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Cornell Cooperative Extension

Orange County

  • Agriculture
  • The Country Fair
  • Education Center & 4-H Park
  • Energy
  • Family
  • Community Resilience
  • Gardening
  • Gleaning
  • Nutrition
  • 4-H / Youth
  • Environment
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Food & Nutrition

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Nutrition Programming

Explore our Nutrition Education Programs for opportunities to improve the health and wellness of your family. Participate in a community-based workshop or lesson series to learn effective strategies and skills for eating smart and being active.

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Food Preservation

Learn about Food Preservation and our Master Food Preserver Program!

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SNAP-Ed

SNAP-Ed program of the Hudson Valley Region provides community-based nutrition education and obesity prevention activities targeted to SNAP and SNAP eligible populations.

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Summer Food Service Programs

The Summer Food Service Program is a great way to ensure that kids get the healthy food they enjoy during the school year, even when schools are not in session.

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Last updated January 7, 2025

Food / Nutrition

  • Building Healthy Habits
  • Food Preservation
  • Hudson River Fish Advisory Project
  • Nutrition Programming
  • SNAP-Ed NY
  • Summer Food Service Programs

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Food Safety

Events

    Out in the Garden
30 minute Gardening Lessons for Adults, Youth and Families
Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden
2nd Tuesday of the Month
6:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Cost: $5 per family / session
Scholarships available!
Photos: Cabbage Sprout, Bunch of red ripe cherry tomatoes on a tomato plant, lady beetle walking on a twig, carrots growing out of the ground
  • 2025 Out in the Garden: 30 Minute Gardening Lessons @ Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden
    Tuesday, May 13
    6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • 2025 Out in the Garden: 30 Minute Gardening Lessons @ Middletown Community Garden
    Tuesday, May 20
    6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • 2025 Out in the Garden: 30 minute Gardening Lessons @ Town of Monroe Community Garden
    Wednesday, May 28
    6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • 2025 Out in the Garden: 30 Minute Gardening Lessons @ Newburgh Armory Unity Center Community Garden
    Tuesday, June 10
    6:00 PM - 6:30 PM
  • 2025 Out in the Garden: 30 Minute Gardening Lessons @ Middletown Community Garden
    Tuesday, June 17
    6:00 PM - 6:30 PM

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Food Pantry Information

Port Jervis Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen, Contacts & schedule

Middletown Food Pantry & Soup Kitchen, Contacts & schedule

Newburgh Food Pantries & Soup Kitchens, Calendar & Contacts

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Click here to search for a Food Pantry by zip code via the United Way of Dutchess-Orange  Counties' website.

Check out this feedback!

“It can be challenging to encourage healthy eating and activity habits in our children – but we're confident this program could make all the difference in your family.”

–Nutrition Program Educator

“I’m already eating more veggies, watching fats and drinking more water.”

“This workshop was very practical and informative; We especially appreciated the hands on activities.”

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Cornell Cooperative Extension
Orange County

Cornell Cooperative Extension Orange County Office
18 Seward Avenue, Suite 300 (Third Floor)
Middletown, New York 10940-1919
TEL: (845) 344-1234
FAX: (845) 343-7471
orange@cornell.edu

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