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New York City Public Schools is committed to the health and well-being of every child and proudly provides free, nutritious meals to all students every day. The healthy food we provide helps students succeed inside and outside the classroom.

Our school cafeterias feature a nutritious plant-based dish as the primary menu item every Friday. Many of these meals are made from scratch with fresh ingredients.

Plant-based meals are rich in vitamins, minerals, fiber, and protein. Plant-Powered Friday also exposes students to meals prepared in different, flavorful ways, encouraging students to make healthy food choices for a lifetime.

Discover our Plant-Powered Friday meal recipes below. You can prepare these dishes at home and enjoy delicious, nutritious plant-based food anytime!

Visit our menu page to see what is being served.