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Category: Nutrition Education & Food Safety

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Cape Cod Holiday Guide: Turkey Safety Tips for Your Seasonal Feasts

November 22, 2024

As you prepare for a Cape Cod Thanksgiving or holiday feast, make sure your turkey is cooked safely to avoid foodborne illnesses. Learn the best practices for thawing, cooking, and storing leftovers. Skip the bath (yes, that means no washing your turkey!) and follow safe cooking temperatures to ensure a stress-free meal. From turkey temperature checks to handling leftovers, we’ve got you covered with simple tips that will keep your holiday feast safe and tasty. Read our full guide for all the turkey-safety secrets!

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Local Partners Collaborate to Open Barnstable School District Food Pantry.

February 14, 2024

Over 58% of Barnstable Students identify as food Insecure. Stop & Shop and local partners collaborate to expand access to fresh and healthy foods, including locally caught fish and chowder, […]

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Cooperative Extension: Committed to Addressing Food Security on Cape Cod

September 11, 2023

Do you need food assistance? The Cape Cod Cooperative Extension is here to help! Extension’s Nutrition and Food Access team joined Grady Culhane on CapeCod.com Sunday Journal to talk about […]

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Attention: Last COVID SNAP Payment is March 2, 2023

February 24, 2023

Due to federal action, the last COVID SNAP payment is March 2, 2023. Starting in April, you will get only 1 monthly payment. That is your normal benefit. Find the […]

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Cape Cod Cooperative Extension Receives over $450K  through USDA Local Food Purchase Assistance Grant  

January 6, 2023

Funding will promote economic opportunities for farmers and fishermen and increase access to locally sourced food in underserved communities.   January 6, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s Food Access Program has […]

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Buy Fresh, Buy Local Cape Cod Receives over $79K in State Grant Funding 

January 5, 2023

Funding will improve food access, support farms, and connect the public with local foods on Cape Cod  January 5, 2023 (Barnstable, MA) – Cape Cod Cooperative Extension’s local food program, […]

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Food Rescue US Partners with Cape Cod Cooperative Extension 

July 13, 2022

Partnership links food access technology with food-service organizations. July 13, 2022 (Barnstable, MA) – Cape Cod Cooperative Extension (CCCE) is partnering with the national food recovery nonprofit, Food Rescue US, […]

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Nutrition

September 10, 2012

The Nutrition Education Program (NEP) provides individuals, families and communities with the knowledge and skills that empower them to make informed choices about healthy diets, efficiently manage food resources, and […]

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