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NYC Food Policy Center

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http://www.nycfoodpolicy.org
The Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center develops intersectoral, innovative and evidence-based solutions to preventing diet-related diseases and promoting food security in New York and other cities. The Center works with policy makers, community organizations, advocates and the public to create healthier, more sustainable food environments and to use food to promote community and economic development. Through interdisciplinary research, policy analysis, evaluation and education, we leverage the expertise and passion of the students, faculty and staff of Hunter College. The Center aims to make New York City a model for smart, fair food policy.
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Mar 10, 2020 | 9:00 am - 10:15 am

The Impact of Food on Academic Behavior, Attendance, Performance and Attrition

The Impact of Food on Academic Behavior, Attendance, Performance and Attrition Panelists: Cara Cuite, PhD, Assistant Extension Specialist, Department of Human Ecology, Rutgers University Andrea Deierlein, PhD, MPH, Assistant Professor of Public Health Nutrition, School of Global Public Health, NYU Christina Fernandez, MD, MPH, FAAP, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Department of Pediatrics, Columbia University Irving […]

Free
Mar 31, 2020 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Hunger, Food and the Coronavirus - Webinar

Hunger, Food and the Coronavirus in NYC COVID-19 is rapidly changing life in New York City and across the world. This panel conversation will discuss what needs to happen in NYC to protect our food system, farmers and local food-related business owners and to ensure that our most vulnerable populations have access to nutritious food […]

Free
Apr 29, 2020 | 10:30 am

Hunter@Home - Everything You Need to Know About Grocery Shopping, Food Safety and Eating Well During COVID-19

A conversation with top food scientist and expert, Dr. Urvashi Rangan, and nutrition advocate, professor, and Director of NYC Food Policy Center at Hunter College, Dr. Charles Platkin, about everything you need to know about food and the COVID-19 pandemic. This event will be held online via Zoom.

May 5, 2020 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Hunger, Food and COVID-19 in NYC: An Update

COVID-19 has had significant impacts to our local food system and food around the world. This panel conversation will discuss what is happening in NYC to protect our food system, farmers and local food-related business owners and to ensure that our most vulnerable populations have access to nutritious food during this challenging time. This event […]

Free
Sep 30, 2020 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am

NY Food 20/20: Visions, Research, and Recommendations for Food Systems During COVID-19 and Beyond

Join NYC’s Three Leading Food Policy Centers: CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education & Policy Join the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center in collaboration with the CUNY Urban Food Policy Institute and the Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food, Education […]

Free
Nov 17, 2020 | 9:30 am - 11:00 am

The Impact of COVID-19 on Restaurants

The restaurant industry employs 15.6 million people in the United States. Before COVID-19 restaurants were often overlooked as an integral part of the food system. When COVID-19 hit the United States hundreds of thousands of restaurants were forced to close their doors leaving restaurant workers and owners without incomes. Some restaurants closed their doors permanently […]

Dec 2, 2020 | 1:15 pm

Food Insecurity during COVID 19: Policy Lessons and Challenges

The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed the depths of chronic food insecurity in New York City. Countless people in working-class and middle-class neighborhoods alike rely on food pantries and community centers for groceries and hot meals as the city struggles to reopen businesses after the wider economic shutdown. Serving approximately 80 million meals in a normal […]

Dec 9, 2020 | 9:30 am - 10:45 am

Food, Food Insecurity and Mental Health

This panel will discuss the impact of food and food insecurity on mental health. We will speak with experts to explore the negative outcomes that short-term and long-term food insecurity can have on mental health. Panelists: Michael Burke, PhD, Social Science Research Analyst, USDA, Food and Nutrition Service Kara Dean, DSW, Director of Clinical Innovation […]

Apr 20, 2021 | 10:00 am - 11:00 am

A Conversation with Michael Moss

Michael Moss, Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative reporter formerly with the NY Times and the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller SALT SUGAR FAT: How the Food Giants Hooked Us, will join the Center’s Executive Director, Dr. Charles Platkin to discuss his latest book, HOOKED: Food and Free Will. This Event Will Be Held Online via Zoom Zoom […]

Free
Oct 26, 2021 | 9:30 am - 10:30 am

Measuring Food Insecurity

Measuring food insecurity is critical for developing food assistance programs; evaluating nutrition, health and development initiatives; and informing food policy across sectors. This panel will discuss how food insecurity is measured. We will speak with experts to explore how food insecurity has been measured and if new tools are needed to accurately assess food insecurity […]

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