Coney Island Foodscape
About Foodscapes
Access to affordable and nutritious food is one of the cornerstones of good health. Without this, individuals—and communities—are at a higher risk of food insecurity and serious chronic diseases, including obesity, diabetes, and heart disease. To improve the health of New Yorkers, we must recognize that each neighborhood has a distinct food environment.
Purpose
These Foodscape reports provide a community-level snapshot of a community’s food environment, including data on healthy and unhealthy food consumption, food access, and diet-related diseases. Additionally, the reports detail a comprehensive guide of the many food-related resources available to residents within their neighborhoods to support them in eating healthier. The Hunter College New York City Food Policy Center has compiled this information from various sources, presenting it in a user-friendly format to help NYC residents and communities better understand their local foodscapes.
*All data from Community Health Profiles includes Brighton Beach, Coney Island, Gravesend, Homecrest, Sea Gate and West Brighton
*All data from DATA2GO includes Brighton Beach & Coney Island
Zip codes include: 11223, 11224
TABLE OF CONTENTS:
- DEMOGRAPHICS
- NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD
- FOOD CONSUMPTION
- HEALTH AND DISEASE STATUS
- ECONOMIC AND LIVING-CONDITION STRESS, CONTRIBUTORS TO FOOD INSECURITY
- EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BURDEN
- COMMUNITY GARDENS
- GREENTHUMB GARDENS
- SCHOOL GARDENS
- FARMERS’ MARKETS
- OFFICIAL SNAP ENROLLMENT SITES IN NYC – HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
- WIC SITES
- FOOD PANTRIES AND SOUP KITCHENS
- RETAIL FOOD STORES
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
- FOOD POLICY ORGANIZATIONS
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
DEMOGRAPHICS:
- Total Population: 106,459 (1.25% of NYC population) (1)
- Population by Race and Ethnicity of Coney Island and New York City (1)
- Coney Island: 16% Latino | NYC: 29% Latino
- Coney Island: 12% Black | NYC: 22% Black
- Coney Island: 56% White | NYC: 32% White
- Coney Island: 14% Asian/Pacific Islander | NYC: 15% Asian
- Coney Island: 1% Other | NYC: 2% Other
- Coney Island Population by Age: (1)
- 0-17 years: 19%
- 18-24 years: 8%
- 25-44 years: 25%
- 45-64 years: 27%
- 65+ years: 22%
- Life Expectancy:
- Born Outside the US:
NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD:
- Supermarket to Bodega Ratio: One (1) supermarket in Coney Island to 21 bodegas (1)
- Meal Gap (# of meals needed per year for food security): 3,798,001 (2)
- Food Insecurity:
- Residences that Lack a Kitchen:
- Households Receiving SNAP Benefits:
- Walking Distance to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: (4)
- Includes data from Coney Island/Sheepshead Bay (Zipcodes 11223, 11224, 11229, 11235)
- 5 minutes or less: 47% (Compared to 49% New York City-wide)
- 5-10 minutes: 16% (Compared to 18% New York City-wide)
- 10 minutes or more: 34% (Compared to 32% New York City-wide)
- Includes data from Coney Island/Sheepshead Bay (Zipcodes 11223, 11224, 11229, 11235)
FOOD CONSUMPTION:
- At Least One Serving of Fruits or Vegetables Per Day (percent of adults):
- No Fruits and Vegetables Yesterday:
- One or More 12-ounce Sugary Drinks Per Day (percent of adults):
HEALTH AND DISEASE STATUS:
- Adults Reporting Their Own Health as “Excellent,” “Very Good” or “Good” (percent of adults):
- Obesity (percent of adults):
- Childhood Obesity (percent of public school children in grades K through 8):
- Diabetes (percent of adults):
- Hypertension (percent of adults):
ECONOMIC AND LIVING-CONDITION STRESS, CONTRIBUTORS TO FOOD INSECURITY:
- Median Household Income:
- Poverty (percent of households with incomes below poverty):
- Unemployment (percent of people ages 16 and older):
- Extreme Housing Burden (percent of renters):
EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BURDEN
- Air Pollution (micrograms of fine particulate matter per cubic meter):
- Bicycle Network Coverage (percent of streets with bike lanes):
- Pedestrian Injury Hospitalizations (per 100,000 people):
- Any Physical Activity in the Past 30 Days (percent of adults):
CONEY ISLAND COMMUNITY GARDENS:
- 23rd Street Community Garden: 2327 Neptune Ave
CONEY ISLAND GREENTHUMB GARDENS:
There are over 600 GreenThumb community gardens across the city, and any resident can join a garden. Find the most up-to-date list of gardens using GreenThumb’s searchable Garden Map. (5)
- Surfside Garden Multi-Cultural Coalition: 2871 Surf Ave
- Santos White Community Garden: 2110 Mermaid Ave
CONEY ISLAND SCHOOL GARDENS:
- PS 231 PS 231@180: 5601 16th Ave
- IS 303 Herbert S. Eisenberg: 501 W Ave
- PS 90 Edna Cohen School: 2840 W 12th St
- PS 370 The Jim Thorpe School: 3000 W 1st St
- PS 721 Brooklyn Occupational Training Center: 64 Avenue X
- IS 228 David A. Boody: 228 Avenue S
- PS 329 Surfside: 2929 W 30th St
- PS 188 Michael E. Berdy: 3314 Neptune Ave
- PS 216 Arturo Toscanini: 350 Avenue X
CONEY ISLAND FARMERS’ MARKETS:
To ensure the below farmers’ markets are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.
- Edible Schoolyard NYC's Farm Stand at PS 216
E 1st St & Ave X, Friday 09:00AM-03:30PM, Year-Round, Every other week
Many farmers’ markets accept cash, SNAP/EBT, debit/credit, WIC and Senior FMNP coupons. They may also offer Health Bucks for EBT users — for every $5 spent in EBT, customers receive a $2 Health Buck coupon to purchase additional fruits and vegetables. For an updated list of farmers’ markets near you (including days/hours of operation) visit nyc.gov/health and search “farmers markets” or text “SoGood” to 877-877.
CONEY ISLAND OFFICIAL SNAP ENROLLMENT SITES IN NYC – HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION (HRA):
Data is updated on a continuous basis in collaboration with the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center’s Neighborhood Food Resource Guides.
- Clinton Hill: 495 Clermont Ave
- Coney Island S22: 2857-2865 W 8th St, 1st Floor
- American Italian Coalition of Organizations (AMICO): 138 Bay 20th St
*It is possible to apply for SNAP benefits online at https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap
CONEY ISLAND WIC SITES:
Data is updated on a continuous basis in collaboration with the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center’s Neighborhood Food Resource Guides.
- Coney Island Hospital: 2601 Ocean Parkway 11224, (718) 483-5090
CONEY ISLAND PANTRIES AND SOUP KITCHENS:
Data is updated on a continuous basis in collaboration with the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center’s Neighborhood Food Resource Guides.
- Haber House Senior Center
3024 W 24th St, 11224, (718) 372-5775 - Chabad Neshama
311 Sea Breeze Ave, 11224, (718) 763-5318, (718) 946-9833 - Salt and Sea Mission Church, Inc.
1530 Mermaid Ave, 11224, (718) 975-0305 - Jewish Community Council (JCC) of Greater Coney Island
3001 W 37th St, 11224, (718) 449-5000 - Campaign Against Hunger, Coney Island - Mobile Food Pantry
Corner of Neptune & 33rd St, 11224, (718) 773-3551 - Campaign Against Hunger, Marlboro Housing Development - Mobile Food Pantry
2304 W 8th St, Building 20, 11223, (718) 773-3551 - Met Council Project, Abraham Residence II
3811 Surf Ave, 11224, (212) 453-9526, (212) 453-9500, (718) 449-7145 - River Fund Mobile Unit - Brooklyn
2002 Neptune Ave, 11224, (718) 441-1125 - Mount Ararat Senior Center
1630 Saint Mark's Ave, 11233, (718) 922-1304 - Warbasse Jewish Heritage
2790 W 5th St, 11224, (718) 796-2464 - ACTS Community Development Corps, Coney Island Lighthouse Mission - Food Pantry
2114 Mermaid Ave, 11224, (718) 415-1170 - Met Council Project, Abraham Residence I
3915 Neptune Ave, 11224, (212) 453-9526, (212) 453-9500, (718) 449-7145 - Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Our Lady of Solace
2866 W 17th St, 11224, (718) 726-9790 x6 (x8025) - ACTS Community Development Corps, Coney Island Lighthouse Mission - Soup Kitchen
2114 Mermaid Ave, 11224, (718) 415-1170 - St. John's Bread & Life, Coney Island - Mobile Soup Kitchen
Mermaid Ave & W 21st St, 11224, (718) 539-2324
*Food pantry and soup kitchen hours subject to change, and requirements may be needed to register for food pantries. Call a specific location for more information before going for the first time.
CONEY ISLAND RETAIL FOOD STORES:
*This list below includes all retail food stores from a Google Maps Places API search with keyword search terms “bakery, cafe, convenience store, deli, food, grocery, supermarket.”
Data is updated on a continuous basis in collaboration with the Hunter College NYC Food Policy Center’s Neighborhood Food Resource Guides.
- Albert Fruit
730 Avenue U 11223, (718) 339-9331 - Orels Food & Vegetables
2339 Ocean Pkwy 11223, - Meats Supreme
181 Avenue U 11223, (718) 372-4555 - Smart Cost Russian Food
255 Kings Hwy 11223, - Netcost Market
608 Sheepshead Bay Rd 11224, (718) 946-5400 - MV Quick Stop Corp
2875 W 8th St 11224, (718) 946-3807 - Mermaid 2 Deli
3222 Mermaid Ave 11224, (347) 462-4827, (718) 373-3331 - 86 Deli
2637 86th St #1 11223, (718) 265-2540 - Adam's Deli On The Corner
525 Kings Hwy 11223, (718) 645-1480 - Coney Deli Grocery
2803 Mermaid Ave 11224, (646) 641-7133 - Green Apple Deli
2321 Mermaid Ave 11224, (347) 492-3172 - In & Out Deli & Grill
2328 Mermaid Ave 11224, (718) 872-7210 - Sanaa Deli
1526 Mermaid Ave 11224, - AKM Deli & Grocery
383 Avenue X 11223, - Food to Live
2769 W 15th St 11224, (718) 717-1029 - Fruits by Pesha
2045 Mcdonald Ave 11223, (917) 612-0660 - Walgreens
2590 Coney Island Ave 11223, (718) 648-0120 - A & T Grocery
2908 Stillwell Ave 11224, (718) 946-3289 - Min's Fish Market
316 Avenue U 11223, (718) 373-5169 - Hak Farmer Market
167 Avenue U 11223, (347) 673-7144 - Fine Fare Supermarket
2901 Mermaid Ave 11224, (718) 266-7527 - Holon Middle East Grocery Store
527 Kings Hwy 11223, (718) 336-7758 - Big Apple Quality Fruit & Vegetable
294 Kings Hwy 11223, (347) 312-4658 - Ouri's Fruit
427 Avenue U 11223, (718) 645-0020 - La Villita Fruits and Juices
310 Kings Hwy 11223, (347) 673-5275 - Big Sam Food
2327 Mermaid Ave 11224, - Akiva Grocery
409 Avenue U 11223, (718) 265-6555 - West Grill & Deli Grocery
1904 Mermaid Ave 11224, - Mermaid Prime Meat
1610 Mermaid Ave 11224, (718) 266-3202 - CVS
494 Neptune Ave 11224, (718) 996-2233 - SG Convenience Corporation
730 Kings Hwy 11223, - P & P Convenience
2436 Stillwell Ave 11223, (718) 266-7421 - Key Food Supermarket
505 Neptune Ave 11224, (718) 714-6049 - Fresh Food Choice
2715 Mermaid Ave 11224, (718) 513-6511 - Prime Cut
431 Avenue U 11223, (718) 375-6328 - Rite Aid
3001-27 Mermaid Ave 11224, (718) 373-2818 - Deli Grocery & Grill
2706 Mermaid Ave 11224, (718) 975-1379 - K & B Gourmet Deli
2827 Mermaid Ave 11224, (347) 462-9306 - Fruit and Vegetables
470 Avenue P 11223, (718) 339-2170 - Noel Deli & Grocery
1890 W 6th St 11223, (718) 376-5619 - Shaba Deli & Grocery
2387 Stillwell Ave 11223, (718) 996-1080 - Express Deli/Mashallah Deli
2115 Surf Ave 11224, (718) 265-1667 - A & B Grocery
353 Avenue S 11223, - Key Food Supermarket
319 Kings Hwy 11223, (718) 627-1570 - A Deli
1105 Avenue S 11223, - Walgreens
946 Kings Hwy 11223, (718) 645-2689 - Key Food Supermarket
599 Avenue Z 11223, (718) 934-4279 - Avner Kosher Fish Market
521 Kings Hwy 11223, (718) 645-3474 - Lavi Glatt
805 Avenue U 11223, (718) 998-2330 - H & I Grocery
2847 86th St 11223, (718) 372-6207 - Quick Stop
2404 Coney Island Ave 11223, - Kings 7 Deli & Grocery
268 Kings Hwy 11223, (347) 492-3257 - 1626 Mini Mart
1626 Stillwell Ave 11223, (718) 232-7493 - Kosher Corner Supermarket Inc
2055 McDonald Ave 11223, (718) 998-2400 - Helalah Supermarket
2115 Surf Ave 11224, (718) 265-0196 - Chalouh Market
728 Avenue U 11223, (718) 627-7270 - Lucky Day Convenience Store Inc.
2637 86th St 11223, - T-L Food Market Inc.
119 Avenue U 11223, (718) 333-1688 - 7-Eleven
133 Avenue U 11223, (718) 449-1793 - Yafranny Deli Corp
2728 Mermaid Ave 11224, (718)-372-5089 - Beach Deli
3204 Mermaid Ave 11224, (718) 513-3995 - United Express Deli & grill
237 Avenue X 11223, (718) 676-9440 - Belarus Supermarket
495 Neptune Ave 11224, (718) 373-5595 - New West 10th Deli
97 Avenue S 11223, (347) 275-2005 - C-Town
237-243 Avenue U 11223, (718) 373-5100 - Busy Corner Grocery Inc
801 Kings Hwy 11223, (718) 645-9833 - Associated Supermarkets
480 Avenue P 11223, (718) 375-6815 - Bay Parkway Food
320 Kings Hwy 11223, (718) 336-7200 - Atlas Meat Market
387 Avenue X 11223, - Ralph Fruit
507 Kings Hwy 11223, (718) 339-1077 - Millennium Deli & Grocery
3038 Neptune Ave 11224, (718) 449-5711 - H & H Grocery
146 Highlawn Ave 11223, (718) 759-6466 - Gourmet Deli
2789 86th St 11223, (718) 266-1072 - Island Neighborhood Gourmet Food
2909 Surf Ave 11224, (718) 265-0305 - Stillwell Grocery Inc
1801 Stillwell Ave 11223, (718) 372-2715 - 7 & 7 Gourmet Deli
2904 Stillwell Ave 11224, (347) 713-5361 - LQA Grocery II
1602b Mermaid Ave 11224, - 1716 Mermaid Ave Deli & Grocery
1716 Mermaid Ave 11224, - Loy Wong Food Market
312 Kings Hwy 11223, - Fruit & Vegetable Brothers
249 Avenue X 11223, (718) 339-2449 - Foodtown of Bensonhurst
1949 Stillwell Ave 11223, (718) 266-8100 - SRR Convenience Store
315 Kings Hwy 11223, (917) 909-6382 - Washington Cherry Inc
3024 Mermaid Ave 11224, (718) 946-0885 - Dolce Italia
320 Avenue U 11223, (718) 837-2464 - I & D Glatt Meat & Poultry
482 Avenue P 11223, (718) 339-8555 - F Grocery Food Corp (Quick Deli and Grill)
246 Avenue U 11223, (718) 266-2193 - Star Deli & Grill
397 Avenue X 11223, (718) 758-5004 - Jerusalem Glatt Meat
710 Kings Hwy 11223, (718) 375-8879 - Avenue S Supermarket
802 Avenue S 11223, (718) 998-5884 - Ocean Grocery & Deli
631 Gravesend Neck Rd 11223, (718) 375-9450 - Sam's Deli
288 Avenue U 11223, (718) 266-0377 - New Taste of China
2793b 86th St 11223, (718) 372-3222 - Neptune Deli Grocery (Amir Grocery Corp)
1502 Neptune Ave 11224, - AKM Deli & Grocery
387 Avenue X 11223, - Key Food Supermarket
3485 Neptune Ave 11224, (718) 372-7468 - Leanly Chinese Food
1627 Mermaid Ave 11224, (718) 266-1823 - 99 Cent Xpress
2815 Mermaid Ave 11224, (718) 714-6254 - Ocean Bay Market
2424 Coney Island Ave 11223, (718) 382-1688 - Rite Aid
344 Avenue X 11223, (718) 375-8257 - Universal Groceries
156 Avenue U 11223, - DJ Deli
2808 W 36th St 11224, - 7-Eleven
953 Kings Hwy 11223, (718) 336-0413 - 2317 Coney Convenience Inc
2317 Coney Island Ave 11223, (718) 376-1018
PARKS IN CONEY ISLAND:
To ensure the below businesses and organizations are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.
- Luna Playground: 2941 W 12th St, 11224
- Steeplechase Park: 1904 Surf Ave, 11224
- Neptune Playground: 2840 W 12th St, 11224
- McDonald Playground: 2099 Mc Donald Ave, 11223
- Nautilus Playground: W 30th St & W 32nd St, 11224
- Poseidon Playground: 3001 W 27th St, 11224
- Marlboro Playground: Avenue W & W 11th St, 11223
- Coney Island Beach & Boardwalk: 37 Riegelmann Boardwalk, 11224
- Asser Levy Park: 2955 Sea Breeze Ave, 11224
- Coney Island Creek Park: 3871 Polar St, 11224
- Surf Playground: 2501 Surf Ave, 11224
- Scarangella Park: Stillwell Ave, Avenue U, Avenue V, 11223
- Century Playground: 2955 W 3rd St, 11224
- Kaiser Park: 2529 Neptune Ave, 11224
- West Playground: 2536 W St, 11223
FOOD POLICY ORGANIZATIONS IN CONEY ISLAND:
To ensure the below organizations are and services are being offered, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.
- Sephardic Bikur Holim Food Pantry: 425 Kings Highway, 11223 (718) 787-1100
- Coney Island Lighthouse Mission: 2114 Mermaid Ave, 11224 (718) 415-1170
- Acts Community Development Corp.: 2114 Mermaid Ave, 11224 (718) 415-1170
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
- Jewish Community Council of Greater Coney Island
- Alliance for Coney Island
- Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Coney Island
- Urban Neighborhood Services: Coney Island
Last updated: 10/17/21
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Article Image: “New York City (NYC) Neighborhood Maps – By Borough – Brooklyn.” NYCdata, Baruch College Zicklin School of Business, https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/nycdata/population-geography/maps-boroughs.htm.
