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The Food Metrics Report provides an annual snapshot of a variety of City initiatives related to food. Read the 2019 report to learn what we've done to strengthen the local food system for everyone.
The New York City Department of Education (DOE) is pleased to announce that starting this school year, lunch is now completely free for all students in every New York City public school. Breakfast is already provided for free and now all meals will be served at no charge to families.
- Health Bucks are $2 coupons that can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at all New York City farmers' markets. All farmers' markets that accept Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits will give one Health Buck coupon to each customer for every $5 spent using Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) all year-round.
Learn more about Health Bucks
- NYC Schools serve over 35 million apples and 7 million gallons of milk purchased locally every year. NYC SchoolFood is dedicated to continuing to purchase fresh, local food. Join us every Thursday when New York State food is featured.
Read the press release
See what’s on the menu at SchoolFood
Learn more about our local food programs
Building Healthy Communities
- Building Healthy Communities will work with 11 City agencies and private partners to address inequities and improve community health outcomes in 12 NYC neighborhoods by improving opportunities for physical activity; increasing access to nutritious and affordable food; and promoting public safety.
Visit the BHC website to learn more
Welcome
The NYC Food Policy website was created to help New Yorkers find information about New York City programs, resources, and policies that help meet the City's goals to address food insecurity, improve healthy food access and awareness, and support economic opportunity and environmental sustainability in the food system.
Learn more about New York City’s work to:
- Improve the nutrition and quality of food served by City agencies and contractors
- Address food insecurity and provide emergency food assistance
- Improve healthy food access and awareness
- Ensure the environmental sustainability of our food system
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Make the healthy choice: enjoy fruits and vegetables at mealtime, as a snack, or even on the go!
Make the healthy choice: enjoy fruits and vegetables at mealtime, as a snack, or even on the go!
Make the healthy choice: enjoy fruits and vegetables at mealtime, as a snack, or even on the go!
