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  Welcome to NYCNEN!

About Us

​Mission
NYCNEN is dedicated to educating and supporting a network of members who seek to improve the food and nutrition environment for a healthier New York City.

Values
• Create a dynamic organizational environment that encourages members to actively participate, exchange ideas, contribute and network
• Promote food systems that support improved nutrition and public health
• Enhance nutrition education practices that embrace cultural competency, empowerment critical thinking and a full range of literacy levels
• Provide a forum for professional development
• Foster sound public policy that supports nutrition and health
• Affirm the relationship between research and nutrition practice

NYCNEN Timeline
1998 - NYCNEN started with a grant from USDA. Founding members were Toni Liquori (Community Food Resource Center, now known as FoodChange) and Lynn Perton ( NYS Department of Health)
         - CRFC/Food Change hosted NYCNEN until 2006

2001 - NYCNEN launched a listserv as a Yahoo! group
         - Logo developed

2004 - Developed proposals leading to the development of Food Systems Network NYC

2006 - Columbia University Teachers College, Nutrition Program becomes host agency

2007 - Formal membership started. Membership dues established

2008 - Website launched

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NYCNEN thanks the Program in Nutrition at Teachers College,
​Columbia University for their ongoing support.
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  • About
    • Steering and Envisioning Committee
    • Past SEC
    • CPEU Information
  • Membership
    • Organizational Memberships
  • Calendar
  • Past Events
  • Gallery
  • Contact
  • Members Only
  • Non-clickable Page