08/30/2023

Original Center stories, news, research studies and events for the week of August 30, 2023
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𝗡𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Organizations Leading the Way to Healthier School Food in the USA (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• UPDATE: States That Have Passed Universal School Meals (So Far) (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• ICYMI: Interview With Marion Williams, National Program Director, Wellness in the Schools (nycfoodpolicy.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘕𝘠𝘊 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴
• Why Are Dozens of NYC Delivery-Only Restaurants Not Yet Listed on Grading Website? (ABC 7 NY)
• New York City Proposes Larger Cargo Bikes for Deliveries (Supply Dive)
• New York’s Containerization Push Raises Big Questions About Labor Needs, Equipment Costs (Waste Dive)
• Hochul […]

08/25/2023

𝙉𝙚𝙬 𝙎𝙉𝘼𝙋 𝙊𝙪𝙩𝙧𝙚𝙖𝙘𝙝 𝙏𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙠𝙞𝙩 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙤𝙡𝙨
Schools work hard year-round to connect students with the nutrition they need—despite these efforts, some families are still struggling. As trusted messengers, schools can help to inform families about programs that relieve food insecurity and increase their health and wellbeing.
Use Our SNAP Outreach Toolkit to Promote SNAP to Families

𝙎𝙝𝙖𝙧𝙚 𝙔𝙤𝙪𝙧 𝘾𝘼𝘾𝙁𝙋 𝙎𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙮
Afterschool programs, childcare centers, and childcare homes are essential in helping kids eat healthy meals. Do you currently receive reimbursement from the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) for serving healthy meals and snacks to kids? Your story could help others get involved and provide more meals to kids across New […]

08/25/2023

On Food Tank this month, Erin McAleer, the Executive Director of Project Bread, wrote: “The necessity, value and benefits of universal school meals were made clear by over 4,200 advocates reaching out, calling, emailing, tweeting, and showing up over 18,000 times in front of Massachusetts legislators.”

More progress is in the works, too. A federal bill moving through the U.S. Congress right now, the Universal School Meals Program Act of 2023, would enact free school lunches nationwide, so we’re keeping a close eye on that legislation. Plus, on FRAC’s website, you can track progress on free school meals in your state. See which states are enacting […]

08/24/2023

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𝗡𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Interview With Julia Olayanju, Founder of FoodNiche-ED (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• ICYMI: Water Jets in Schools: A Simple Solution for Helping to Combat Childhood Obesity? (nycfoodpolicy.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘕𝘠𝘊 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴
• Bon Appétit: Adams Declares ‘Outdoor Dining Will Be Here Forever’ With New Law Extending the Program Throughout NYC (AM NY)
• Re-Envisioning New York City’s Green Spaces with Qiana Mickie (Civil Eats)
• An Outbreak Unnerves Oyster Fans (Eater)
• Mayor Adams follows a plant-based diet that he talks about all the time. So I tried it. (Gothamist)
• NYC Sheriff Targets Unregulated ‘Half-Baked Goods’ Infused With Cannabis (AM NY)

𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘐𝘯𝘴𝘦𝘤𝘶𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 […]

08/17/2023

Original Center stories, news, research studies and events for the week of August 16, 2023
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𝗡𝗬𝗖𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆.𝗼𝗿𝗴 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• Interview with Vivian Lin, Founder of Groundcycle (nycfoodpolicy.org)
• ICYMI: Farm to Food Bank: Stopping Food Waste at the Source (nycfoodpolicy.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝗹𝗶𝗰𝘆 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘕𝘠𝘊 𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘕𝘦𝘸𝘴
• NYC Region’s Food Security Is Tied to the Future of Hunts Point Produce Market (Produce Business)
• A Food Pantry That Keeps Hunger at Bay for Needy College Students (New York Times)
• Street Vendors Occupy Corona Plaza to Protest NYC Crackdown (Documented)
• Brooklyn Eco-Friendly Ice Cream Truck Proposal Gets Mixed Reaction (Fox)
• A Robot in Greenpoint Made My Coffee […]

08/16/2023

Original Center for Food as Medicine articles, news, research studies and events for the week of August 15, 2023
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𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗢𝗿𝗶𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀
• FARMacyWV Prescriptions for Produce Spotlight (foodmedcenter.org)
• Foods and Their Uses: Broccoli (foodmedcenter.org)

𝗙𝗼𝗼𝗱 𝗔𝘀 𝗠𝗲𝗱𝗶𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝗡𝗲𝘄𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗲𝘀𝘁
𝘍𝘰𝘰𝘥 𝘈𝘴 𝘔𝘦𝘥𝘪𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘦
• Prioritize “Food is Medicine” Initiatives in the 2023 Farm Bill for Human and Planetary Health (Society of Behavioral Medicine)
• Food Is Medicine Movement—Key Actions Inside and Outside the Government (JAMA Health Forum)
• Don’t Call It ‘Vegan’ and Other Tips From Hospitals to Get People to Eat Less Meat (NPR)
• There is Significant Potential […]

08/16/2023

The Schenectady Foundation is excited to introduce a transformative initiative poised to make a meaningful difference in our community – the Schenectady County Food Council!

This collaborative effort, supported by numerous organizations and community members, is committed to developing policies and practices to make Schenectady County food-secure. The Council will involve all aspects of the local food system: retailers, consumers, farmers, food production and distribution, and faith and social sector organizations.

𝘼𝙙𝙙𝙧𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙚𝙚𝙙: The numbers are staggering – Feeding America reports a food insecurity rate of 10.3% in Schenectady County, impacting approximately 16,020 individuals. For children, the rate rises even higher to 15.7%, […]