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- Mayor Signs Two Executive Orders to Formalize City’s Commitment to Good Food Purchasing and Promote Healthy Food Advertising on City Property
Food Forward NYC is the City’s first ever 10-year food policy plan, laying out an comprehensive policy framework to reach a more equitable, sustainable, and healthy food system by 2031.
The Food Metrics Report provides an annual snapshot of a variety of City initiatives related to food. Read the 2021 report to learn what we've done to strengthen the local food system for everyone.
- 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
Welcome
The NYC Food Policy website was created to share information about how the Mayor’s Office of Food Policy works to increase food security, promote access to and consumption of healthy foods, and support economic opportunity and environmental sustainability in the food system.
Learn more about New York City’s work to:
- Provide food assistance and access through government sponsored programs
- Make it easier to buy food that’s affordable and convenient
- Enable food businesses to thrive
- Learn about growing or donating food
- Access recent reports
- Learn about our Governance Initiatives
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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!
