Flatlands/Canarsie 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 Bergen Beach, Canarsie, Flatlands, Georgetown, Marine Park and Mill Basin
Zip codes include: 11210, 11234, 11236
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
- SUMMER MEALS
- COMMUNITY GARDENS
- GREENTHUMB GARDENS
- SCHOOL GARDENS
- FARMERS’ MARKETS
- OFFICIAL SNAP ENROLLMENT SITES IN NYC – HUMAN RESOURCES ASSOCIATION
- FOOD PANTRIES AND SOUP KITCHENS
- RETAIL FOOD STORES
- PHYSICAL ACTIVITY
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
DEMOGRAPHICS:
- Total Population: 195,264 (2.29% of NYC population) (1)
- Population by Race and Ethnicity of Flatlands/Canarsie and New York City (1)
- Flatlands/Canarsie: 8% Latino | NYC: 29% Latino
- Flatlands/Canarsie: 59% Black | NYC: 22% Black
- Flatlands/Canarsie: 26% White | NYC: 32% White
- Flatlands/Canarsie: 5% Asian/Pacific Islander | NYC: 15% Asian
- Flatlands/Canarsie: 2% Other | NYC: 2% Other
- Flatlands/Canarsie Population by Age: (1)
- 0-17 years: 23%
- 18-24 years: 9%
- 25-44 years: 27%
- 45-64 years: 28%
- 65+ years: 13%
- Life Expectancy:
- Born Outside the US:
NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD:
- Supermarket to Bodega Ratio: One (1) supermarket in Flatlands/Canarsie to 9 bodegas (1)
- Meal Gap (# of meals needed per year for food security): 7,243,599 (2)
- Food Insecurity:
- Residences that Lack a Kitchen:
- Households Receiving SNAP Benefits:
- Walking Distance to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: (4)
- 5 minutes or less: 32% (Compared to 49% New York City-wide)
- 5-10 minutes: 18% (Compared to 18% New York City-wide)
- 10 minutes or more: 44% (Compared to 32% New York City-wide)
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):
FLATLANDS/CANARSIE SUMMER MEALS:
To ensure everyone has access to nutritious meals, the Department of Education’s Meal Hubs were created in response to COVID-19 and have expanded service to all children and adults across the five boroughs. Sites serve grab-and-go meal service for adults and children and no one is turned away. No registration or identification is required.
During the summer of 2020, over 400 Meal Hubs operated from 7:30am-11:30am for children and families and 11:30am-1:30pm for adults. Starting September 29, 200 Meal Hubs continue to provide grab-and-go meal service for all New Yorkers on Monday-Friday between 3-5pm.
Please check the DOE website for updates and search for Free Meals at the select public school buildings here or text “NYCFOOD” or “COMIDA” to 877-877.
FLATLANDS/CANARSIE COMMUNITY GARDENS:
- East 43rd Street Block Association Community Garden: 1087 43rd St
- The Floyd Bennett Garden Association : 127-267 Aviation Rd
FLATLANDS/CANARSIE 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)
- Ponderosa Garden: 664 E 105th St
- Canarsie Neighborhood: 9299 Schenck St
- Serenity Community Garden: 4402 Avenue L
FLATLANDS/CANARSIE SCHOOL GARDENS:
FLATLANDS/CANARSIE FARMERS’ MARKETS:
To ensure the below farmers’ markets are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.
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.
FLATLANDS/CANARSIE 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
FLATLANDS/CANARSIE 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.
- Nostrand Avenue Distribution Site/COJO Of Flatbush
2306 Nostrand Ave, 11210, (718) 377-2900 - Bnai Raphael Chesed Organization, Inc.
3846 Flatlands Ave, 11234, (917) 861-7282 - Roman Catholic Church of Mary Queen of Heaven
1304 E 57th St, 11234, (718) 763-2330 - Hebrew Educational Society
9502 Seaview Ave, 11236, (718) 241-3000 - Brooklyn Generation School
6565 Flatlands Ave, 11236, (718) 968-4200, (718) 968-4101 - Divine Intervention Institute
2070 Flatbush Ave, 11234, (516) 655-6282 - Redeemed Christian Church of God International Chapel
781 E 93rd St, 11236, (347) 955-4403 - Jewish Community Council of Canarsie 2
8700 Ave K, 11236, (718) 495-6210 - Church of God (of Remsen Avenue)
627 Remsen Ave, 11236, (718) 346-4897 - Bay View Houses Resident Association
2085 Rockaway Pkwy, 11236, (347) 216-5909, (347) 554-8959 - Brooklyn College Campus Pantry
2705 Campus Rd, 524 Student Center, 11210, (718) 951-5352 - International Pentecostal City Mission
9202 Church Ave, 11236, (718) 342-9005 - Kingslawn United Presbyterian Church
2362 Ralph Ave, 11234, (718) 241-0736 - Jewish Aid Committee
105-57 Flatlands Ave, 11236, - Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Our Lady Of Miracles, Canarsie Cluster Center
757 E 86th St, 11236, (718) 257-2400 - Crown Ministry
10405 Glenwood Rd, 11236, (718) 257-4450 - St. Thomas Aquinas Food Pantry
1550 Hendrickson St, 11234, (718) 252-4883 - Our Lady Charity for the Community Inc
5816 Farragut Rd, 11234, (347) 661-8558 - Liberty Hall Cathedral of Praise
1407 Flatbush Ave, 11236, (718) 209-0200 - Mamre Enrichment Program
1623-27 Utica Ave, 11234, (718) 258-2716 - Brooklyn College Campus Pantry
2900 Bedford Ave, 11210, (718) 951-5352 - MAMRE Enrichment Program
1635 Utica Ave, 11234, (347) 844-0093 - Children of the Light Ministry
1171 E 95th St, 11236, (347) 794-4130, (347) 384-4535 - Met Council On Jewish Poverty
5361 Preston Ct, 11234, (718) 763-5318, (718) 530-3466 - Zion Church of the Truth Community Service
8315 Flatlands Ave, 11236, - Flatlands Reformed Church Community Center
3931 Kings Hwy, 11210, (718) 252-5540 - Berean Seventh Day Adventist Church
1713 Ralph Ave, 11236, (718) 444-4211
*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.
FLATLANDS/CANARSIE 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.
- Fruit & Vegetable Supreme
1099 E 56th St 11234, (718) 763-5554 - Dollar Tree
2120 Rockaway Pkwy 11236, (718) 306-5440 - Dollar General
2027 Utica Ave 11234, (347) 991-5360 - La Flor de Atlixco II Deli & Grocery
2440 Nostrand Ave 11210, (718) 928-7964 - Canarsie Meat Market
1435 Rockaway Pkwy 11236, (718) 272-0772 - Nostrand Market Corp
2022 Nostrand Ave 11210, (718) 942-4199 - Evelyn Grocery
1020 E 92nd St 11236, (718) 257-3935 - Mill Basin Convenience
6001 Strickland Ave 11234, - Key Food Supermarket
1804 Ralph Ave 11236, (718) 444-4385 - 7-Eleven
2247 Utica Ave 11234, (718) 692-0099 - Ideal Food Basket
1871 Rockaway Pkwy 11236, (718) 531-0205 - SAA Deli Grocery
9401 Avenue L 11236, (718) 272-1570 - CVS
4901 Kings Hwy 11234, (718) 252-3791 - Key Food Supermarket
2326 Nostrand Ave 11210, (718) 253-8152 - Bismillah Meat & Grocery
1964 Flatbush Ave 11234, (718) 676-2777 - Stop 1 Deli & Grocery
1705 Ralph Ave 11236, (718) 763-0421 - Food Universe
2424 Flatbush Ave 11234, (718) 758-1289 - CC Food
1853 Flatbush Ave 11210, (347) 254-4216 - Key Food Supermarket
2066 Rockaway Pkwy 11236, (718) 968-1820 - Glenwood Deli
2816 Glenwood Rd 11210, - Brooklyn Fresh Market
6214 Avenue U 11234, - Saborcito Puebla Deli Grocery
4016 Glenwood Rd 11210, (718) 859-2948 - San Diego Deli and Grocery
4023 Glenwood Rd 11210, (347) 405-7420 - Fine Fare Supermarket
1498 Flatbush Ave 11210, (718) 434-3136 - Food Universe Marketplace
2424 Flatbush Ave 11234, (718) 758-1289 - Ideal Food Basket
1967 Flatbush Ave 11234, (718) 377-4302 - Avenue N Deli Corporation
6309 Ave N 11234, (347) 462-9064 - South Shore Finest Deli
5910 Glenwood Rd 11234, (347) 371-9069 - Star's Mini Market
5002 Avenue M 11234, (718) 377-0797 - Golden Gate Fruit Market
2080 Flatbush Ave 11234, (718) 377-2581 - 99 Cents Town
1940 Nostrand Ave 11210, (718) 859-6633 - Golden Vegetable & Grocery A
1819 Flatbush Ave 11210, (718) 258-0240 - Rite Aid
2577 Nostrand Ave 11210, (718) 258-1812 - Gitto Farmer's Market
38 N Market St 11236, (718) 209-4587 - DK Fish Market
2921 Glenwood Rd 11210, (718) 434-2038 - Avenue B Grocery
9010 Avenue B 11236, (718) 342-6730 - Walgreens
1847 Rockaway Pkwy 11236, (718) 251-0426 - 7-Eleven
10504 Flatlands Ave 11236, (718) 257-1858 - Dollar General
4118 Farragut Rd 11210, (347) 916-3555 - Mill Basin Shuk
6324 Ave N 11234, (718) 241-5600 - Fillmore Deli Inc
2274 Flatbush Ave 11234, - Rite Aid
7812 Flatlands Ave 11236, (718) 531-5023 - 7Pearls Deights, Inc.
Schenck St 11236, (917) 748-4414 - La Baguette Shop
1836 Rockaway Pkwy 11236, (718) 758-4330, (718) 468-2525 - Mauers Super Deli
3103 Quentin Rd 11234, (718) 375-8481 - Walgreens
2325 Flatbush Ave 11234, (718) 951-0518 - Tonys Health Food
2923 Glenwood Rd 11210, (718) 859-1138 - Rite Aid
1791 Utica Ave 11234, (718) 241-3559 - 99 Cents
7900 Flatlands Ave 11236, - Deli & Grocery
Clarendon Rd 11236, - Terminal Produce Corporation
4 Brooklyn Terminal Market 11236, (718) 251-1842 - Yellow Market
5812 Glenwood Rd 11234, (718) 251-3974 - Seatide Gourmet
5914 Avenue N 11234, (718) 209-3474 - CVS
10204 Flatlands Ave 11236, (718) 257-1099 - Dora Grocery
4104 Avenue J 11210, (718) 253-9550 - Big Boyz Deli
9102-9104 Flatlands Ave 11236, (347) 295-0595 - Marine Park Deli & Grocery
3509 Avenue S 11234, - N & A Superette
1595 Canarsie Rd 11236, (718) 241-1034 - Utica Deli & Grill
1786 Utica Ave 11234, (718) 484-9228 - King Rockaway Parkway
1938 Rockaway Pkway 11236, (347) 462-3820 - Canarsie Fruits & Vegetables Mini Market
1418 Rockaway Pkwy 11236, - 1310 Caribbean Deli
1310 Flatbush Ave 11210, (718) 421-9000 - Kim's Family Farm
8027 Flatlands Ave 11236, (718) 763-9330 - W & Fam Deli Grocery
1585 Flatbush Ave 11210, (347) 955-4636 - Viva Deli
5601 Avenue L 11234, (718) 251-6498 - H & H Mini Mart
1830 Flatbush Ave 11210, (718) 377-5900 - Elaine's Avenue M Deli
2924 Avenue M 11210, (718) 377-7207 - Super Fresh Deli & Grocery
2230 Troy Ave 11234, - Canarsie Market II
1420 Rockaway Pkwy 11236, (718) 272-1437 - Island Fish Market
2116 Nostrand Ave 11210, (718) 434-0424 - Milky Way Grocery
1669 Ralph Ave 11236, (718) 444-1045 - 7 Stars Gourmet Deli & Grill
5402 Ave N 11234, (718) 513-0877 - RJM Mini Market
1422 Flatbush Ave 11210, (718) 434-6549 - Song's Grocery
5401 Avenue T 11234, (718) 377-0023 - Good Food for Less
412 E 83rd St 11236, (718) 209-1562 - Ravioli & Meat Market
5223 Avenue N 11234, (718) 258-1002 - Smiley Mini Market
8811 Flatlands Ave 11236, (718) 257-0112 - 7-Eleven
2474 Flatbush Ave 11234, (718) 252-0549 - Mill Basin Stop
6122 Avenue U 11234, (718) 763-3922 - Fairway Market Georgetown
2149 Ralph Ave 11234, - Asmax Food
7721 Flatlands Ave 11236, (718) 444-4110 - Foodtown of Ralph Avenue
1958-66 Ralph Ave 11234, (718) 531-8506 - Go Express Deli
8311 Flatlands Ave 11236, (347) 462-4429 - Gloria Coffee Shop
1828 Schenectady Ave 11234, - Walgreens
5716 Avenue U 11234, (718) 252-6350 - Lucky Family Deli Grocery
2206A Flatbush Ave 11234, - CVS
2320 Ralph Ave 11234, (718) 209-8121 - CVS
4112 Avenue U 11234, (718) 253-0200 - Key Food Supermarket
5101 Ave N 11234, (718) 377-9112 - Walgreens
4915 Flatlands Ave 11234, (347) 856-5852 - Star 70 Gourmet Deli
5402 Avenue N 11234, (718) 513-0877 - Alia Deli & Grocery Inc
9128 Avenue L 11236, - 34 Grocery Store
3323 Avenue H 11210, - Glenwood Mini Mart
5513-15 Glenwood Rd 11234, (718) 251-7443 - Food World Supermarket
935 E 107th St 11236, (718) 566-2999 - Lucky Seven Deli
2062 Flatbush Ave 11234, (718) 677-8367 - Tu Bohio Grocery
1710 Utica Ave 11234, - Flatlands Deli
911 E 107th St 11236, (718) 257-5041 - Rocks Deli Grocery
1597 Rockaway Pkwy 11236, - Duane Reade
2265 Ralph Ave 11234, (718) 241-3700 - BJ's Wholesale
900 Remsen Ave 11236, (718) 249-1311 - Sky Deli
2112 Nostrand Ave 11210, (718) 421-3242 - Alyafai Discount Grocery Corp.
8109 Flatlands Ave 11236, - Brothers Deli II
669 E 98th St 11236, (718) 345-5047 - New Food Mart
2559 Nostrand Ave 11210, - Fish Market Corp
9101 Avenue L 11236, (347) 922-7461 - Supermarket Of Ave N inc
3524 Flatlands Ave 11234, (718) 377-3377 - 7-Eleven
1970 Ralph Ave 11234, - Rockaway Gourmet Deli
9627 Farragut Rd 11236, (347) 240-5960 - 7 Days Deli Grocery Inc
9201 Foster Ave 11236, (718) 257-4393 - Key Food Supermarket
6620 Avenue U 11234, (718) 968-0200 - 7-Eleven
105-04 Flatlands Ave 11236, (718) 257-1858 - New Best Fruit Market
1530 Flatbush Ave 11210, (718) 434-4856 - Quentin Dairy & Deli
3420 Quentin Rd 11234, - 8404 Grocery
8404 Flatlands Ave 11236, (718) 942-4090 - Searock Grocery & Deli Corporation
9704 Seaview Ave 11236, - T & K Deli & Grocery
3711 Flatlands Ave 11234, (347) 922-7181 - Rite Aid
9738 Seaview Ave 11236, (718) 968-1584 - Aden Supermarket
10404 Flatlands Ave 11236, (718) 649-0423 - Walgreens
1559 Flatbush Ave 11210, (718) 434-5755 - Avenue H Deli
4924 Avenue H 11234, - Sarah 99¢ & Up Discount
E 104th St 11236, - Best 99 NY
1800 Flatbush Ave 11210, (347) 492-7634 - West Indian Direct
4207 Avenue J 11210, (718) 338-3456 - Avenue L Mini Mart
8702 Avenue L 11236, - Schwartz
3008 Avenue L 11210, (718) 951-8575 - M & Y Express Deli Corporation
9202 Avenue M 11236, - Rite Aid
2064 Mill Ave 11234, (718) 531-0408 - J & W Supermarket
9004 Avenue A 11236, - Dollar Tree
1701 Utica Ave 11234, (718) 306-5369 - Willys Deli
1356 Rockaway Pkwy 11236, (347) 254-6666 - Shop Smart Kosher Supermarket
2640 Nostrand Ave 11210, (718) 377-4166
PARKS IN FLATLANDS/CANARSIE:
To ensure the below businesses and organizations are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.
- Amersfort Park: 1041 E 38th St, 11210
- Wilson Playground: 1128 Avenue K, 11236
- Remsen Playground: 1100 Glenwood Rd, 11236
- Four Sparrow Marsh: Belt Pkwy & Flatbush Ave, 11234
- Fresh Creek Nature Preserve: E 108th St, 11236
- Bergen Beach Playground: 7101 Avenue T, 11234
- Power Playground: 4902 Avenue N, 11234
- Andries Playground: Nostrand Ave, 11210
- Nostrand Playground: 3002 Foster Ave, 11210
- Hot Spot Tot Lot: Campus Rd, 11210
- P.S. 279 Playground: 70 Avenue K, 11236
- Railroad Playground: 9101 Ditmas Ave, 11236
- Hickman Playground: 1420 E 67th St, 11234
- Glenwood Playground: 5818 Farragut Rd, 11234
- Sarsfield Playground: 3801 Flatlands Ave, 11234
- Fox Playground: 1037 E 54th St, 11234
- Jacob Joffe Fields: 1163 E 58th St, 11234
- Sledge Playground: 1382 E 95th St #1368, 11236
- Bildersee Playground: 956 Avenue J, 11236
- Sunners Playground: 4814 Kings Highway, 11234
- McGuire Fields: Bergen Ave, 11234
- 100% Playground: 10002 Glenwood Rd, 11236
- Curtis Playground: 8102 Foster Ave, 11236
- Bayview Playground: 9920 Seaview Ave, 11236
- Canarsie Park: 9006 Seaview Ave, 11236
- Lindower Park: 6120 E 60th Pl, 11234
- Monsignor Crawford Field: East 59th St & Avenue U, 11234
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Last updated: 1/19/2021
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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.
