Food and Nutrition in New York’s Prisons

On November 26, the New York Health Foundation (NYHealth) hosted a discussion on the state of food and nutrition in New York’s prison system. Food quality and access play a crucial role in health outcomes for incarcerated people.

A new report by the Correctional Association of New York, supported by NYHealth, highlights challenges and presents opportunities to improve food systems in prisons.

Speakers discussed the ways food affects the health of incarcerated New Yorkers and examine potential policy changes to improve food access and quality in prisons, reduce health disparities, and address food insecurity.

Speakers were:

• Edward Gibbs, New York State Assemblymember
• Daniel F. Martuscello, Commissioner, Department of Corrections and Community Supervision (DOCCS)
• Rodlescia Sneed, Ph.D., M.P.H., Assistant Professor, Wayne State University
• Julia McCarthy, Senior Program Officer, NYHealth (moderator)

Watch the webinar recording.