NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy

SNAP Update 📢 Individuals identified as Able-Bodied Adults Without Dependents (ABAWDs) will be required to follow new work requirements on March 1. Those not in compliance may see their benefits impacted starting in June. Learn more: on.nyc.gov/foodresources

Do you know about Health Bucks? These coupons can be used to purchase fresh fruits and vegetables at NYC farmers markets 💵 🍎✨ For every $2 spent using SNAP on an EBT card, get $2 in Health Bucks, up to $10 per day: on.nyc.gov/healthbucks

Earth Month is here! Visit your nearest community garden and help beautify our green spaces by planting seeds, going on a cherry blossom hike with our Rangers, and more! 🌺

Don’t risk your SNAP benefits – if you’re considered an Able-Bodied Adult Without Dependents (ABAWD), you will need to meet work requirements for SNAP. You will receive a notice if someone in your household is an ABAWD – check your notices on on.nyc.gov/2Zb6XBR

Starting today, the minimum pay rate for restaurant and grocery delivery workers rises to $22.13 per hour! In NYC, Delivery Workers get more than just a dignified pay rate. Learn more about your rights at nyc.gov/deliveryapps

For National Nutrition Month, NYC Health + Hospitals in partnership with Sodexo today celebrated over 2.8 million plant-based meals served since the program began in March 2022. In 2025 alone, NYC Health + Hospitals served nearly 700,000 plant-based meals to its patients. Scientific research has shown that plant-based eating patterns are linked to significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes, obesity, and certain cancers. They can also be effective for weight management as well as treatment of hypertension and hyperlipidemia. In addition to the considerable health benefits for patients, the transition to a plant-based menu led to a reduction in carbon emissions of 36% and a cost savings of 59 cents per meal. Patients who ate plant-based meals at NYC Health + Hospitals in 2025 reported a satisfaction rate of 98%. on.nyc.gov/3PI6KFp

Have thoughts on #environmentaljustice in New York City? We want to hear from you! You have one day to fill out our our community questionnaire. Have a say in the development of the City's first Environmental Justice Plan! 🔗 nycforms.cityofnewyork.us/f/ejnyc

Though David Valle grew up enjoying cuchifritos, he eventually found himself with #highbloodpressure and #highcholesterol. In honor of #NationalNutritionMonth, learn how the NYC Health + Hospitals #LifestyleMedicine Program helped change his life: on.nyc.gov/4bqMZYJ.

For #NutritionMonth, I joined a cooking class with Chef Moya, one of our community health workers. She teaches Brooklyn residents — from kids to new mothers — how to prepare healthy meals. This free program empowers the community to take charge of their wellness. Watch ⬇️

A healthy balanced whole-foods diet with lots of plants can reduce your risk of type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease! 🍎 🥬 🥕 Here are some tips to help you eat healthier this spring. For recipes and food assistance, visit nyc.gov/nutrition

Today! Dive into New York City’s food data with MOFP. Join us at 10:00am and 1:00pm: opendataweek.nyc

#NationalNutritionMonth: Lifestyle Medicine is the use of healthy lifestyle habits to prevent and treat common chronic conditions, such as type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure. Our program emphasizes #plantbased eating. Choose whole plant-based foods like fruits, vegetables, whole grains, legumes, nuts and seeds: on.nyc.gov/4glRZkl.

Each year, NYC supplies millions of pounds of food to people in need. This #OpenDataWeek, join MOFP on Wednesday, March 25 at 10am to learn how the City leverages data-driven approaches to connect New Yorkers with food using the Supply Gap Analysis: opendataweek.nyc/event/mapping-…

Happy #OpenDataWeek! Ever wondered what NYC food data is out there? MOFP and @cunyurbanfood are building an interactive dashboard to make food policy metrics easy to access. Join MOFP on Wednesday, March 25 at 1:00pm for a sneak preview: opendataweek.nyc/event/from-sta…

NYC Open Data Week is celebrating 10 YEARS! 🎂 We’re excited to announce the full slate of the city’s *premier* public data showcase — featuring 80+ FREE or low-cost events! 🗓️ March 22-29 @BetaNYC @DataXDesign RSVP now: opendataweek.nyc Learn more: on.nyc.gov/4uIGfja

Curious about how NYC supports food access? This #OpenDataWeek, explore the Supply Gap Analysis, which tracks unmet food need and guides how the Community Food Connection program helps feed families. Join MOFP on Wednesday, March 23 at 10am: opendataweek.nyc/event/mapping-…

❄️Code Blue is in effect 4 pm - 8 am. ❄️ During Code Blue, outreach teams will canvass all five boroughs to connect our most vulnerable New Yorkers to shelters. No one who is homeless and seeking shelter in New York City during a Code Blue will be denied.  ❄️ New Yorkers who see individuals they believe to be experiencing homelessness and in need should contact 311 via phone or mobile app and request outreach assistance.

Deadline is TODAY at 11:59pm! 👇

Policy was on the menu for students at Food and Finance High School! MOFP Executive Director Kate MacKenzie joined students to talk about how food connects to community, health, and the economy for #CivicsWeek. Thank you for the warm welcome!

We're now accepting applications to join the mobile food vending waiting list for supervisory licenses for U.S. veterans and people with disabilities. Learn more and apply to join the waiting list: on.nyc.gov/4upp06c

Don't miss @foodtank's "All Things Food" SXSW Summit! MOFP will join @ewg and @HustonTillotson for the panel Unequal Exposure and The Fight Against Food Chemicals. Tune in around 11:45am ET (10:45am CT): youtube.com/live/o3FWjKSoX…