This summer, the 150 NYC Youth & Comm. SYEP employees in NYC Public Schools cafeterias have learned about culinary careers and food systems through our enrichment program. Read about this program here: chalkbeat.org/newyork/2024/0… Chalkbeat New York Julian Shen-Berro

This academic year, Columbia Dining / Sustainable Columbia are rolling out delicious new plant-powered menu items in the dining halls as part of their commitment to NYC’s Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge. Check out this video and learn more at nyc.gov/plantpowered.

This afternoon, join WorkWell NYC and Beautifully Fed Food for a virtual cooking demo! Discover recipes that are both delicious and packed with powerful health benefits. Don't miss out -- register now! 👉us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

New #procurement opportunity! NYC Dept of Education has posted solicitation B5762 for Compostable Foodservice Products: finance360.org/vendor/ Bids due by 4pm on 9/30/24.

New #procurement opportunity for the renovation, operation, and maintenance of a food service facility at Alley Pond Park in Queens: a856-cityrecord.nyc.gov/RequestDetail?…

.US Open Tennis is the first athletic competition to join the Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge! We joined @USTA, Levy, and Marcus Daniell OLY 🔸 at Fan Week to celebrate this historic commitment to a sustainable food system and a livable future where sports can continue to thrive.

Good news is that City of New York (via nychealthy) serves more plant-powered foods to combat this; we’ve been intentionally limiting red meat in meals served by city agencies for a while because we follow the science.

The science is clear: Don't go ham on the ham. A plant-based diet reversed my Type 2 diabetes, and cutting back on meat is a good idea for everyone. New York City has made our schools and hospitals healthier with plant-based meals, and we'll keep at it. cnn.com/2024/08/20/hea…

For this year’s #ClimateWeekNYC, we’re proud to co-host The Climate Crisis and Cities: The Role of Regional Food Policy with Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR) and The Rockefeller Foundation where we’ll discuss thinking locally, acting regionally with Michelle Hinchey & Rit Aggarwala. cityfoodpolicy.com

Rent Freeze. Discounted MetroCards. Affordable healthcare. Child care. Cash assistance. And more! Learn more about what benefits you might qualify for and how to access them with a benefits screening! Visit nyc.gov/AccessBenefits to get started.

This year's Day of Action, organized by NYC Mayor's Public Engagement Unit, brought together staff from across the City to conduct high-traffic canvassing in neighborhoods across all five boroughs, and help New Yorkers screen for benefits using NYC Opportunity’s ACCESS NYC eligibility screening tool.

Congratulations to NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy for publishing the first annual report on their Plant-Powered Carbon Challenge! Read on to see how they're helping organizations across NYC reduce their food-related carbon emissions 🍏

Last week to apply! While most eligible school-age children in NYS are receiving Summer EBT automatically, some families must apply by September 3, 2024, to receive Summer 2024 benefits. To learn more or apply, visit ny.gov/summerebt.

Attention, NYC: Our 2024 Free Summer Meals Program  wraps up tomorrow. A huge thank you to all the dedicated professionals who’ve served breakfast and lunch to so many children this summer. Your efforts have helped ensure they start the school year strong and ready to learn.

As our #FreeSummerMeals program comes to an end for the summer, we want to thank our schools, cafeteria staff, food truck workers and partners for helping us provide nutritious meals this summer! 🍎☺️

Tenants of NYC: Did you know that you can get free 1-on-1 help and guidance on housing-related issues, which may include referral to free legal services? Call New York City 311 and ask for the Tenant Helpline to get connected to a PEU Specialist! #TenantRights #NYCTenant #TenantSupport

What’s for lunch on the #FirstDayofSchool? Our new Chicken Shawarma (also available as a Vegetarian Chickpea Shawarma) recipe is a hit with students! See what’s ahead for @NYCschools meals this #BacktoSchool season: schools.nyc.gov/menus.

Ready for #LunchTime? We’re introducing one of our new school menu items for Plant-Powered Fridays! Sweet Potato Quesadilla Rollup (V): seasoned sweet potatoes & pinto beans rolled in a whole grain tortilla with spinach & shredded low-fat cheese. It's delicious AND nutritious!

Our NYC Public Schools cafeterias are more than just places to eat, they're places to pick up good life-long habits like recycling and composting! With help from NYC Sanitation, we're going to continue our school compost program so kids know how to properly dispose of food waste.