NYC Public Schools Are Going Vegan on Fridays

Beginning this month, NYC public schools are implementing Vegan Fridays, following the success of Meatless Mondays and Meatless Fridays. Mayor Eric Adams and the Department of Education made this decision to introduce students to healthy, nutritious plant-based foods. The vegan lunches will include options like vegan veggie tacos, seasoned broccoli, and chickpea wraps, among others, with non-vegan options still available upon request.

The goal of Vegan Fridays is to cater to the growing vegetarian and vegan student population while also making immune-boosting foods more accessible to everyone. Neal Barnard, President of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, highlights the importance of providing students with healthy options that taste good and set them up for a lifetime of good health. All menu items, including the vegan options, have been taste-tested and approved by students themselves, ensuring both nutrition and enjoyability of the meals.