New York City public schools implement ‘Vegan Fridays’

Published February 4, 2022 6:21pm ET



New York City public schools observed their first Vegan Friday, doubling the number of meatless days in cafeterias under the stewardship of vegan New York City Mayor Eric Adams.

Adams said there would be no more pizza, mozzarella sticks, or macaroni and cheese served on Fridays, complementing the existing Meatless Mondays, which also restrict what students can eat for one day each week to promote vegetarian alternatives.

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