Kate MacKenzie

Public service enthusiast; New Yorker; mom. Opinions here are completely my own.RTs not necessarily endorsements.

[HRA @NYCHRA]

Due to the Federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits are delayed for November. NYC is adding $15 million in emergency funding to Community Food Connection, which funds food pantries and soup kitchens throughout the city. Learn more here:
https://t.co/cohLisy0w8

[NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy @nycfood]

November SNAP benefits for 1.8 million New Yorkers will not be issued at this time due to the federal government shutdown.

📢Stay up to date at https://t.co/ZdhAnL5Eg0
🍎Find free food at https://t.co/vU6CQL1AsJ
📞Call 311 or visit https://t.co/pBP4NG5nSl for more resources

[NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy @nycfood]

Need help with food, housing, or transportation?

Medicaid participants may qualify for food assistance through a Social Care Network. To get more information about what services you can receive, contact the SCN for your borough: https://t.co/F4jBymNkks

[NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy @nycfood]

Policy is a key ingredient in the recipe for change. @WRAP_NGO and @Tesco hosted a food loss and waste reduction roundtable, where MOFP, @ReFED, @c40cities, other stakeholders discussed successful food waste interventions. #ClimateWeekNYC

[Kate MacKenzie @katemack00]

Very proud of the work of my team and colleagues in government. And we keep moving, especially now.

[NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy @nycfood]

We’re proud to release the latest Food Forward Progress Report!

In the two years since our last report, we’ve made significant achievements that are building a healthier, more equitable, sustainable, and affordable food system. https://t.co/wzjBrOpBcD

[NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy @nycfood]

Free, nutritious meals are offered at all @NYCSchools during the school year. Healthy and high-quality meals nourish students and help them focus on learning.

Check out what else is on the menu: https://t.co/8jqxI378Em

[NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy @nycfood]

@GovKathyHochul's historic announcement to introduce universal school meals statewide will reduce food insecurity and help all New York families: https://t.co/SODjG2eusH

[Kate MacKenzie @katemack00]

@GovKathyHochul Thank you!

[Kate MacKenzie @katemack00]

My focus is clear- leading my dedicated and talented team @nycfood to advance food policy and serve this great city.

[New York Daily News @NYDailyNews]

OPINION | NYC takes a bite out of climate change

Meaningful change isn’t just a distant goal — it’s happening right here and now in New York City, writes @katemack00 of @nycfood
https://t.co/FyevmrALbu

[Kate MacKenzie @katemack00]

#ProtectSNAP

[Mayor Zohran Kwame Mamdani @NYCMayor]

Millions of New Yorkers rely on SNAP as a vital lifeline for food, and cutting these benefits will increase hunger across our city. There should be no cuts to SNAP in the #FarmBill.

[NYC Public Schools @NYCSchools]

Happy #InternationalSchoolMealsDay!

At @NYCSchools, our students are being served healthy and delicious meals everyday.

Hear from some students at @PS971 School of Math, Science and Healthy Living during a plant-powered Friday lunch period!

@nycfood

[Kate MacKenzie @katemack00]

Congratulations on 40+4 @GPfood
https://t.co/HyRSYCds1C

[NYC Public Schools @NYCSchools]

Introducing our 2024 Hunger Heroes!🤩

Today we're recognizing food service workers across schools who understand the importance of nutritious meals in school. @nycfood

Meals that help our students get through the school day, excel in their classes and thrive outside of school.

[City of New York @nycgov]

We are leading the way in adopting healthier habits.

From serving nutritious, plant-powered lunches at @NYCschools to offering plant-based “chef’s choice” meals at @NYCHealthSystem, our city is transforming the way we eat.

https://t.co/OEPwdnC5yT

[NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy @nycfood]

.@NYCSchools families: Was your child enrolled in school during the 2021-2022 School Year (or Summer 2022 and Summer 2023)? Did you receive a P-EBT card? Many families have not used the balance on these cards and the benefit may be expiring soon. Check out https://t.co/6T89ypK3f7

[Kate MacKenzie @katemack00]

Check out my post: Appreciation and Gratitude: The Mayor's Office of Food Policy 2023 https://t.co/Fvh8Fss1vZ via @LinkedIn

[NYC Mayor's Office of Food Policy @nycfood]

Such an eventful year to #GetStuffDone for food policy in New York City @nycgov! #FoodForwardNYC 🧵1/24

[Kate MacKenzie @katemack00]

@nycfood @nycgov What an extraordinary year! Honored to serve.

[Kate MacKenzie @katemack00]

@JonahAllon @nealkwatra Congrats, Jonah! I will really miss you.

[Kate MacKenzie @katemack00]

Thanks @Jill_Jorgensen for your honest feedback and sharing this story! @nycfood @NYCSchools

[Jillian Jorgensen @Jill_Jorgensen]

Yesterday for lunch I had an eight-course tasting menu of NYC public school food -- everything from jollof cauliflower to vegan nuggets to kidney bean rajma to jerk chicken thighs. It definitely beat the chicken patties and french bread pizza of my youth.

https://t.co/QXbowMaQGv