Sunset Park 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 Sunset Park and Windsor Terrace

Zip codes include: 11220, 11232

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
• FOOD POLICY ORGANIZATIONS
• ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

DEMOGRAPHICS:

• Total Population: 132,721 (1.6% of NYC population) (1)
• Population by Race and Ethnicity of Sunset Park and New York City (1)
  • Sunset Park: 42% Latino | NYC: 29% Latino
  • Sunset Park: 3% Black | NYC: 22% Black
  • Sunset Park: 23% White | NYC: 32% White
  • Sunset Park: 30% Asian/Pacific Islander | NYC: 15% Asian
  • Sunset Park: 2% Other | NYC: 2% Other
• Sunset Park Population by Age: (1)
  • 0-17 years: 22%
  • 18-24 years: 9%
  • 25-44 years: 39%
  • 45-64 years: 21%
  • 65+ years: 9%
• Life Expectancy: 
  • Sunset Park: 83.4 years (2) | NYC: 81.2 years (3)
• Born Outside the US: 
  • Sunset Park: 48% (1) | NYC: 37% (1)

NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD:

• Supermarket to Bodega Ratio: One (1) supermarket in Sunset Park to 45 bodegas (1)
• Meal Gap (# of meals needed per year for food security): 3,830,870 (2)
• Food Insecurity: 
  • Sunset Park: 13.5% of residents (2)| NYC: 15.4% of residents (2)
• Residences that Lack a Kitchen: 
  • Sunset Park: 0.9% of housing units (2)| NYC: 0.8% (2)
• Households Receiving SNAP Benefits: 
  • Sunset Park: 23.8% of households (2)| NYC: 21% of households (2)
• Walking Distance to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: (4)
  • 5 minutes or less: 48% (Compared to 49% New York City-wide)
  • 5-10 minutes: 16% (Compared to 18% New York City-wide)
  • 10 minutes or more: 35% (Compared to 32% New York City-wide)

FOOD CONSUMPTION:

• At Least One Serving of Fruits or Vegetables Per Day (percent of adults): 
  • Sunset Park: 87% (1) | NYC: 87% (1)
• No Fruits and Vegetables Yesterday: 
  • Sunset Park: 13% of adults (2) | NYC: 13% of adults (2)
• One or More 12-ounce Sugary Drinks Per Day (percent of adults): 
  • Sunset Park: 24% (1) | NYC: 23% (1)

HEALTH AND DISEASE STATUS:

• Adults Reporting Their Own Health as “Excellent,” “Very Good” or “Good” (percent of adults): 
  • Sunset Park: 74% (1) | NYC: 78% (1)
• Obesity (percent of adults): 
  • Sunset Park: 24% (1) | NYC: 24% (1)
•  Childhood Obesity (percent of public school children in grades K through 8):
  • Sunset Park: 18% (1) | NYC: 20% (1)
• Diabetes (percent of adults): 
  • Sunset Park: 11% (1) | NYC: 11% (1)
• Hypertension (percent of adults): 
  • Sunset Park: 27% (1) | NYC: 28% (1)

ECONOMIC AND LIVING-CONDITION STRESS, CONTRIBUTORS TO FOOD INSECURITY:

• Median Household Income: 
  • Sunset Park: $48,856 (2) | NYC: $73,277 (2)
• Poverty (percent of households with incomes below poverty): 
  • Sunset Park: 25.2% (2) | NYC: 8.8% (2)
• Unemployment (percent of people ages 16 and older): 
  • Sunset Park: 4.5% (2) | NYC: 5% (2)
• Extreme Housing Burden (percent of renters): 
  • Sunset Park: 30.6% (2) | NYC: 28% (2)

EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BURDEN

• Air Pollution (micrograms of fine particulate matter per cubic meter): 
  • Sunset Park: 8.5 (1) | New York City-wide: 7.5 (1)
• Bicycle Network Coverage (percent of streets with bike lanes): 
  • Sunset Park: 9% (1) | New York City-wide: 10% (1)
• Pedestrian Injury Hospitalizations (per 100,000 people): 
  • Sunset Park: 23 (1) | New York City-wide: 23 (1)
• Any Physical Activity in the Past 30 Days (percent of adults): 
  • Sunset Park: 68% (1) | New York City-wide: 73% (1)

SUNSET PARK 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.

SUNSET PARK COMMUNITY GARDENS: 

• Los Colibries Community Garden: 219A 34th St
• Narrows Botanical Garden: 464 Bay Ridge Ave
• 64th Street Community Garden: 373 64th St

SUNSET PARK 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)  

• 64th Street Community Garden: 373 64th St

SUNSET PARK SCHOOL GARDENS:

• PS 371 Lillian L. Rashkis: 355 37th St
• PS 24 The Dual Language School of International Studies: 427 38th St
• PS 172 Beacon School of Excellence: 825 4th Ave
• PS 24 Sunset Park: 427 38th St
• PS 506 The School of Journalism & Technology: 330 59th St
• PS 169 Sunset Park School: 4305 7th Ave
• PS 971 School of Math, Science, and Healthy Living: 6214 4th Ave
• MS 136 Charles O. Dewey: 4004 4th Ave
• PS 516 Sunset Park Avenue Elementary School: 4222 4th Ave

SUNSET PARK FARMERS’ MARKETS: 

To ensure the below farmers’ markets are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.

• 6th Ave Sunset Park Greenmarket
  44th St & 6th Ave, Saturday 08:00AM-03:00PM, Year-Round
• 4th Ave Sunset Park Greenmarket
  4th Ave bet 59th & 60th St, Saturday 08:00AM-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.

SUNSET PARK 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

SUNSET PARK 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.

• Muslim Community Patrol & Services
  4604 3rd Avenue, 11220, (888) 446-6277
• The Center for Family Life
  443-39th St, 11232, (718) 492-3585
• Turning Point Housing D.F.C.
  968 3rd Ave, 11232,

*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. 

SUNSET PARK 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.

• Sakman Grill & Gourmet
  6821 4th Ave 11220, (718) 836-7771
• Five United Market
  5704 8th Ave 11220,
• IHG Fish Market Inc
  484 Bay Ridge Ave 11220, (718) 680-8135
• Sunset Deli
  4301 4th Ave 11232,
• Fedy Deli & Grocery
  235 65th St 11220,
• Sunoco Gas Station
  6102 4th Ave 11220, (718) 439-0073
• M9 Deli and Grill
  3902 9th Ave 11232,
• Karen Deli
  6116 5th Ave 11220, (718) 439-3763
• Duane Reade
  5008 5th Ave 11220, (718) 439-0614
• Los Compadres Grocery
  401 61st St #1 11220, (718) 492-7386
• Yafa Deli & Grill
  4423 4th Ave 11220, (718) 435-4231
• Alsaedi Grocery
  767 4th Ave 11232,
• W&N Grocery Inc.
  11220,
• Rite Aid
  6201-23 4th Ave 11220, (718) 567-9476
• Sunrise Gourmet Deli Corporation
  5814 4th Ave 11220, (347) 223-4227
• Rite Aid
  5224 5th Ave 11220, (718) 765-1833
• Fei Long Market
  4423 8th Ave 11220, (718) 680-0118
• Shell
  842 5th Ave 11232, (718) 499-7206
• Hometown Fresh Market
  5712 5th Ave 11220, (718) 439-7527
• Gluten Free Palace
  15 56th St 11220,
• Palax Deli & Grocery
  5222 4th Ave 11220, (718) 439-5222
• Gourmet Deli & Grill
  6807 3rd Ave 11220, (718) 333-5103
• J & T Market Inc
  5804 8th Ave 11220,
• Buy Best Grocery
  4516 8th Ave 11220, (718) 871-8869
• 7-Eleven
  301 65th St 11220, (718) 439-9280
• Macareno Central
  6810 4th Ave 11220, (718) 836-0111
• Cordoba Deli
  4324 3rd Ave 11232, (718) 788-4746
• New York Mini Mart & Deli
  920 4th Ave 11232, (718) 788-8866
• Ed & Ron's Superior Markets
  117 Bay Ridge Ave 11220, (718) 836-4353
• Brooklyn Wholesale Meat Market
  11220,
• Lucky Star Market Inc
  5316 8th Ave 11220, (718) 871-1288
• 5th Ave Kings Fruit & Vegetables
  6824 5th Ave 11220, (718) 238-9696
• Roman Produce
  5600 1st Ave 11220, (718) 369-4186
• One Stop Deli and Grill
  647 4th Ave 11232, (718) 369-0551
• T.H. Fruits & Vegetables Super Market
  938 4th Ave 11232, (347) 916-1969
• Am1 Grocery Corporation
  5724 5th Ave 11220, (718) 439-7045
• Good Food Grocery
  4124 4th Ave 11232,
• Rossman Fruit & Vegetable District
  770 3rd Ave 11232, (718) 788-3999
• Patel Grocery Retail & Wholesale
  5303 4th Ave 11220, (718) 748-6369
• Kharian Gas & Lube
  802 65th St 11220, (718) 759-1246
• City Fresh Market
  5009 6th Ave 11220, (718) 633-4886
• Andy Grocery Inc
  5924 8th Ave 11220,
• Kuan Sing Food Market Inc.
  5712 8th Ave 11220, (718) 833-8801
• Zhong Hua Market Inc
  5709 8th Ave 11220, (718) 871-0781
• Forum Supermarket
  6501 7th Ave 11220, (718) 238-8883
• Mi Mexico Pequeno
  4513 5th Ave 11220, (718) 437-1031
• La Placita de Brooklyn
  4219 8th Ave 11232, (718) 436-0904
• Pan Gi Grocery Store
  11220,
• NYC Deli and Grocery
  6752 5th Ave 11220, (347) 497-4175
• Mendez Deli Grocery Corporation
  5424 3rd Ave 11220, (718) 439-1913
• BP
  6401 4th Ave 11220,
• Shell
  6418 7th Ave 11220,
• W & M Meat & Poultry Market Inc
  5726 1st Ave 11220, (718) 833-5132
• Fei Long Market
  6301 8th Ave 11220, (718) 680-0118
• Last Stop Fruit
  6223 5th Ave 11220, (718) 492-4763
• SuperFresh
  242 Bay Ridge Ave 11220, (718) 836-5545
• Sunoco Gas Station
  668 3rd Ave 11232,
• Compi's Deli Inc
  6106 3rd Ave 11220,
• P & A Grocery
  313 58th St 11220,
• Food County Mini-Mart
  6636 3rd Ave 11220, (347) 492-0380
• AAA Grocery
  11220,
• Leader Halal Meat Market and Grocery
  6720 5th Ave 11220, (718) 833-3223
• Marketa Los Fernández
  5013 5th Ave 11220,
• Pioneer Supermarkets
  5612 5th Ave 11220, (718) 439-6144
• Best Deli
  4106 2nd Ave 11232, (718) 768-3289
• Brooklyn Grocery Corp.
  930 4th Ave 11232, (718) 499-6551
• Capy Tres Leches Cake!
  5524 5th Ave 11220, (347) 463-9946
• I Fresh Market
  6023 8th Ave 11220, (718) 853-8887
• Xiang Xing Fruits & Grocery
  810 57th St 11220,
• IC General Market
  252 36th St 11232,
• 4 Avenue Gourmet Deli & Grill
  751 4th Ave 11232, (929) 298-1728

PARKS IN SUNSET PARK:

To ensure the below businesses and organizations are open, please call or check the listed websites for the most up-to-date information.

• Quaker Parrot Park at the Dust Bowl: 8th Ave & 65th St, 11220
• American Veterans Memorial Pier: Bay Ridge Ave, 11220
• John Allen Payne Park: 6400 3rd Ave, 11220
• Gonzalo Plasencia Playground: 320 34th St, 11232
• Pena Herrera Playground: 4601 3rd Ave, 11220
• Sunset Park: 4200 5th Ave, 11232
• Rainbow Playground: 5523 6th Ave, 11220
• Owl's Head Park: Colonial Rd & 68th St, Shore Rd, 11220
• Leif Ericson Park: 6600 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, 11220
• D'Emic Playground: 150 34th St, 11232
• Martin Luther Playground: 5501 2nd Ave, 11220

FOOD POLICY ORGANIZATIONS IN SUNSET PARK:

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.

• Center for Family Life in Sunset Park: 443 39th St, 11232 (718) 438-9500
• Los Colibries Community Garden: 219A 34th St, 11232 (516) 582-5292

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Heaven’s Hands Community Services
• Uprose
• Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Sunset Park
• Chinese-American Planning Council
• Brooklyn Community Foundation
• Brooklyn Community Services

Last updated: 9/29/2020

REFERENCES:

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5. “Green Thumb Garden Map.” NYC Parks, https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/gardensearch.php.

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.