Rx Program

The FreshRx Program aims to address food insecurity, improve diet-related health outcomes, and reduce healthcare usage and costs by providing nutrition, cooking, and physical activity education. Cornell Cooperative Extension offers two series of (6) classes: "Eat Healthy, Be Active," and "Cooking Matters in Your Community".

Workshops include lectures, visuals, discussions, physical activity breaks, cooking demonstrations, and skills practice. Eligible participants residing in Sullivan or Orange County, NY can earn up to $240 in nutrition incentives for attending all 12 workshops ($20/class). Individuals who screen positive for pre-diabetes and enroll in the Diabetes Prevention Program (DPP) can also earn up to $240 in FreshRx bucks.

How it works:

Nutrition and cooking classes are available free of cost for all interested community members upon registration. Individuals who qualify for SNAP or Medicaid earn $20 per class attended in nutrition incentive credits, which can be used to buy farm-fresh local fruits and vegetables at participating farmers' markets, including the Sullivan Fresh Farmers' Market and all of the Sullivan Fresh Mobile Market stops. Contact your course instructor for a complete list of participating markets.

In order to receive FreshRx bucks, you must be able to provide proof of eligibility in the form of a current EBT or state-run insurance plan card (or waiver).

You can view SNAP eligibility requirements by visiting https://www.benefits.gov/benefit/1320. Others may be able to receive another form of farmers' market currency for participation.

2024 workshops with CCE have now ended. Thank you for your interest and please stay tuned for next season's offerings.

If you are interested in joining the program, email freshrx@cornell.edu and we will get back to you with next steps. Please also spread the word to friends, family, and/or clients who may be interested in learning more about diet- and lifestyle-related ways to improve their health!

The Diabetes Prevention Program, offered by Shelly DeHaan of Garnet Health in partnership with certified life coaches in both English and Spanish, is accepting enrollees now. To learn more about DPP see attachments on the sidebar of this page and complete the Prediabetes Risk Test, or call (845) 794-3300, ext. 2106.

FreshRx is a Produce Prescription Program funded by the Gus Schumacher Nutrition Incentive Program and provided by Cornell Cooperative Extension Sullivan County in partnership with Garnet Health.

View the link below for more information about Sullivan Fresh Farmers' Markets.

https://sullivancatskillsfarmersmarkets.com/sullivan-fresh/

If you have any questions, comments, or requests for special accommodations, please reach out to Joy Leon at the phone number provided below or email freshrx@cornell.edu.

Last updated October 7, 2024