ENYF News
Lifestyle Medicine Program Expands to NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County as Part of Citywide Expansion
Each site will partner with local community-based organization(s) to explore ways to support community members in nutrition and other aspects of lifestyle change. The Lifestyle Medicine Program at NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County will collaborate with United Community Centers in Brooklyn. “We are very excited to be able to collaborate to share preventative solutions to community members looking to…
Read MoreS:US Hosts First Summit to Serve New York
The first of Summit to Serve New York conference, which will address social justice themes, focused on Food Security, took place on Wednesday, April 19th at NYU’s Kimmel Center for University Life. This half-day gathering featured noted community leaders in the NYC-region food justice movement, diverse speakers from multiple sectors, and organizations serving New Yorkers in the food security…
Read MoreIllegal dumping trashes NYC’s lower-income areas
Green spaces and vacant lots in some of New York’s lowest-income neighborhoods are filled with illegally dumped debris. Check out how East New York Farms’ staff and volunteers took part in this article to make a change!
Read MoreA Day in the Life of a Brooklyn Book Bodega Giveaway
Brooklyn Book Bodega teamed up with New York Cares to bring volunteers to Brooklyn Book Bodega giveaways alongside our partner organizations like United Community Centers in East New York, Brooklyn. Read on to see what a book giveaway is like and why community members find it essential.
Read More2% for Justice commitment will support East New York Farms
Thank you Loisa for supporting our mission and dedication to food justice. In honor of Earth Month, we’re proud to announce our 2% for Justice commitment will support the amazing work that @enyfarms is doing providing for their community and training local youth in agriculture. 2% of Loisa.com sales in April will directly benefit the…
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