Queens Village 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 Bellerose, Cambria Heights, Glen Oaks, Laurelton, Queens Village, Rosedale and Springfield Gardens
*All data from DATA2GO includes Queens Village, Cambria Heights & Rosedale
Zip codes include: 11004, 11005, 11411, 11414, 11422, 11426, 11427, 11428, 11429
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
- 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
- FOOD POLICY ORGANIZATIONS
- ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
DEMOGRAPHICS:
- Total Population: 193,787 (2.27% of NYC population) (1)
- Population by Race and Ethnicity of Queens Village and New York City (1)
- Queens Village: 12% Latino | NYC: 29% Latino
- Queens Village: 56% Black | NYC: 22% Black
- Queens Village: 12% White | NYC: 32% White
- Queens Village: 18% Asian/Pacific Islander | NYC: 15% Asian
- Queens Village: 3% Other | NYC: 2% Other
- Queens Village Population by Age: (1)
- 0-17 years: 20%
- 18-24 years: 9%
- 25-44 years: 26%
- 45-64 years: 29%
- 65+ years: 16%
- Life Expectancy:
- Born Outside the US:
NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD:
- Supermarket to Bodega Ratio: One (1) supermarket in Queens Village to 14 bodegas (1)
- Meal Gap (# of meals needed per year for food security): 5,682,579 (2)
- Food Insecurity:
- Residences that Lack a Kitchen:
- Households Receiving SNAP Benefits:
- Walking Distance to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: (4)
- Includes data from Southeast Queens (Zipcodes 11001, 11004, 11005, 11040, 11411, 11413, 11422, 11426, 11427, 11428, 11429)
- 5 minutes or less: 38% (Compared to 49% New York City-wide)
- 5-10 minutes: 18% (Compared to 18% New York City-wide)
- 10 minutes or more: 43% (Compared to 32% New York City-wide)
- Includes data from Southeast Queens (Zipcodes 11001, 11004, 11005, 11040, 11411, 11413, 11422, 11426, 11427, 11428, 11429)
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):
QUEENS VILLAGE 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.
QUEENS VILLAGE 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)
- Cambria Heights Community Garden: 227th St Cambria Heights
QUEENS VILLAGE SCHOOL GARDENS:
- PS/IS 266 : 74-10 Commonwealth Blvd
- PS 195 William Haberle: 253-50 149th Ave
- PS 186 Castlewood: 252-12 72nd Ave
- HS 566 Queens High School of Teaching, Liberal Arts and the Sciences: 74-20 Commonwealth Blvd
- PS 18 Winchester: 86-35 235 Court
- HS 435 Martin Van Buren High School: 230-17 Hillside Ave
- PS 23 New York City Children's Center - Queens: 74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
- PS 224 PS [email protected]: 252-12 72nd Ave
- PS 135 The Bellaire School: 207-11 89th Ave
- PS 23 Queens Children's Psychiatric Center: 74-03 Commonwealth Blvd
- PS 811 [email protected] Queens High School of Teaching: 74-20 Commonwealth Blvd
- PS 232 Lindenwood: 153-23 83rd St
- PS 23 Lifeline Center for Child Development: 80-09 Winchester Blvd
- Irwin Altman Middle School 172: 81-14 257th St
- PS 270 The Gordon Parks School: 233-15 Merrick Blvd
QUEENS VILLAGE FARMERS’ MARKETS:
To ensure the below farmers’ markets are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.
- Queens County Farm Museum Farm Stand at Jamaica Hospital
Jamaica Ave & Van Wyck Expwy, S Service Rd, Friday 10:00AM-03:00PM, 7/17/20-11/13/20 - Queens County Farm Museum Weekday Farmstand
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Saturday 11:00AM-03:00PM, 7/8/20-11/1/20 - Queens County Farm Museum Weekend Farmstand
73-50 Little Neck Parkway, SundaySaturday 11:00AM-03:00PM,
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.
QUEENS VILLAGE 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.
- East New York S28: 404 Pine St, 1st Floor
- Rockaway S79: 219 Beach 59th St, 1st Floor
- Queens S53: 32-20 Northern Blvd, 2nd Floor
- Jamaica S54: 165-08 88th Ave, 3rd Floor
*It is possible to apply for SNAP benefits online at https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap
QUEENS VILLAGE 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.
- Esther Ministry of Mount Moriah AME Church - Moriah City Community Food Pantry
206-14 Linden Blvd, 11411, (516) 707-3693 - One Way Church Of Christ
21611 Merrick Blvd, 11413, (718) 525-4260 - Holy Temple Church, Inc.
136-25 Springfield Blvd, 11413, (718) 276-4536 - Queens Tabernacle Church
114-3 Colfax St, 11411, (718) 465-4448 - Mount Sinai SDA Church
217-10 93rd Ave, 11428, (718) 465-1784 - Queens Village Hollis Avenue Congregational Church
211-04 Hollis Ave, 11429, (718) 468-1498 - Divine Truth Ministry
215-31 99th Ave, 11429, (516)-655-2661, (646) 302-8937, (516) 415-1192 - Gethsemane Soul Saving Station
145-41 228th St, 11413, (718) 949-8662 - First Presbyterian Church - Springfield Gardens
216-02 137th Ave, 11413, (718) 528-7744 - BFFY-Our Lady Of Lourdes Outreach
92-96 220th St, 11428, (718) 479-0924 - V.E.T.S. Inc., Hollis Gardens
202-14 Hollis Ave, 11429, (646) 261-1973 - Walk-In Love Family Center
202-11 Jamaica Ave, 11429, (347) 563-8842 - Catholic Charities Brooklyn and Queens, Church of the Incarnation
89-28 207th St, 11427, (718) 465-8534 - Queensboro Temple SDA Church
96-50 222nd St, 11429, (718) 776-6135, (646) 539-8808 - Queens Faith Temple SDA Church
217-03 Merrick Blvd, 11413, (718) 723-0416, (917) 603-9295 - Race Track Chaplaincy N.Y. Division
2150 Hempstead Tpke, 11003, (516) 216-5196 - Kerith SDA Church
230-11 Linden Blvd, 11411, (718) 676-9254 - V.E.T.S. Inc./Taurus Associates, Inc.
240-08 135th Ave, 11422, (646) 261-1973
*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.
QUEENS VILLAGE 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.
- Food Universe Marketplace
222-51 Jamaica Ave 11428, (718) 464-7208 - CVS
219 39 89th Ave 11427, (718) 479-3774 - BP
24115 Hillside Ave 11426, (718) 470-9020 - Green Point Inc. Fruits & Vegetables Grocery
11429, - Mikes corner store and deli
103-18 217th St 11429, (718) 962-4464 - John's Farm Market
216-20 Hillside Ave 11427, (718) 776-2700 - Speedway
21928 Hillside Ave 11427, (718) 465-3636 - Baile Grocery
22215 Braddock Ave 11428, (718) 468-3665 - Farmers Market
23416 Linden Blvd 11411, - Patel Brothers
251-08 Hillside Ave 11426, (718) 470-1356 - Ronnie Ron Deli Inc
13447 Springfield Blvd 11413, (718) 525-3050 - Preet Super Bazar
23614 Braddock Ave 11426, (718) 347-0007 - BP
25202 Union Tpke 11426, (718) 343-7862 - Asia Deli Grocery
217-01 Jamaica Ave 11428, (718) 740-1523 - San Francisco Deli Grocery
22201 Linden Blvd 11411, (718) 525-1111 - Indian Bazzar
92-3 Gettysburg St 11426, - Ocean Fish Market
220-10 Hempstead Ave 11429, - Ro Francis Lewis Deli
Francis Lewis Blvd 11429, (718) 217-1807 - Oskar's Shop Inc
22505 Linden Blvd 11411, - Apple Tree Markets Inc
21601 Jamaica Ave 11428, - CVS
206-09 Linden Blvd 11429, (718) 276-8400 - Braddock Deli & Grocery Corp.
11427, (718) 468-3665 - Maharaja Farmers Market
249-12A Hillside Ave 11426, (718) 347-2111 - Portuguese American Deli
22017 Jamaica Ave 11428, (718) 464-8321 - CVS
251 21 Jamaica Ave 11426, (516) 488-3998 - Elim Deli Grocery
246-19 Jamaica Ave 11426, (516) 246-1954 - Estevez Grocery
10401 Francis Lewis Blvd 11429, - Apna Bazar Cash & Carry
260-04 Hillside Ave 11004, (718) 343-2536 - MiniMart Deli
248-27 Union Tpke 11426, (718) 962-2849 - CVS
254 05 Hillside Ave 11004, (718) 347-7313 - Maharaja Supermarket
248-13 Union Tpke 11426, (718) 343-3900 - BP
21201 Hillside Ave 11427, (718) 464-7410 - New Giant Farm
211-14 Hillside Ave 11427, (718) 776-3222 - Stop 1 Money Market
20722 Hollis Ave 11429, (718) 776-2525 - Walgreens
25501 UNION TPKE 11004, (718) 470-6100 - King's Brother Farm
22701 Merrick Blvd 11413, (718) 723-2488 - Azaan Halal Meat & Grocery
259-05 Hillside Ave 11004, (718) 347-6786 - Famous Colfax Deli Grocery
21154 Murdock Ave 11429, - Stop & Shop
134-40 Springfield Blvd 11413, (718) 525-0600 - Farmbria Food Center
217-20 Linden Blvd 11411, (718) 723-9000 - Hollis Deli Corporation
20602 Hollis Ave 11429, (718) 740-5566 - The Stars Super Market
11428, - Luxmi Foods
24025 Braddock Ave 11426, (718) 343-7789 - Compare Foods Supermarket
206-16 Hollis Ave 11429, (718) 736-6580 - Batista Mini Grocery
21012 Murdock Ave 11411, (718) 736-0689 - Queens Village Deli Grocery
21844 Hillside Ave #A 11427, - Walgreens
10962 Francis Lewis Blvd 11429, (718) 740-4612 - Best Deli
147-45 182nd St 11413, (718) 995-2301 - Rite Aid
222-14 Linden Blvd 11411, (718) 949-3000 - Key Food Supermarkets
259-01 Union Tpke 11004, (718) 831-6227 - 136 Deli Grocery
11413, - Friend's Gourmet Deli
24505 Jericho Turnpike 11426, (718) 347-8585 - Jason Deli
241-17 Braddock Ave 11426, (718) 343-6161 - Glen Oaks Deli and Grocery
253-01 Union Tpke 11004, (718) 347-9432 - Union Deli and 99c Plus Grocery
21514 91st Ave 11428, - Food Farm Supermarket
89-61 Francis Lewis Blvd 11427, - Sharma Deli & Grocery Inc
9041 Springfield Blvd 11428, - Deli For You Inc
11428, - Key Food Supermarkets
220-46 Hillside Ave 11427, (718) 454-3814 - Village Deli
21713 Jamaica Ave 11428, - 7-Eleven
253-02 Union Tpke 11004, (718) 831-5439 - Rite Aid
218-35 Hempstead Ave 11429, (718) 465-8046 - Al Habib Halal Meat Market & Grocery
25202 Hillside Ave 11426, (718) 343-7070 - 7-Eleven
224-01 Merrick Blvd 11413, (718) 712-3046 - M&A Convenience Store
21550 Jamaica Ave 11428, - Fish market
219-17 Jamaica Ave 11428, - Key Food Supermarkets
22501 Merrick Blvd 11413, (718) 949-3981 - Premium Supermarket
25611 Hillside Ave 11004, (718) 343-1848 - Tropics Seafood Market
227-3 Merrick Blvd 11413, (718) 341-2477 - Al-Zahiba Halal Meat & Fish Market
260-08 Hillside Ave 11004, (718) 343-0000 - 7&7 Deli & Grill
111th Rd 11429, (718) 468-1110 - Winchester Deli
23320 Hillside Ave 11427, (718) 464-2362 - Green Woven Earth
8552 253rd St 11426, (347) 548-4521 - Bourdier Grocery
9056 210th St 11428, - Braddock Super Bazar
23708 Braddock Ave 11426, (718) 347-7070 - BP
11701 Springfield Blvd 11411, (718) 276-9369 - Dollar Value Plus
214-29 Hillside Ave 11427, (718) 598-1858 - The Corner Convenience Store
11426, - Anthony's Deli
11427, - Walgreens
11907 Springfield Blvd 11411, (718) 749-0400 - 7-Eleven
254-02 Hillside Ave 11004, (718) 343-2257 - Madelin Grocery
10401 Francis Lewis Blvd 11429, - Walgreens
21914 Merrick Blvd 11413, (718) 712-7895 - Key Food Supermarkets
213-22 Jamaica Ave 11428, (718) 468-8440
PARKS IN QUEENS VILLAGE:
To ensure the below businesses and organizations are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.
- Hillside Playground: 81-14 256th St, 11004
- Sunrise Playground: 253-50 149th Ave, 11422
- Spring Creek Park Addition: Belt Pkwy, Howard Beach, 11414
- Wayanda Park: 217-40 Hollis Ave, 11429
- Bellerose Playground: 248-05 85th Ave, 11426
- Harold Schneiderman Playground: 153-23 153rd Ave, 11414
- Castlewood Playground: 252-72 Little Neck Parkway, 11426
- Bellaire Playground: 207-00 Hillside Ave, 11427
- Cunningham Park: 196-10 Union Turnpike, 11427
- Brookville Park: 149th Ave & S Conduit Ave, 11422
- Laurelton Playground: 136-20 Brookville Blvd, 11422
- Spring Creek Park: Belt Pkwy, Howard Beach, 11414
- Playground Eighty LXXX: 81-51 261st St, 11004
- Detective William T. Gunn Playground: 235-90 Hillside Ave, 11426
- Idlewild Park: James Brown Pl & Brookville Blvd, 11422
- Hempstead Bench Spread: 225th St & 104th Ave, 11429
- Hempstead Ballfield: 225th St & Hempstead Ave, 11429
- Alley Athletic Playground: Union Turnpike & Winchester Blvd, 11426
- Detective William T. Gunn Playground copy: 235-90 Hillside Ave, 11427
- Breininger Park: 239-12 Braddock Ave, 11426
- Glen Oaks Oval: 73-80 260th St, 11004
- Walter Ward Playground: 159-15 88th St, 11414
- Pat Williams Playground: 101st Ave & 224th St, 11429
- Hook Creek Park: Huxley St, 11422
FOOD POLICY ORGANIZATIONS IN QUEENS VILLAGE:
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.
- Queens County Farm Museum: 73-50 Little Neck Pkwy, 11004 (718) 347-3276
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Last updated: 9/29/2020
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- “Green Thumb Garden Map.” NYC Parks, https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/gardensearch.php.
Article Image: “New York City (NYC) Neighborhood Maps – By Borough – Queens.” NYCdata, Baruch College Zicklin School of Business, https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/nycdata/population-geography/maps-boroughs.htm.
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