mount Sinai Islip Holbrook Mastic Beach Kings Park Port Jefferson Lindenhurst Holtsville Montauk Lake Grove Port Jefferson Station North Babylon Islip Terrace Sag Harbor Lake Ronkonkoma Ridge North Bay Shore Medford Shirley Melville Rocky Point West Babylon Oakdale Southampton Nesconset Selden West Islip Patchogue Wainscott Northport Setauket Wyandanch Sayville Ronkonkoma Sound Beach Islandia St. James Stony Brook Smithtown SECTION 11 Aquebogue Greenport Mattituck Southold Riverhead Calverton Manorville Wading River Flanders Yaphank Cutchogue
BECAUSE IT TAKES MORE THAN FOOD TO FEED THE HUNGRY
Agency Networking News 7 Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank This publication was funded in whole or in part with N.Y.S. Department of Health Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) funds and the results are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and may not reflect the views of the Department. Workshop Registration
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Agency Networking News 8 Long Island Cares, Inc.-The Harry Chapin Food Bank This publication was funded in whole or in part with N.Y.S. Department of Health Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) funds and the results are the sole responsibility of the author(s) and may not reflect the views of the Department.