The objective is to get your pantry to center its focus around HEALTH and to offer suggestions on how to identify and promote the healthy foods for your pantry. The Healthy Pantry Initiative is based on a concept from behavioral science research conducted by Feeding America and Cornell University that suggests positive reinforcement and indirect suggestions (nudges) can influence decision making. Our JSY Nutritionists are able to work one on one with food pantries to help foster environmental changes that promote healthier choices.

Kristyn Bopp, Nutritionist
(518) 786-3691 x225 or kristynb@regionalfoodbank.net
Denise Schultz, Nutritionist
(518) 786-3691 x269 or denises@regionalfoodbank.net
Serving the following counties: Albany, Clinton, Columbia, Delaware, Essex, Franklin, Greene, Fulton, Hamilton, Montgomery, Otsego, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Warren and Washington

Monica Cieslak, Nutritionist
(845) 534-5344 x109 or mcieslak@foodbankofhudsonvalley.org
Serving the following counties: Dutchess, Orange, Putnam, Rockland, Sullivan and Ulster