Community Food Access Survey -- Keeping Kids Safe During a Heatwave: A Guide for Parents and Providers -- Child Care Centers: Qualifying for the Child and Adult Food Program

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Community Food Access Survey 

We are excited to share some important updates and opportunities with you. 

In this newsletter (the graphic above and the link below), you will find a flyer and a link to a community Food Access Survey that the Cornell Cooperative Extension of Chautauqua County (CCE) is distributing. The goal is to collect as many survey responses as possible across the county by the end of October. 

Why your input matters: This information will help continue to plan and implement food access programs, particularly the NY Food for NY Families Grow Chautauqua Food Box program. Since June 12, this program has distributed over 36,000 pounds of fresh, local produce to community members across the county. By understanding food insecurity directly from community members, we can better address these issues. 

All surveys remain anonymous. Those who wish to share their contact information will be entered into a drawing to win a $100 gift card to Brigiotta’s Farmland Produce in honor of their 100th anniversary and partnership with our programs. 

Please share this survey with your contacts, clients, and program participants. CCE is currently working on translating their flyer and survey into other languages and will share those versions once they are available.

Cornell is committed to learning from our community members and using this knowledge to enhance this and more programs. 

Survey link: Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management

If you have questions regarding this program, please contact Linnea Haskin, the Community Food Systems Educator from Cornell Cooperative Extension. 

• lmc373@cornell.edu
• Telephone: (716)-664-9502 ext 210.
• Fax: (716)-664-6327

Keeping Kids Safe During a Heatwave: A Guide for Parents and Providers

As temperatures sometimes rise during this summer, it’s crucial to keep our children safe during a heatwave. Extreme heat can pose serious health risks, especially to young ones. Ensuring that kids stay cool and hydrated is key to preventing heat-related illnesses. 

This practical guide aims to help navigate these hot days with ease. This guide offers essential tips on keeping children safe, from hydration strategies, to identifying signs of heat-related stress.

For detailed information on how to protect children from heat-related health issues, please take a look: How to Keep Kids Safe During a Heatwave (winnie.com)

Child Care Centers: Qualifying for the Child and Adult Care Food Program

Child care centers and school-age child care programs can qualify for the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP), which provides essential support to help serve healthy meals and snacks to children in their care. This program ensures that children receive nutritious food, contributing to their overall well-being and development. 

By participating in CACFP, child care providers can offer balanced meals that meet dietary guidelines, fostering healthy eating habits from a young age. This support is crucial in addressing food insecurity and promoting health among children, ensuring they have the energy and nutrients needed for growth and learning. 

For more detailed information on how to qualify and participate in CACFP, please visit: Child Care Centers - Hunger Solutions New York (hungersolutionsny.org)

This e-newsletter is for any group or anyone who interested in early childcare education health and wellness in Chautauqua County. We'll discuss what's being done to connect child care education, health and wellness and overall quality of life in the Southern Tier; please forward this email freely!

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