Throughout four deliberation sessions, Assembly Members decided to advance this idea to one of the final borough ballots for New Yorkers to vote on. The idea has been edited by Assembly Members and CEC staff to fit ballot character limits and remove all references to specific institutions and geographies. Here is the final idea title and description as it will appear on the ballot:
Healthy Hot Meals Program
Ashley Melo-mamon
On the Ballot
- Idea Submission for The People's Money:
- A partnership with local chefs and Agape Food Rescue to prepare and distribute nutritious hot meals to families, seniors, and unhoused individuals on designated community meal days
- What is the problem your idea aims to address?
- Many families cannot afford fresh, cooked meals and rely on unhealthy processed foods. Seniors and unhoused neighbors often lack the ability to cook or store meals. This program provides immediate hunger relief and ensures reliable access to high-quality, prepared food. ✅ Nutrition & Cooking Workshop
- Which groups does your idea focus on? Select all that apply
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Youth (under 24)Public Housing ResidentsPeople with DisabilitiesLimited English SpeakersImmigrants / MigrantsLGBTQIA+ PeopleUnhoused People
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