The NYC Food and Climate Strategy presents a vision for bold climate action that transforms our food system. Across three goals, the Strategy details the City's existing work as well as a direction for ambitious future improvements, from the food we eat and how we dispose of it to how our systems can be designed to be more sustainable and resilient.

View guidance about the status of SNAP, explore resources for New Yorkers looking to get food, and check eligibility for additional food programs.

MOFP released the latest Food Forward progress report, highlighting achievements made over FY2024-25 to increase equitable access to healthy food, expand economy opportunity, strengthen infrastructure, improve sustainability, and facilitate collaboration across NYC's food system. 

The Mayor's Office of Food Policy is working to take action against the climate crisis by taking a closer look at what's on our plates. Executive Director Kate MacKenzie outlines initiatives across City agencies and private sector partnerships that are drawing down emissions, saving costs, and improving New Yorkers' health.

NYC is partnering with Hot Bread Kitchen to develop plant-forward culinary skills of kitchen staff at DOC and ACS facilities. These culinary trainings are made possible through funding from the Carbon Neutral Cities Alliance to support health of persons in custody, improve workers' economic opportunities, and reduce emissions through serving nutritious, delicious, and culturally relevant meals.