Ridgewood/Maspeth 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 Glendale, Maspeth, Middle Village and Ridgewood
*All data from DATA2GO includes Ridgewood, Glendale & Middle Village
Zip codes include: 11378, 11379, 11385
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
- 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: 166,924 (1.96% of NYC population) (1)
- Population by Race and Ethnicity of Ridgewood/Maspeth and New York City (1)
- Ridgewood/Maspeth: 36% Latino | NYC: 29% Latino
- Ridgewood/Maspeth: 1% Black | NYC: 22% Black
- Ridgewood/Maspeth: 52% White | NYC: 32% White
- Ridgewood/Maspeth: 9% Asian/Pacific Islander | NYC: 15% Asian
- Ridgewood/Maspeth: 1% Other | NYC: 2% Other
- Ridgewood/Maspeth Population by Age: (1)
- 0-17 years: 22%
- 18-24 years: 8%
- 25-44 years: 31%
- 45-64 years: 26%
- 65+ years: 13%
- Life Expectancy:
- Born Outside the US:
NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD:
- Supermarket to Bodega Ratio: One (1) supermarket in Ridgewood/Maspeth to 15 bodegas (1)
- Meal Gap (# of meals needed per year for food security): 2,929,390 (2)
- Food Insecurity:
- Residences that Lack a Kitchen:
- Households Receiving SNAP Benefits:
- Walking Distance to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: (4)
- Includes data from Ridgewood/Forest Hills (Zipcodes 11374, 11375, 11379, 11385)
- 5 minutes or less: 53% (Compared to 49% New York City-wide)
- 5-10 minutes: 17% (Compared to 18% New York City-wide)
- 10 minutes or more: 29% (Compared to 32% New York City-wide)
- Includes data from Ridgewood/Forest Hills (Zipcodes 11374, 11375, 11379, 11385)
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):
RIDGEWOOD/MASPETH 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.
RIDGEWOOD/MASPETH COMMUNITY GARDENS:
- Ridgewood Community Garden: 54-33 Metropolitan Ave
RIDGEWOOD/MASPETH SCHOOL GARDENS:
- PS 9 @ PS882: 58-74 57th St
- IS 93 Ridgewood: 66-56 Forest Ave
- PS 239 Ramon Suarez School: 17-15 Weirfield St
- PS 9 Walter Reed: 58-74 57th St
- PS 290 A.C.E. Academy for Scholars at the Geraldine Ferraro Campus: 55-20 Metropolitan Ave
- HS 485 Grover Cleveland High School: 21-27 Himrod St
- PS 305 Learners and Leaders: 378 Seneca Ave
- PS 153 Maspeth Elem: 60-02 60th Lane
- PS 68 Cambridge: 59-09 Saint Felix Ave
RIDGEWOOD/MASPETH FARMERS’ MARKETS:
To ensure the below farmers’ markets are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.
- Ridgewood Youthmarket
Cypress Ave between Myrtle & Putnam Ave, Saturday 08:00AM-03:00PM, Closed for the season - Ridgewood Farmstand
Cypress Ave bet Myrtle & Putnam Ave, Saturday 08:30AM-03:00PM, 7/11/20-11/21/20
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.
RIDGEWOOD/MASPETH 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
RIDGEWOOD/MASPETH 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.
- Hungry Monks - Saturday Food Outreach
867 Cypress Ave, 11385, (347) 592-5423 - Hungry Monks - Expanded Food Pantry
68-59 60th Ln, 11385, (347) 592-5423 - The Legacy Center
71-02 Cypress Hills St, 11385, (718) 456-4852 - Agape Christian Center
59-02 Summerfield St, 11385, (347) 423-6724 - Saints Church
7102 Cypress Hills St, 11385, (917) 453-5880, (718) 386-8882 - Our Lady of The Miraculous Medal
62-81 60th Pl, 11385, (718) 366-3360 - Salvation Army, Ridgewood Citadel Corps - Food Pantry
69-23 Cypress Hills St, 11385, (718) 497-4356 - Salvation Army, Ridgewood Citadel Corps - Soup Kitchen
69-23 Cypress Hills St, 11385, (718) 497-4356 - Yeshua Worldwide Ministries Food Pantry
79-11 Caldwell Ave, 11379, (347) 761-2268 - Community Alliance Initiative
60-85 Myrtle Ave, 11385, (212) 786-2343 - Hungry Monks - Emergency Food Pantry Delivery
, 11385, (347) 592-5423 - Central Baptist Community Outreach
260 Knickerbocker Ave, 11237,
*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.
RIDGEWOOD/MASPETH 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.
- Darpan vegetables, inc.
56-24 56th St Maspeth 11378, (718) 729-4014 - Zstar Deli
6676 69th St 11379, (718) 326-0250 - Stop & Shop
64-66 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 381-5136 - Hmb American European Food Quality Fruit & Vegetables
6636 Grand Ave 11378, (718) 533-0665 - Frank's Deli & Sons
53-18 72nd Pl 11378, (718) 639-5068 - Jesse's Gourmet Deli
83-01 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 821-6526 - Village Barn Ltd.
80-05 Caldwell Ave 11379, (718) 639-3103 - Optimo
6693 Fresh Pond Rd 11385, - E & Z One Stop Deli Corporation
6002 Fresh Pond Rd 11378, (718) 366-3826 - CVS
68 02 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 456-1165 - Manna Deli & Grocery
5902 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 386-7222 - Manhattan Fruit Exchange
10 Woodward Ave 11385, (212) 989-2444 - 74th St Gourmet Deli
Middle Village 11379, - Emita Grocery
1711 Harman St 11385, - Bennys Grocery
465 Fairview Ave 11385, (718) 366-4797 - Deli-Licious Delicatessen
71-02 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 821-6364 - Fancy Fruits
6617 Myrtle Ave 11385, - Walgreens
6036 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 497-5190 - Mike's Corner Deli
6204 68th Ave 11385, (718) 386-1988 - Inez Deli Grocery
365 Onderdonk Ave #A 11385, (718) 381-9666 - Caldwell Deli
6950 Caldwell Ave 11378, - Mona Grocery Corp
5930 Myrtle Ave 11385, (347) 909-8418 - Riddhi & Siddhi Food Inc
68-01 79th St 11379, (718) 416-0415 - Jay Deli Grocery Corporation
5416 Flushing Ave #1 11378, (718) 386-2645 - Al-Yemeni Market
666 Woodward Ave 11385, (718) 821-6317 - Habibi Market
6601 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 366-9219 - Cypress Food Market
1091 Cypress Ave 11385, - Honey Deli
6322 Flushing Ave 11378, (718) 326-2500 - Deli 2000
6052 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 417-4710 - Lucky Guy Deli & Grocery
73-2 Forest Ave 11385, - 7-Eleven
6721 Fresh Pond Rd 11385, (718) 417-1672 - 5754 Deli
5754 Maspeth Ave 11378, (718) 326-2036 - Stop & Shop
74-17 Grand Ave 11378, (718) 803-0863 - Food Universe Marketplace
66-82 Fresh Pond Rd 11385, (718) 821-8000 - Food Bazaar Supermarket
1590 Gates Ave 11385, (718) 456-2860 - Ryan Deli Grocery
6042 Myrtle Ave 11385, - BP
5936 Maurice Ave 11378, (718) 326-3638 - Anais Deli & Grocery
575 Woodward Ave 11385, (718) 386-8059 - Late Nite Deli & Grill
6500 Myrtle Ave 11385, (929) 295-0243 - BP
6905 Eliot Ave 11379, (718) 457-0211 - MetFood
79-15 Eliot Ave 11379, (718) 426-0271 - Jarabacoa Deli Grocery
1125 Irving Ave 11385, (718) 456-1455 - Western Beef Supermarket
47-05 Metropolitan Ave 11385, (718) 366-1444 - Metro Mini Market
5401 Metropolitan Ave 11385, (718) 417-7770 - Gourmet Deli
550 Onderdonk Ave 11385, - 61 Street Grocery / Sam's
6120 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 381-8541 - Kishan Deli & Grocery
7342 68th Ave 11379, (718) 416-0241 - Steve’s Deli
68-33 79th St 11379, (718) 326-1287 - Juquila Green market corp
67-45 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 497-3181 - Duane Reade
5411 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 386-6692 - Yaffee Deli Grocery
54-43 Metropolitan Ave 11385, (718) 628-5760 - Valentino Food Market
66-64 Fresh Pond Rd 11385, (718) 386-2907 - Walgreens
8011 Eliot Ave 11379, (718) 505-8192 - Home Deli & Catering
7135 73rd Pl 11385, (718) 628-4005 - E&E Sophia Farms Corp.
6008 Fresh Pond Rd 11378, (718) 417-1761 - Ang Market
5959 69th St Maspeth 11378, - Metro Deli Minimarket
6512 Metropolitan Ave 11379, (718) 381-2204 - Rodriguez Deli Grocery
172 Woodward Ave, Store 1 11385, - Cracovia Polish Deli
501 Woodward Ave 11385, (718) 894-4982 - 7-Eleven
60-31 Metropolitan Ave 11385, (718) 869-6498 - Classic Deli & Grill
686 Seneca Ave 11385, - Vitelio's Marketplace (The Food Emporium)
1883 Madison St 11385, (718) 366-1374 - Andy's delicatessen
82-17 Eliot Ave 11379, (718) 424-5260 - Destiny Grocery Store
675 Seneca Ave 11385, - Stop & Shop
8989 Union Tpke 11385, (718) 846-2310 - Fresh Pond Farm Market
6640 Fresh Pond Rd 11385, (718) 628-6640 - A&R Market
5894 Maspeth Ave 11378, - Ridgewood Andys Deli
6502 Forest Ave 11385, (718) 417-5924 - Daisy's Deli
6049 Cooper Ave 11385, (718) 821-1037 - Maspeth Deli & Grocery
5966 56th Ave 11378, (718) 416-1050 - CVS
7960 Metropolitan Ave 11379, (718) 326-4910 - Colombo Fruit & Vegetables Market
7549 Metropolitan Ave 11379, (718) 894-6313 - Middle Village Deli Grocery
7551 67th Dr 11379, (718) 326-1761 - Ibrahim Deli
6044 55th St 11378, (718) 386-1148 - C & C Italian Deli 2
80-19 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 386-4814 - Superior Deli
6847 Fresh Pond Rd 11385, (718) 416-0235 - Billy's Marketplace
870 Cypress Ave 11385, (718) 456-1007 - Atlas News
8036 Cooper Ave #NG-1 11385, - Himalaya Food Market
56-11 Catalpa Ave 11385, - La La Produce Inc
5645 56th Dr 11378, - Deli-Grill Grocery
6084 Fresh Pond Rd 11378, - Best London Deli
634 Fairview Ave 11385, (718) 497-4135 - RT Fruit Market
67-45 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 487-3181 - Deli 93
1069 Wyckoff Ave 11385, (646) 678-9364 - Rite Aid
55-60 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 456-8555 - Diomar Deli Grocery
6401 Cooper Ave 11385, (718) 381-8443 - CVS
61- 15 Metropolitan Ave 11385, (718) 497-9192 - D & S Deli & Grocery
818 Woodward Ave 11385, - Sir Green Farm Inc
5530 46th St Maspeth 11378, - BP
6615 Borden Ave 11378, (718) 255-6031 - K & Y Fruit & Grocery Inc
6818 Fresh Pond Rd 11385, - Food Expo Class A Deli
901 Seneca Ave 11385, - Maspeth Deli & Grill
71-01 Grand Ave 11378, (718) 606-2081 - Roksana Gourmet Deli
6678 Fresh Pond Rd 11385, (347) 294-0077 - New Maurice Deli
5904 55th Dr 11378, (718) 326-4096 - BJ's Wholesale
66-26 Metropolitan Ave 11379, (718) 326-9080 - Ideal Food Basket
67-16 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 228-0780 - Fire House Deli
5615 Metropolitan Ave 11385, (347) 721-3002 - Glendale Gourmet Deli
64-20 Myrtle Ave 11385, (718) 366-6800 - Platho Deli Grocery
5380 65th Pl Maspeth 11378, (718) 426-6929 - 7-Eleven
79-37 Metropolitan Ave 11379, (718) 894-0761 - Atlantis Fresh Market - #23
59-36 Maurice Ave 11378, (718) 355-8783 - Speedway
8007 Cypress Ave 11385, (718) 417-8594 - Sky Level Deli & Grocery
1020 Cypress Ave 11385,
PARKS IN RIDGEWOOD/MASPETH:
To ensure the below businesses and organizations are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.
- Pinocchio Playground: 75th St, 11385
- Frank Principe Park: 63rd St , 11378
- Mafera Park: 65th Pl, 11385
- Middle Village Playground: 78-38 68th Rd, 11379
- Rosemary's Playground: 751 Woodward Ave, 11385
- Highland Park: 375 Jamaica Ave, 11385
- Frontera Park: Brown Pl & 58th Ave, 11378
- Juniper Valley Park: 71-01 Juniper Blvd South, 11379
- Benninger Playground: 60-45 Madison St, 11385
- Forest Park: 80-30 Park Lane, 11385
- Evergreen Park: 60-09 Saint Felix Ave, 11385
- Grover Cleveland Playground: 3-96 Grandview Ave, 11385
- Peter Chahales Park: 69th St & 58th Ave, 11378
- "Uncle" Vito E. Maranzano Glendale Playground: 2869 Central Ave, 11385
- Reiff Playground: 59-11 Fresh Pond Rd, 11378
- Starr Playground: 210 Onderdonk Ave, 11385
ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:
Last updated: 9/29/2020
REFERENCES:
- Hinterland, K, et al. “Community Health Profiles 2018, Queens Community District 5: Ridgewood and Maspeth.” Community Health Profiles 2018, Queens Community District 5: Ridgewood and Maspeth, 2018, pp.1-20.
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- “Annual Vital Statistics Data Show Fewer Premature Deaths and Fewer Births in New York City in 2017.” NYC Health, The City of New York.
- “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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