Greene received numerous awards for her work with Citymeals and in 1992 was honored as Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation. She was the winner of the International Association of Cooking Professionals' magazine writing award (2000) and a Silver Spoon from Food Arts magazine.
Greene's dedication to Citymeals was acknowledged through various honors, including being named Humanitarian of the Year by the James Beard Foundation in 1992. Her expertise as a writer also earned her recognition, with awards such as the International Association of Cooking Professionals' magazine writing award (2000) and a Silver Spoon from Food Arts magazine.