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Closing the Gap: Food Access and Affordability in NYC Legislative Breakfast and Panel

About the Event

This legislative breakfast and panel explores how policy and legislation are shaping equitable food access in New York City. Experts will discuss strategies to address food insecurity, strengthen local food systems, and expand access to affordable, culturally relevant food. The conversation will highlight policy and legislative tools, cross-sector collaboration, and innovative solutions to build a more resilient and inclusive food landscape.

Attend the Event

Thursday, June 4, 2026

Thursday, June 4, 2026

9:00 am - 11:00 am

9:00 am - 11:00 am

New York Law School

185 West Broadway

New York, NY 10013

New York Law School

185 West Broadway

New York, NY 10013

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Agenda

9 AM EDT

30 MINS
9 AM EDT 30 MINS

Registration, Breakfast, Networking

9:30 AM EDT

5 MINS
9:30 AM EDT 5 MINS

Welcoming Remarks by Emcee

9:35 AM EDT

15 MINS
9:35 AM EDT 15 MINS

Keynote Speaker

Julie Menin
Julie Menin
Council Member
New York City
Julie Menin
Julie Menin
Council Member
New York City
Julie Menin
Julie Menin
Council Member
New York City

9:50 AM EDT

1 HR
9:50 AM EDT 1 HR

Panel

Leslie Gordon
Leslie Gordon
President and CEO
Food Bank For NYC
Thomas McNeil
Thomas McNeil
Public Policy Manager
Instacart
Taina Rodriguez
Taina Rodriguez
Associate Director
Food and Dignity Programs at Part of the Solution (POTS)
Leslie Gordon
Leslie Gordon
President and CEO
Food Bank For NYC
Thomas McNeil
Thomas McNeil
Public Policy Manager
Instacart
Taina Rodriguez
Taina Rodriguez
Associate Director
Food and Dignity Programs at Part of the Solution (POTS)
Leslie Gordon
Leslie Gordon
President and CEO
Food Bank For NYC
Thomas McNeil
Thomas McNeil
Public Policy Manager
Instacart
Taina Rodriguez
Taina Rodriguez
Associate Director
Food and Dignity Programs at Part of the Solution (POTS)

10:50 AM EDT

10 MINS
10:50 AM EDT 10 MINS

Closing Remarks

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