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ESYNYC’s 2025 Impact Report
Edible Schoolyard NYC (ESYNYC) is proud to share the impact we achieved during the 2024-25 school year. ESYNYC works with an external evaluator to conduct annual surveys of key stakeholders including teachers, students, and parents / caregivers to better understand the impact of our programming. We are thrilled to report that programming at our Core School sites (schools where ESYNYC staff are in residence leading programming throughout the year) continues to have a positive impact on students’ healthy eating, social-emotional learning, care for the garden and environment, and so much more. Read on to find out more.
Announcing ESYNYC’s New Vice President of Development and External Affairs, Ariel Grace
Edible Schoolyard NYC is thrilled to welcome our new Vice President of Development and External Affairs, Ariel Grace! Ariel is a leader with over two decades of experience spanning fundraising, communications, operations, & program management at NYC youth-focused nonprofits. Ariel brings her passion for supporting students & food education to ESYNYC.
ESYNYC Director of School Programs Named 40 Under 40 Rising Star in Food Policy
Congratulations to Dan Feder, ESYNYC's Director of School Programs, who was named one of Hunter College's 40 Under 40: Rising Stars in Food Policy! ESYNYC is proud to have Dan recognized for his commitment to NYC students and their food accessibility. Congratulations to Dan and all the honorees who are making a difference in their communities & amazing organizations.
Announcing our New Executive Director, Kristen Baldwin!
EDIBLE SCHOOLYARD NYC APPOINTS KRISTEN BALDWIN AS EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR FORMER EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF READ AHEAD JOINS EDIBLE EDUCATION ORGANIZATION IN LEADERSHIP TRANSITION [New York, NY] Edible Schoolyard NYC (ESYNYC), an organization with a mission to make edible education—hands-on cooking and gardening experiences—available to every student in New York City, announced the appointment of Kristen Baldwin as Executive Director, effective October 29, 2024.
City Council Member Althea Stevens Presents $2 Million to ESYNYC Partner Schools for New Cooking and Gardening Space
On September 16, City Council Member Althea Stevens presented a check for $2 million to P.S. 311 Lucero Elementary School and P.S. 294 The Walton Avenue School for a brand new cooking and gardening space! Councilmember Stevens’ dedication to edible education in her district is remarkable - she believes students in her district deserve gardens to learn and grow in. Together, we’re building space for students to thrive!
Baldor Cares Feature – Edible Schoolyard NYC: Getting Kids’ Hands in the Dirt, Vegetables on Their Plates
INSIDE A CLASSROOM in a New York City school, children are about to bite into something new: A veggie-topped homemade pizza, kale salad, just-picked tomatoes, and a stir-fry. There’s not a turned-up nose or skeptical look in the bunch. That’s because these students grew and harvested the vegetables they’re about to eat and prepared the dishes them-selves. Before they dig in, they shout “Thank you, gardeners! Thank you, cooks!” to show their appreciation for each other’s efforts.
Edible Schoolyard NYC Included in State Department of Agriculture Announcement of $800,000 in Awards to Urban Farms and Community Gardens Across the State
Funding Helps Expand and Enhance Community Growing Organizations Across the State, Builds on State’s Commitment to Strengthening Food Supply Chain and Supporting Urban Farms
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