Plant Powered Metro New York

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About us

Plant Powered Metro New York is catalyzing the local movement for vibrant health through whole-food, plant based (WFPB) nutrition. We empower and support people who have chosen this diet and lifestyle, raise awareness locally about the tremendous health benefits, and seek to bring about communal change.

Everyone is welcome to participate in our network at any place along the journey to health. Whether you are coming to this way of life via The China Study or Dr. Joel Fuhrman, Forks Over Knives or Dr. Greger, Engine2 or Dr. Caldwell Esselstyn, you will find a community of like-minded friends who are learning from each other and eager to bring the benefits of WFPB nutrition to the wider community.

Our meetings are held online and at various locations throughout New York City, Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey.

To learn more, visit us at www.ppmny.org and join our mailing list.

Featured event

Woven Together Gala

Thu, Mar 19 · 6:30 PM EDT

Prince George Ballroom, 15 East 27th Street, New York, NY, US

Please join us for a joyful evening that honors the shared stories, partnerships, and commitments that have shaped Plant Powered Metro New York’s first seven years — and the collective future we are building together.

PPMNY empowers diverse communities to live vibrantly and to prevent and reverse chronic disease through whole food, plant-based nutrition.

We are woven together through relationships and partnerships that transform personal and collective health.

Honorees
Pioneers
Ocean Robbins &
John Robbins, in memoriam
who sparked a food revolution

Community Champions
JASA
leading the way to healthy aging in NYC
with special recognition of JASA leaders:
Arielle Basch, MPH, MBA
Chief Business Development Officer
Tania Collazo, MS, RDN, CDN
Senior Director of Nutrition Services
Aisha Parillon
Senior Director of Older Adult Centers

Host Committee
in formation
Caryn Hartglass
Lianna Levine Reisner & Elnatan Reisner
Anthony Masiello
Veronica McLymont, PhD, RDN
Victoria Moran
Jacquie Talbott

We invite you to be part of a powerful tapestry of impact as we gather to celebrate and support accessible, culturally-rooted, community-centered health for all. We are weaving a healthier future together!

Hearty plant-based (all vegan) appetizers, hors d’oeuvres, and mocktails will be served. Woven Together is a dry event.

Festive dress.

VIP reception will take place from 6:00 - 6:30 PM.
Space is limited. Registration will close on Tuesday, March 10, or when we fill the room.

Can't make it? Support PPMNY with a gift today.

Questions? Contact Beth Lauren, beth.lauren@ppmny.org

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Upcoming events

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Love Over Money: Movie Night in Poinciana
Sun, Mar 8 · 4:00 PM EDT
Location not specified yet
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Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a home-hosted community screening of Love Over Money in Poinciana, FL.

The film shares the powerful true story of John Robbins, heir to the Baskin-Robbins fortune, who walked away from a billion-dollar inheritance to live in alignment with his values — sparking a global conversation about food, health, and purpose.

After the film, we’ll open the floor for a group discussion to share reflections and takeaways.

Guests are invited to bring a light snack to share, made with whole plant foods — whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Please, no animal-based foods, vegan processed foods, white flours, or added oils, and we ask you to minimize added sweeteners and salt.

Not sure what to bring? Reach out to info@ppmny.org for simple dish ideas or explore recipes via our website at https://plantpoweredmetrony.org/recipes/
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Nutrition for Healthy Kidneys
Mon, Mar 9 · 7:00 PM EDT
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Online
Online
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Kidney health is deeply tied to what we eat. As the organ tasked with filtering our blood, kidneys are susceptible to many challenges created by food and environmental toxins.

Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a live interview and Q&A with renal dietitian Lauren Budd Levy on protecting kidney health through plant-based nutrition. You’ll learn how food choices can support kidney disease prevention and treatment, with practical guidance you can use right away.

We’ll also share two cooking demos created by PPMNY for the National Kidney Foundation, highlighting kidney-friendly, plant-powered meals, with dietitian Marty Davey.

Come ready with questions on all things kidneys!

Lauren Budd Levy, MS, RDN, CSR, is the founder of Happy Health Nutrition, a virtual insurance-based nutrition private practice specializing in plant-based eating patterns to treat chronic disease, with a focus on kidney health. She holds a Masters Degree in Nutritional Biology and is a Certified Specialist in Renal Nutrition.

Marty Davey, RD, CDN, is PPMNY’s Education and Research Manager. After decades in the film and TV business, Marty decided to become a dietitian and spent many years working as a nutrition researcher, with roles in the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine's GEICO study and the NEW Soul study at the University of South Carolina.
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Get Started: Embrace the Power of Plants
Tue, Mar 10 · 7:00 PM EDT
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Online
Online
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A welcoming introduction to plant-powered living

If you’re curious about eating more plant foods but not sure where to begin, this one’s for you! Whether you’re exploring more natural ways to support your health, hoping to feel more energized, or just want to eat more nourishing meals, this live virtual meeting will help you get started with clarity and confidence.

Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a dynamic, interactive hour that explores the POWER of whole food, plant-based eating:
• Learn the basics of whole food, plant-based nutrition.
• Discover practical tips for stocking your kitchen and building simple meals you’ll enjoy.
• Hear a story of health transformation from a PPMNY community member.
• Bring your questions for our live Q&A and community conversation.

Walk away with fresh inspiration and practical tools to support your journey to lasting health, plus a free starter packet with meal ideas and simple recipes.
1 attendee
Love Over Money: Movie Night in Astoria
Thu, Mar 12 · 6:30 PM EDT
Astoria, Queens, Long Island City, NY, US
Register here!

Join Plant Powered Metro New York for a community screening of Love Over Money, hosted in the residence of Enrica Sacca, PPMNY co-founder and lead organizer.

The film shares the powerful true story of John Robbins, heir to the Baskin-Robbins fortune, who walked away from a billion-dollar inheritance to live in alignment with his values — sparking a global conversation about food, health, and purpose.

After the film, we’ll open the floor for a group discussion to share reflections and takeaways.

Guests are invited to bring a light snack to share, made with whole plant foods — whole grains, beans, fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds. Please, no animal-based foods, vegan processed foods, white flours, or added oils, and we ask you to minimize added sweeteners and salt.

Not sure what to bring? Reach out to info@ppmny.org for simple dish ideas or explore recipes via our website at https://plantpoweredmetrony.org/recipes/
3 attendees