February 2022 – Hunger Action Network of NYS

There’s Still Time to Apply: RFP for Nutrition Outreach and Education Program
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There’s Still Time to Apply: RFP for Nutrition Outreach and Education Program

There’s Still Time to Apply: RFP for Nutrition Outreach and Education Program

02/24/2022
There’s Still Time to Apply: RFP for Nutrition Outreach and Education Program

Hunger Solutions New York NOEP Request for Proposals
NEW: Read the Final RFP Questions & Answers Here: https://hungersolutionsny.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/NOEP-RFP-Final-QA.pdf

Hunger Solutions New York is soliciting proposals for the Nutrition Outreach and Education Program (NOEP). Community-based non-profit organizations are invited to apply for a contract to provide free and confidential Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) information, education, prescreening and application services to low-income New Yorkers. Contracts begin July 1, 2022.

NOEP, managed by Hunger Solutions New York, has been in operation in New York State since 1987. Through the program, organizations are funded to: promote the benefits of SNAP to the local community; provide outreach, information, education and prescreening to eligible non-participants of SNAP; assist households with the SNAP application process; and help resolve barriers to SNAP participation. In addition, NOEP projects promote awareness of the Summer Food Service Program.

Agencies that are awarded NOEP funding are required to employ at least one, 100% NOEP-funded, full-time NOEP Coordinator (or full-time equivalent) devoted to performing NOEP-funded activities. NOEP Coordinators receive ongoing training, technical assistance and program support from Hunger Solutions New York.

For more information about funding amounts, important requirements, deadlines, the application process and the link to apply, please visit https://hungersolutionsny.org/NOEPRFP.

Proposals are due to Hunger Solutions New York by March 9, 2022.

New this year: Proposals must be submitted online—paper applications will not […]

February 24th, 2022|Categories: External posts, Grants|

February Food Policy Watch (Hunter College)
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February Food Policy Watch (Hunter College)

February Food Policy Watch (Hunter College)

02/24/2022
February Food Policy Watch (Hunter College)

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Original Center stories, news, research studies and events for the week of February 23, 2022

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𝗡𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Half Off Farm Box, Healthy Seniors Healthy Shoppers, FreshConnect Checks: Nutrition Incentive Programs (Part 3) (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• NYC Mayor Adams Signs Two Executive Orders Promoting Healthy Food (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• Melony Samuels, DRE and The Campaign Against Hunger: COVID-19 Food Heroes (nycfoodpolicy.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
NYC Food News
• New York Was Set to Expand Composting. Now It’s on the Chopping Block. (New York Times)
• Adams Scraps Expansion of Organics Recycling, Despite Campaign Promise (Gothamist)
• Lifestyle Medicine and Plant-Based Diet Expansion Planned in Six NYC Hospitals (amNY)
• Why Some Students Are Unhappy With NYC’s New Vegan Fridays (Mashed)
• Queens Restaurant Moving Ahead With Plan To Add Additional Gratuity Line To Checks Asking To Support Kitchen Workers (CBS)
• Masks, Vaccine Mandates & Amps: How Independent Venues Are Grappling With the Return of Crowds (Gothamist)
• NYC Legislators Sign Off on Another Small Win for Permanent Outdoor Dining (Eater)
• Those Promises of 15-Minute Grocery Delivery Could Be Illegal Under New Bill (Eater)
• Grocery Store Working to Stop Food Insecurity in Brooklyn Neighborhood (Pix11)
• Over 100,000 Pounds of Food Given to Families in Need in Five Bronx NYCHA Developments (Pix11)
• “Nobody Would Do Business This Way”: New York City Seeks to Pay Nonprofit Partners Faster (Gothamist)
• The […]

February 24th, 2022|Categories: External posts, Newsletters|

Replacing Food Pantries – Can Incentive / Voucher Programs Do the Job? Online Discussion
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Replacing Food Pantries – Can Incentive / Voucher Programs Do the Job? Online Discussion

Replacing Food Pantries – Can Incentive / Voucher Programs Do the Job? Online Discussion

02/22/2022

𝗥𝗲𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 – 𝗖𝗮𝗻 𝗜𝗻𝗰𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲 / 𝗩𝗼𝘂𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗿 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 𝗗𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝗯?

You’re Invited by the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center
𝗧𝗵𝘂𝗿𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝟯𝗿𝗱
@ 𝟵:𝟯𝟬𝗮𝗺 𝘃𝗶𝗮 𝗭𝗼𝗼𝗺
Online Discussion via Zoom: Registration Required
RSVP HERE: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_UCzj-Dl9RNOZ4Sc4iKLe7A

𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗹𝘂𝗱𝗲:
Andy Fisher, Executive Director of the Ecological Farming Association
Grace Holihen, RDN, Director of Nutrition and Meals at GMHC
Michael Hurwitz, JD, MSW, adjunct professor at Hunter College Urban Policy & Planning and former Director of Food Access and Agriculture at Grow NYC
Qiana Mickie, Founding Principal of QJM Multiprise and former Executive Director of Just Food
Cathy Nonas, MS, RD, CEO of Meals For Good
Pedro Rodriguez, Founder, and Director of La Jornada NY Food Pantry

𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆:
Charles Platkin, PhD, JD, MPH, Executive Director of the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center and Distinguished Lecturer at Hunter College, City University of New York

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February 22nd, 2022|Categories: Events, External posts|

Child Nutrition Resources from Hunger Solutions NY
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Child Nutrition Resources from Hunger Solutions NY

Child Nutrition Resources from Hunger Solutions NY

02/18/2022

Child Nutrition Resources from Hunger Solutions NY
https://hungersolutionsny.org/

Register Now: Summer Meals Webinar:
Closing the Summer Meals Gap: Updates & New Resources to Reach More NY Kids This Summer
Mar 24, 2022 at 11:00 AM
It may be cold out, but summer is just around the corner, and many sponsors, sites, and community partners are already hard at work planning strong summer meal programs to ensure kids stay well-nourished over the summer break. Join Hunger Solutions New York, No Kid Hungry New York, New York State Education Department, and peer sponsors to discuss program updates, new outreach resources, and innovative strategies to reach even more kids and teens this summer. Can’t make it? Register anyway to receive follow up resources.
Register Here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZMvc-6trzgjGN1rc-xSnQh540-ciGKQm9T7?eType=EmailBlastContent&eId=500ccec5-119a-4dee-9fc2-7833ffda0a04

Grant Opportunities from No Kid Hungry New York:
No Kid Hungry New York is announcing several new grant opportunities to help expand access to meals for kids in New York. These grants include funding to support partnerships between school districts and community organizations for projects like SNAP outreach and school pantries; school nutrition grants to support school meal programs; and funding to support school district summer meal programs. Learn more about the grants and submit the interest form by visiting this website: https://state.nokidhungry.org/new-york/resources/grant-opportunities/. To be considered for one of these grants, all school districts must submit the interest form by March 7, 2022.

Looking to implement or expand Breakfast […]

February 18th, 2022|Categories: Events, External posts, Grants|

Food Policy Watch newsletter
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Food Policy Watch newsletter

Food Policy Watch newsletter

02/16/2022

Food Policy Watch

Original Center stories, news, research studies and events for the week of February 16, 2022
from Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center

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NYCFoodPolicy.org Original News

Double Up Food Bucks and Farmers Market Nutrition Program: Nutrition Incentive Programs (Part 2) (nycfoodpolicy.org)
School Feeding Program in Egypt Improves Youth Nutrition and Food Security (nycfoodpolicy.org)
Beth Shapiro and the Citymeals on Wheels Staff and Volunteers: COVID-19 Food Heroes (nycfoodpolicy.org)

Food Policy Weekly News Digest

NYC Food News

Mayor Adams Takes Executive Action to Promote Healthy Food in New York City (Office of the Mayor)
Executive Order 8: Commitment to Health and Nutrition: Food Standards and Good Food Purchasing
Executive Order 9: Promotion of Healthy Foods in City Publications and in Advertising on City Property
Rethinking How New York Buys Food (The River Newsroom)
NYC Reignites Plans to Legalize Propane Heaters for Outdoor Dining (Eater)
The Future of Outdoor Dining in NYC Will Feature ‘Roadway Cafes,’ but No More Dining Sheds (Gothamist)
91% Of NYC Restaurants Say Permanent Outdoor Dining Is ‘Very Important’ to Future Survival (Restaurant Dive)
Restaurant Resiliency Program’s Rocky Start Tests East Harlem’s Restaurants (NY City Lens)
Gorillas, the Rapid Delivery Service, Is Changing Berlin. Is NYC Next? (New York Times)
Judge Tosses Biz Groups’ Challenge to NYC Law for Fast Food Workers (Reuters)
NYC Youth Job Program Hiring […]

February 16th, 2022|Categories: External posts, Newsletters|

December Newsletter from the NYC Heath Department Healthy Eating Unit
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December Newsletter from the NYC Heath Department Healthy Eating Unit

December Newsletter from the NYC Heath Department Healthy Eating Unit

02/16/2022
December Newsletter from the NYC Heath Department Healthy Eating Unit

The Health in Action Toolkit Launch
Join the Bureau of Harlem Neighborhood Health and community members to celebrate the launch of the Health in Action Toolkit (HIA)- an exciting tool for participatory grant-making in your community! This free event will be held on Zoom, Friday, December 17 from 12pm-1pm. HIA is a model that benefits communities across a variety of sectors, not just public health. This free event will offer you success stories from real participants, as well as guide you through the resources available in the brand new HIA Toolkit. For more information and to register, please visit this weblink: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/the-health-in-action-toolkit-launch-tickets-214332051937.

Feeding America Nutrition in Food Banking Toolkit

Nutrition in Food Banking Toolkit

The Nutrition in Food Banking Toolkit is a resource to help the charitable food sector better understand and meet nutrition needs of our neighbors experiencing food insecurity. This toolkit includes sections that provide capacity-building resources to support food banks’ abilities to improve access, selection, and consumption of nutritious, culturally inclusive foods within the communities they serve.

Half Off Farm Box
New Yorkers who participate in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) can get a pre-assembled box of locally grown farm fresh fruits and vegetables for half off the price of a full box. Prices vary by site. Each box contains six to 10 items and must be pre-ordered one week in advance. The program will be offered year-round including, […]

February 16th, 2022|Categories: External posts, Job postings|

February updates and opportunities from Farm School NYC!
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February updates and opportunities from Farm School NYC!

February updates and opportunities from Farm School NYC!

02/16/2022

https://www.farmschoolnyc.org/

Black History Month
At Farm School NYC, we believe that Black people’s experiences and voices should be highlighted, valued, and uplifted everyday. We also recognize the significance of Black History Month and its origins. We hope this month serves as a reminder to continue the work of researching and celebrating stories of Black people and culture.

Citywide Program Updates
Students have completed our Food Justice course. On the last day, they gathered at Hattie Carthan Community Garden to discuss and analyze the impacts of community food organizing on the neighborhood.
Now midway through Botany, students are led by Ruby and Gaby, land stewards and former FSNYC students excited to share their wisdom. Students have begun to balance the western and indigenous knowledge associated with plants and naming.

Free High Tunnel!
Community farms, gardens, and other grassroots growing spaces can now apply to receive a high tunnel from Farm School NYC thanks to our sponsor, the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service. Please read more and apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdkNQnsZq8WqSLy2a9L1gutkzaW3SqJ_hTT9yHVdAfyfY3WHg/viewform
Sites in the five boroughs are eligible. This project aims to increase the number and maximize the usage of high tunnels in NYC farms and gardens, particularly in spaces led by and serving Black and Latinx communities and limited resource farmers. Contact claudia@farmschoolnyc.org with any questions.

Community Corner
GreenThumb GrowTogether
The 38th Annual GrowTogether is here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/38th-annual-greenthumb-growtogether-conference-part-i-virtual-tickets-234264741147! This year’s conference will be hybrid, spread out over […]

February 16th, 2022|Categories: External posts, Grants, Job postings, Newsletters|

Advocacy needed NOW for Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) funding increase!
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Advocacy needed NOW for Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) funding increase!

Advocacy needed NOW for Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) funding increase!

02/11/2022
Advocacy needed NOW for Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP) funding increase!

NY State Senate and Assembly start deliberations on February 15!

See this request and sample letter from the Westside Campaign against Hunger:

Dear Friends,
On February 15th, the NY State Senate and Assembly will begin deliberating whether to increase funding for the Hunger Prevention and Nutrition Assistance Program (HPNAP). HPNAP funding has remained unchanged for more than five years, even throughout the pandemic and the alarming increase in hunger in our city and state.

You can help:
State Assembly representatives Catalina Cruz and Dan Rosenthal are submitting a letter requesting a historic increase of HPNAP from $35 to $54 million. The anti-hunger community has gathered around this effort engaging their networks to pressure policymakers to support this much-needed funding increase. This is an opportunity to add your voice to the groundswell of support and bring us closer to the day that no New Yorker goes hungry.

Our Ask:
Call the Albany office of your senators and assembly members. Use the talking points below. The most critical period is now until February 15th, when budget letters are due. Calls work best, but emails, tweets, and texts help too! You can find your senators and assembly members here. Talking points for your call or email are below:

Hello, my name is ____________ and I’m a constituent in the senator /assembly member’s district.
I am calling you today to urge the senator/assembly […]

February 11th, 2022|Categories: External posts|

Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center Weekly Newsletter Feb 9
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Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center Weekly Newsletter Feb 9

Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center Weekly Newsletter Feb 9

02/10/2022

Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center Weekly Newsletter

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Food Policy Watch
Original Center stories, news, research studies and events for the week of February 9, 2022

NYCFoodPolicy.org Original News:
Health Bucks and Get the Good Stuff: Nutrition Incentive Programs (Part 1) (https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/health-bucks-and-get-the-good-stuff-nutrition-incentive-programs-how-do-they-work-part-1/)

Transitional Nutrition Standards for School Meals Announced by USDA (https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/food-policy-snapshot-usda-transitional-nutrition-standards-school-meals/)

ICYMI: The Dark Side of Chocolate Milk in NYC Schools (https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/the-dark-side-of-chocolate-milk-in-nyc-schools/)

Leah Pavlov: COVID-19 Food Hero (https://www.nycfoodpolicy.org/leah-pavlov-covid-19-food-hero/)

Food Policy Weekly News Digest

NYC Food News:
No More Chocolate Milk? Mayor Says He Will Consider Changes to School Lunches (Spectrum News/https://www.ny1.com/nyc/all-boroughs/news/2022/01/31/mayor-says-he-will-consider-changes-to-school-lunches)

NYC Schools to Serve Vegan-Only Meals on Fridays (New York Post/https://nypost.com/2022/02/03/nyc-schools-to-serve-vegan-only-meals-on-fridays/)

Mayor Adams to Expand Plant-Based Eating Clinic to All Five Boroughs (Gothamist/https://gothamist.com/food/mayor-adams-expand-plant-based-eating-clinic-all-five-boroughs)

‘Food Is Doing More Injustice Than Mass Incarceration’: New York Mayor Eric Adams on Veganism (The Guardian/https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/feb/09/food-more-injustice-mass-incarceration-new-york-mayor-eric-adams-vegan)

Once-Vegan Mayor Eric Adams Now Eats Fish (Grub Street/https://www.grubstreet.com/2022/02/vegan-mayor-eric-adams-may-be-a-pescatarian.html)

NYC Community Gardeners Might Have New Protection in the Fight Against Development (Civil Eats/https://civileats.com/2022/02/07/nyc-community-gardeners-might-have-new-protection-in-the-fight-against-development/)

Extending Opportunities for NYC Restaurants (amNY/https://www.amny.com/opinion/op-ed-extending-opportunities-for-nyc-restaurants/)

Kicked to the Curb: DOT Does Not Want Sheds in Permanent NYC Outdoor Dining Program (amNY/https://www.amny.com/news/city-no-sheds-permanent-outdoor-dining-program/)

‘The Side Streets Would Be Better’: Collapsed Chelsea Shed Renews Debate Over Outside Dining (amNY/https://www.amny.com/lifestyle/city-living/collapsed-shed-renews-debate-over-outside-dining/)

What to Do for Valentine’s Day in New York (Grub Street/https://www.grubstreet.com/2022/02/valentines-day-ideas-nyc.html)

Free Online Cookbook Fights Food Insecurity by Raising Awareness (Pix 11/https://pix11.com/news/monica-makes-it-happen/free-online-cookbook-fights-food-insecurity-by-raising-awareness/)

Food Insecurity:
Food Prices Approach Record Highs, Threatening the World’s Poorest (New York Times/https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/03/business/economy/food-prices-inflation-world.html)

New USDA Program Draws Lessons From Food Box Program (Food Bank News/https://foodbanknews.org/new-usda-program-draws-lessons-from-food-box-program/)

Families of Kids Continuing to Learn Remotely […]

February 10th, 2022|Categories: External posts, Newsletters|

February eNews from GardenShare
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February eNews from GardenShare

February eNews from GardenShare

02/08/2022

We Want YOU to Design on Our Local Food Guide Cover!

GardenShare produces an annual Local Food Guide that includes listings of St. Lawrence County farm stands, u-picks, farmers markets, restaurants and other outlets that offer locally grown food. Each year this guide has a unique cover. We are calling all artists to submit original pieces that illustrate the variety of local food available in the region for the cover of the guide.

Artwork may include photography or any two-dimensional piece that can be reprinted. Participants are encouraged to use images of the Farm-to-Table Initiative led by Cornell Cooperative Extension of St. Lawrence County. In order to access the photos, click here.

Remember submission should illustrate the variety of local food available in the region. To enter, send a high resolution file to info@gardenshare.org by March 9, 2022.

National CSA Week is February 20-26, 2022!

Think of it as the freshest, most local subscription box around! CSA is a farm membership system that allows consumers to sign up for a share and receive a season’s worth of a farm’s products. From February 20-26, we are joining with farmers from across the country to celebrate CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) Week… You […]

February 8th, 2022|Categories: External posts, Newsletters|

Act Now to Help K-12 Schools Serve More NY Grown Food!
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Act Now to Help K-12 Schools Serve More NY Grown Food!

Act Now to Help K-12 Schools Serve More NY Grown Food!

02/08/2022

TAKE ACTION: https://farmland.salsalabs.org/nyfood4nykidsvl…/index.html

We have an important opportunity to help put more schools on the path of purchasing and serving more farm-fresh food to kids – please write to your state representatives today! Two key programs, the New York Farm to School Grants and the New York State Farm to School Purchasing Incentive, work hand in hand to bring more New York grown and raised food to students in K-12 schools. This year’s state budget is under negotiation right now, and the governor and state legislature are considering adjustments to these critical programs.

TAKE ACTION: Send a letter to your state representatives today to let them know you support strong funding for Farm to School to help schools put more healthy, local food on our children’s plates while supporting New York’s farmers!

After taking action, join us on social media to spread the word by sharing this action alert using

February 8th, 2022|Categories: External posts|

Your February Monthly Harvest from NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets is here!
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Your February Monthly Harvest from NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets is here!

Your February Monthly Harvest from NYS Department of Agriculture and Markets is here!

02/08/2022

In this issue:

Statewide News

Taste NY Updates

NYS Grown & Certified Updates

Funding Opportunities

Spotlight: Two Grant Opportunities Will Help New York Farmers Protect Soil and Water Quality

Commissioner Ball Delivers State of Agriculture Address and Highlights Governor Hochul’s State of the State Proposals

Commissioner Richard A. Ball delivered the State of Agriculture Address at the 190th Annual New York State Agricultural Society Forum on January 6. The Forum, which is traditionally the oldest and largest meeting of its kind in the State, took place at the OnCenter in Syracuse, New York.

In keeping with this year’s Forum theme of “Growing a Greener Planet,” the Commissioner spoke about the many actions that New York State’s agricultural industry is taking to mitigate the effects of climate change, including through the Climate Action Council’s Agricultural and Forestry Advisory Panel, the Climate Resilient Farming Grant Program, and more. He also addressed the continued impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on New York State agriculture and the State’s efforts to ensure a strengthened food supply chain through several programs and initiatives, such as the Nourish New York program, the Restaurant Resiliency Program, and the Food Supply Resiliency Report. He provided a look back at the challenges of the […]

February 8th, 2022|Categories: External posts, Grants, Newsletters|