No Kid Hungry New York was joined by New York City Public Schools Chancellor Kamar H. Samuels to recognize 39 “NYC Hunger Heroes”– extraordinary professionals in City schools who have gone above and beyond to serve approximately 850,000 nutritious meals to students every day.
Food service workers from each school district and food program staff from NYC Schools’ central office received awards for their meaningful contributions to combating child hunger.
These 39 workers are on the frontlines of combating hunger in New York City Public Schools, as more than 270,000 children in New York City – or approximately one in four kids – are facing hunger. School meal programs play a critical role in ensuring kids get two healthy meals a day while also helping families stretch their food budget.
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Local 237 congratulates all the honorees. We are especially proud of our members, School Food Service Managers Janei Bostic and Clive Grant, on their selection and thank them for their extraordinary dedication to ensuring New York City’s school children have the nutritious meals they need to learn, grow and thrive everyday!
Clive Grant, District 18
"Mr. Grant is an exceptional manager whose leadership inspires everyone around him to strive for excellence. Through his strong belief in teamwork, he creates an environment where every voice is valued and collaboration leads to success. His dedication and tireless work ethic set a powerful example, motivating others to give their best each day. With patience, integrity, and clear vision, he guides his team through challenges while celebrating their achievements, proving that true leadership is not only about result but about empowering people to grow, succeed, and feel proud of the work they accomplish together."
Janei Bostic, District 25
"I am pleased to nominate Janei Bostic for District 25’s Hunger Hero Award. Janei serves as a School Food Service Manager for four different schools, and she consistently goes above and beyond the responsibilities of her position. Her dedication to ensuring students receive nutritious meals each day is evident in the care, organization, and professionalism she brings to every site she supports.
In addition to managing multiple schools, Janei regularly volunteers to cover additional locations when other managers are absent. She has even stepped in to support schools outside of her assigned district when needed. Her willingness to help wherever she is needed demonstrates her strong work ethic and deep commitment to our students and community.
Janei maintains a consistently positive attitude and leads by example. She inspires her staff through her teamwork, reliability, and encouragement, creating a supportive and productive work environment. Her leadership not only strengthens her teams but also ensures smooth and efficient operations across all the schools she serves.
For her outstanding dedication, flexibility, and commitment to student nutrition, I proudly nominate Janei Bostic for the District 25 Hunger Hero Award."
