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PUBLIC TESTIMONY
Testimony by Dr. Natalie Greaves-Peters, Researcher at Laurie M. Tisch Center for Food Education and Policy, Teachers College, Columbia University
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Dr. Natalie Greaves-Peters testified on the importance of food and nutrition education in New York City schools, urging the council to renew funding for the Food at Hub and support related initiatives. She emphasized the need for investment in both food education and food security to meet the needs of all students, regardless of their zip code.
- Requested $250,000 investment for the Food at Hub to expand food education and strengthen food security in schools and communities
- Advocated for $499,870 to expand the Food Justice Leadership Fellowship for CUNY undergraduates
- Stressed the importance of culturally responsive, evidence-based food education strategies and community partnerships
Natalie Greaves-Peters
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Good evening.
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Thank you, chair Joseph for and the members of the education committee for your time throughout and thoughtful consideration on food and nutrition education today.
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Your leadership in shaping policies that impact New York City Students is deeply appreciated.
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My name is doctor Natalie Graves Peters and I'm a researcher at the Laurie M.
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Tisch Center for Food Education and Policy at Teachers College Columbia University.
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Throughout today's testimonies, you've heard how food education transforms schools and communities and I see this firsthand in my work at the Tisch Food Center where we collaborate with schools and organizations to ensure that every student regardless of the zip code, all those students we saw today has access to high quality nutrition education and food security.
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To truly meet the needs of New York City Students, we must invest in both.
Althea V. Stevens
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That's why I urge
Natalie Greaves-Peters
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the council to renew funding for the food at hub with a $250,000 investment, not just to expand food education but to strengthen food security in our schools and communities.
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This funding would allow us to advance research on best practices in food education to ensure that we have the most effective implementation.
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It'll also allow us to develop culturally responsive evidence based food education strategies to guide schools and as well as community based organizations.
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And will also compensate community based organizations for their expertise in co creating programs that directly serve students and families.
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In addition to renewing funding for the Food at Hub, I also urge the council to support key initiatives that strengthen food education and security across New York City such as those mentioned by my teammates.
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One critical investment is a $499,870 to expand the Food Justice Leadership Fellowship which trains diverse CUNY undergraduates to advance community driven voice and leadership.
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Excuse me.
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Right now too many New York City Students lack access to both quality food education and reliable nutritious meals.
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Without continued investment, we risk losing momentum and leaving thousands of students without the support they need to thrive.
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The students who spoke today are proof that this investment changes lives.
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Investing in the Food at Hub ensures that every dollar reaches classrooms, strengthens community partnerships, and creates lasting impact.
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I urge the council to fund the Food at Hub request and the additional initiatives because food education and food security go hand in hand and no students should be left behind.
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Thank you again for your time and your leadership.