Nutrition

Looking for information about good nutrition, family meals, healthier cooking, or where to find better food choices in your community? Then you've come to the right place! We can help you (and your family, friends and co-workers) find, prepare, and share healthier food (and beverage) choices. Call our Registered Dietician at 845-364-2500 for more information.

Why Shop at Farmers' Markets?

• You can't get fresher produce - unless you grow it yourself!
• Seasonal picks - expect to find Northeast specialties such as apples, corn, and tomatoes.
• Help the environment - less packaging, refrigeration, and fuel is needed to transport locally grown produce.
• Support local farmers - purchasing local produce sustains agriculture and helps local farmers.
• More variety and unique flavors that may not always be available at the supermarket.

Outdoor Markets

Cropsey Community Farm Stand

• Fridays, 12:00 pm– 4:00 pm
• Saturdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm
• May 10th through November 29th
• Location: 220 S. Little Tor Road, New City
• Bus Routes: TOR 91; Clarkstown Mini Trans Route B

Haverstraw Perez Farm Stand

• Sundays, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
• June 8th through October 26th
• Location: Municipal Parking Lot, 40 New Main St., Haverstraw
• Bus Routes: TOR 91; Coach USA 11A
• FMNP accepted
• FreshConnect Checks accepted

J&D Perez Farm Stand Spring Valley

• Wednesdays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
• June 4th through October 29th
• Location: Finkelstein Memorial Library
  24 Chestnut Street, Spring Valley
• Bus Routes: TOR 59
• FMNP accepted
• FreshConnect Checks accepted

Perez Farm Stand Monsey

• Sundays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
• June 15th through November 23rd 
• Location: Front lawn of 40 Robert Pitt Drive, Monsey
• Bus Route: TOR 59, Loop 1 and 2
• FMNP, SNAP (EBT), and FreshConnect Checks accepted

Nyack Farmers' Market

• Thursdays, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
• Year Round- Free parking in selected spots until 2pm
• Location: Municipal Parking Lot, Main Street, Nyack
• Bus Routes: TOR 59, 91, 92;
• Coach USA 9 and 9A; Hudson Link HO7, HO5
• FMNP, FreshConnect Checks, SNAP (EBT), debit, and credit cards accepted by some vendors
• www.nyackchamber.org/nyack-farmers-market 

 Pearl River Farmers' Market

• Saturdays, 10:00 am - 2:00 pm, through November 22nd
• Location: 58 E Central Ave
• Bus Routes: TOR 93 
• SNAP (EBT), and FreshConnect Checks accepted by some vendors

Piermont Farmers' Market

• Sundays, 10:00 am - 3:00 pm
• Year Round
• Location: 25 Flywheel Park, Piermont
• Bus Route: Coach USA #9A
• SNAP (EBT), and FreshConnect Checks accepted by some vendors

Indoor Markets

Information to come in January 2026

More Information

• For information on Senior Coupon eligibility, call the Office for the Aging at (845) 364-2100.
• New York State Farmers' Market Nutrition Program (FMNP)
• To find out if you are eligible for WIC (Women, Infants and Children), call (845) 364-2577.
• Supplemental Assistance Nutrition Program (SNAP) and Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT)
• Fresh Connect Program Checks (FCC)
• For bus schedules, visit the Public Transportation page or call (845) 364-3333.
• New York State Department of Agriculture & Markets: Features state and county fair schedules, farmers market directory, agritourism information, and department news and programs.
• Map of Farmers' Markets in New York State.
• Rockland County Farmer's Market 2025 Brochure

Don't Drink Yourself Fat!

Americans consume 200 to 300 more calories each day than we did 30 years ago. Nearly half of these extra calories come from sugar-sweetened beverages. Sugar in sweetened drinks contains extra calories you don't need! For example, a 20-ounce bottle of soda has 16 packets of sugar! The extra calories can lead to obesity and diabetes. Sugar is also bad for your teeth. It causes cavities in kids and adults.

Re-think Your Drink! Follow These Tips

Drink plenty of water. Nothing quenches thirst better than water. Water is naturally sugar-free and calorie-free. If you crave fizz, try seltzer.

Choose fat-free or 1% milk.
Fat-free and 1% milk have all the protein, calcium, vitamins and other nutrients of whole milk, with fewer calories and less fat. Unlike sugary drinks, milk is good for your bones! Almost everyone over age 2 should drink fat-free or 1% instead of whole milk. If you prefer soy milk, choose low-fat, light or unflavored.

Switch from juice to whole fruit.
Most kids get too much juice and too little fruit. Fruit juice isn't as healthful as most people think. It's loaded with calories. Whole fruit has fewer calories, and unlike juice, it has fiber. Fiber helps keep you healthy. It also helps you feel full. Don't waste money on punch and fruit-flavored drinks. These are just flavored sugar water.

Skip sports drinks and "energy" drinks.
Though some athletes need these drinks, most are high in sugar and low in nutrients, and energy drinks are loaded with caffeine. For most people, water is all you need to stay hydrated, even while exercising.

Watch out for coffee and tea drinks and shakes.
Check calories on the menu boards. You'll probably be surprised by how many calories are in popular drinks. If you drink coffee or tea, order it plain (practically calorie-free) and lightly flavor it yourself.

Downsize!
If you do have a sugar-sweetened drink, cut calories and save money by ordering a "small" instead of a "large." Cut portion sizes by using small, 6-ounce glasses.

Resources

New York State Department of Health Sugar Sweetened Beverage and Healthy Beverage Media Campaign
The New York State Department of Health has two media campaigns underway to reduce sugar-sweetened beverage consumption statewide – the Sugar Sweetened Beverage (SSB) Campaign and the Healthy Beverage Campaign. Both campaigns were developed to promote drinking water as a healthy alternative. Sugary drinks are leading sources of added sugars in the American diet. Drinking sugary beverages regularly can lead to obesity, tooth decay, type 2 diabetes, heart disease, stroke, and some cancers.

Video Ads from the New York State Department of Health:

• Drink Water English
• Drink Water Spanish
• Healthy Beverage "Skinny Dad" 30 second English
• Healthy Beverage "Skinny Dad" 30 second Spanish
• Healthy Beverage "Skinny Dad" 10 second English
• Healthy Beverage "Skinny Dad" 10 second Spanish

More Information

• Contact us for more information about creating a sugar-sweetened beverage reduction policy at your workplace, school, community or faith-based organization, and for program materials.
• New York City Department of Health and Mental Hygiene "Choosing Healthy Beverages"