Throgs Neck/Co-op City 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 City Island, Co-op City, Country Club, Pelham Bay, Schuylerville, Throgs Neck and Westchester Square 

*All data from DATA2GO includes Coop City, Pelham Bay & Schuylerville 

Zip codes include: 10464, 10465, 10475

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
• ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

DEMOGRAPHICS:

• Total Population: 121,868 (1.43% of NYC population) (1)
• Population by Race and Ethnicity of Throgs Neck/Co-op City and New York City (1)
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 40% Latino | NYC: 29% Latino
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 23% Black | NYC: 22% Black
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 30% White | NYC: 32% White
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 5% Asian/Pacific Islander | NYC: 15% Asian
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 1% Other | NYC: 2% Other
• Throgs Neck/Co-op City Population by Age: (1)
  • 0-17 years: 20%
  • 18-24 years: 9%
  • 25-44 years: 26%
  • 45-64 years: 27%
  • 65+ years: 18%
• Life Expectancy: 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 82.2 years (2) | NYC: 81.2 years (3)
• Born Outside the US: 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 21% (1) | NYC: 37% (1)

NEIGHBORHOOD ACCESS TO HEALTHY FOOD:

• Supermarket to Bodega Ratio: One (1) supermarket in Throgs Neck/Co-op City to 7 bodegas (1)
• Meal Gap (# of meals needed per year for food security): 2,890,426 (2)
• Food Insecurity: 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 11.9% of residents (2)| NYC: 15.4% of residents (2)
• Residences that Lack a Kitchen: 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 0.3% of housing units (2)| NYC: 0.8% (2)
• Households Receiving SNAP Benefits: 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 15.2% of households (2)| NYC: 21% of households (2)
• Walking Distance to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables: (4)
  • Includes data from Pelham/Throgs Neck (Zipcdoes 10461, 10462, 10464, 10465, 10472, 1473)
    • 5 minutes or less: 41% (Compared to 49% New York City-wide)
    • 5-10 minutes: 21% (Compared to 18% New York City-wide)
    • 10 minutes or more: 38% (Compared to 32% New York City-wide)

FOOD CONSUMPTION:

• At Least One Serving of Fruits or Vegetables Per Day (percent of adults): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 87% (1) | NYC: 87% (1)
• No Fruits and Vegetables Yesterday: 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 13% of adults (2) | NYC: 13% of adults (2)
• One or More 12-ounce Sugary Drinks Per Day (percent of adults): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 35% (1) | NYC: 23% (1)

HEALTH AND DISEASE STATUS:

• Adults Reporting Their Own Health as “Excellent,” “Very Good” or “Good” (percent of adults): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 77% (1) | NYC: 78% (1)
• Obesity (percent of adults): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 24% (1) | NYC: 24% (1)
•  Childhood Obesity (percent of public school children in grades K through 8): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 23% (1) | NYC: 20% (1)
• Diabetes (percent of adults): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 13% (1) | NYC: 11% (1)
• Hypertension (percent of adults): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 37% (1) | NYC: 28% (1)

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

• Median Household Income: 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: $74,042 (2) | NYC: $73,277 (2)
• Poverty (percent of households with incomes below poverty): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 12.4% (2) | NYC: 8.8% (2)
• Unemployment (percent of people ages 16 and older): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 5% (2) | NYC: 5% (2)
• Extreme Housing Burden (percent of renters): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 25.6% (2) | NYC: 28% (2)

EXERCISE AND PHYSICAL ACTIVITY BURDEN

• Air Pollution (micrograms of fine particulate matter per cubic meter): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 7.5 (1) | New York City-wide: 7.5 (1)
• Bicycle Network Coverage (percent of streets with bike lanes): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 6% (1) | New York City-wide: 10% (1)
• Pedestrian Injury Hospitalizations (per 100,000 people): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 17 (1) | New York City-wide: 23 (1)
• Any Physical Activity in the Past 30 Days (percent of adults): 
  • Throgs Neck/Co-op City: 75% (1) | New York City-wide: 73% (1)

THROGS NECK/CO-OP CITY 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.

THROGS NECK/CO-OP CITY 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)  

• NYCHA - Throggs Neck - Love Community Garden: 2761 Sampson Ave
• Rivers Run Waterfront Community Garden: 801 Co-op City Blvd

THROGS NECK/CO-OP CITY SCHOOL GARDENS:

• MS 366 Urban Assembly Academy of Civic Engagement: 650 Hollywood Ave
• PS 723 [email protected]: 3441 Steenwick Ave
• PS 175 City Island: 200 City Island Ave
• PS 178 Dr. Selman Waksman: 850 Baychester Ave
• MS 462 Cornerstone Academy for Social Action Middle School (CASA): 3441 Steenwick Ave
• PS 10 : 2750 Lafayette Ave
• PS 723 @Byron: 3540 Bivona St
• Charter 488 The Equality Charter School: 4140 Hutchinson River Pkway Ea
• PS 189 Cornerstone Academy for Social Action: 3441 Steenwick Ave
• PS 176 Truman High School: 850 Baychester Ave

THROGS NECK/CO-OP CITY FARMERS’ MARKETS: 

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

• Harvest Home Co-op City Farm Stand
  Asch Loop & Aldrich St, Wednesday 08:00AM-04:00PM, 6/17/20-11/25/20

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.

THROGS NECK/CO-OP CITY 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.

• Concourse S45: 1375 Jerome Ave, 2nd Floor
• Crotona S46: 1910 Monterey Ave, 5th Floor
• Hunts Point S40: 845 Barretto St, B-Level Floor

*It is possible to apply for SNAP benefits online at https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap

THROGS NECK/CO-OP CITY 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.

• Black Forum of Co-op City
  920 Baychester Ave, Building 1A, 10475, (718) 320-8035
• Family Worship Center Church of God of Prophecy
  3031 Cross Bronx Expy, 10465, (914) 414-2697, (347) 281-5362
• Cardinal McCloskey Services
  2501 Grand Concourse, 4th Floor, 10475, (718) 542-0255 x232
• Co-op City SDA Church Food Pantry
  1010 Baychester Ave, 10475, (646) 851-8591

*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. 

THROGS NECK/CO-OP CITY 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.

• 7-Eleven
  3508 E Tremont Ave 10465, (718) 676-0657
• Throggs Neck Deli & Grill
  3742 E Tremont Ave 10465, (718) 319-0511
• Bella Deli Market
  4011 E Tremont Ave 10465, (646) 420-0218
• Sunoco Gas Station
  410 City Island Ave 10464, (718) 885-9875
• PHILLIPS GOURMET DELI
  3659 E Tremont Ave 10465, (718) 792-1400
• Pal deli and grocery inc.
  3438 E Tremont Ave 10465, (718) 918-1413
• Modern Fruit
  3822 E Tremont Ave 10465, (718) 892-5999
• 15 Flavors NYC
  3813 E Tremont Ave 10465,
• Stop & Shop
  691 Coop City Blvd 10475, (718) 862-2809
• Fine Fare Supermarkets
  3680 E Tremont Ave 10465, (718) 319-8414
• J & D Food Market
  460 Quincy Ave 10465, (718) 892-2126
• East tremont food mart inc
  4004 E Tremont Ave 10465, (718) 823-0800
• Walgreens
  691 Co Op City Blvd, Store L 10475, (718) 862-2847
• Richie's Meat & Deli Market
  3818 E Tremont Ave 10465, (718) 409-5202
• SY Grace West Indian Supermarket
  4018b Boston Rd 10475, (718) 671-5544
• Rite Aid
  2063 Bartow Ave 10475, (718) 379-8022
• Sunoco Gas Station
  4090 Boston Rd 10475, No contact Information available
• Food Universe Marketplace
  119 Einstein Loop N 10475, (718) 320-1297
• T&G Finest Deli & Grocery
  3211 Philip Ave 10465, (718) 409-2915
• Food Universe Marketplace
  111 Dreiser Loop 10475, (718) 671-7391
• Walgreens
  3590 E Tremont Ave 10465, (718) 792-9258
• S&W Supermarket & Deli
  4028 E Tremont Ave 10465, (718) 892-7666
• Stop & Shop
  2136 Bartow Ave 10475, (718) 320-2902
• Green Apple Deli & Grocery
  3571 E Tremont Ave 10465, (347) 621-2687
• Barino's Market
  3244 Ampere Ave 10465, (718) 828-9200
• Food Universe Marketplace
  2061 Bartow Ave 10475, (718) 320-0930
• CVS
  3775 E Tremont Ave 10465, (718) 597-3757
• Target Grocery
  815 E Hutchinson River Pkwy 10465, (718) 536-2689
• Super Foodtown of Throgg's Neck
  2945-65 Bruckner Blvd 10465, (718) 379-7100
• Lizzie's Supermarket
  3201 Layton Ave 10465, (718) 597-8142

PARKS IN THROGS NECK/CO-OP CITY:

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

• Aileen B Ryan Recreational Complex: Middleton Rd, 10465
• Givans Creek Woods: 4567, 1000 Baychester Ave, 10475
• Ambrosini Field: 200 City Island Ave, 10464
• Pelham Bay Park: 3439 Bruckner Blvd, 10465
• Bruckner Playground: 824 Brinsmade Ave, 10465
• City Island Wetlands: Tier St, 10464
• Will Cintron Soccer Fields: 1038 Balcom Ave, 10465
• Pelham Bay Park: 3439 Bruckner Blvd, 10475
• Co-op City Field: Coop City Blvd, 10475
• Hawkins Park: 281 City Island Ave, 10464
• Bicentennial Veterans Memorial Park: Throgs Neck Expy, 10465
• Pelham Bay Park: 3439 Bruckner Blvd, 10464
• Ferry Point Park: 10 Hutchinson River Pkwy, 10465

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES:

• Coronavirus NYC Food Resource Guide: Throgs Neck/Coop City

Last updated: 9/29/2020

REFERENCES:

1. Hinterland, K, et al. “Community Health Profiles 2018, Bronx Community District 10: Throgs Neck and Co-op City.” Community Health Profiles 2018, Bronx Community District 10: Throgs Neck and Co-op City, 2018, pp.1-20.
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4. “Annual Vital Statistics Data Show Fewer Premature Deaths and Fewer Births in New York City in 2017.” NYC Health, The City of New York.
5. “Green Thumb Garden Map.” NYC Parks, https://greenthumb.nycgovparks.org/gardensearch.php. 

Article Image: “New York City (NYC) Neighborhood Maps – By Borough – Bronx.” NYCdata, Baruch College Zicklin School of Business, https://www.baruch.cuny.edu/nycdata/population-geography/maps-boroughs.htm.