Serves 165 yeshivot and day schools through the distribution of subsidized kosher commodities, the processing of claims for government reimbursements for school food programs, the preparation of periodic governmental reviews of food service programs, and the development of balanced menus, and more. The department worked with the New York State Nutrition Consortium and the New York City Board of Education in lobbying New York State officials to supplement cuts by the federal government for summer nutrition programs.