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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.

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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.

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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.

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Recipe for Success

Watch Edible Schoolyard NYC teachers and staff talk about how growing healthy eating habits in kids is the recipe for long-term success.

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2024-25 Impact Report

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