“Without access to nutritious food, New Yorkers are at risk of rising rates of obesity, diabetes, and other preventable illnesses—and, our city’s children are affected the most. Their academic performance,…
“A reimagined SNAP should reflect the realities of modern food consumption and the economic potential of small restaurants. By broadening the program’s reach, we not only nourish individuals but also…
Legal problems have plagued the city’s massive school foods system, but still haven’t derailed a decades-long local campaign to use New York City cafeterias to fight hunger, improve nutrition, reduce…
“People experiencing food insecurity deserve more than the calorie-dense, ultra processed bare minimum. That means choice of food and access to options should not solely be a privilege of the…
“Even with stable housing, a well-paying job, and food security, diabetes mellitus can be difficult to manage. For New Yorkers who don’t know when their next meal will be or…
Some 1,121 babies were born into the Department of Homeless Services’ (DHS) shelter system last fiscal year, and a disproportionate number of low-income New Yorkers depend at least in part…
“Many food management companies and producers of color are small to mid-sized, and we have benefited from the added flexibility in the way schools negotiate. The waivers have allowed us…
‘Historically, city agencies have been too siloed and funding for programs too disparate to create meaningful improvements to people’s health. I believe Eric Adams is the mayor to change that.’
‘For the Black and Latinx communities in a constant struggle over their health, a return to normal is not good enough—they need a health revolution. Building this new vision of…
