resources for healthy living: guide to central harlem

Guide to Central Harlem

Resources for Healthy eating

childrenshealthfund.org

1. Introduction 1

1.1 Purpose of the Guide

1.2 The Importance of Eating Well

2. Food Markets 2

2.1 Supermarkets

2.2 Small Grocery Stores

2.3 Mobile Street Vendors

3. Health Food Stores 6

4. Locally-Grown Food 8

4.1 Farmers’ Markets

4.2 Community Supported Agriculture

4.3 Growing Your Own Community Garden

5. Restaurants/Juice Bars 13

6. Nutrition/Education Resources 16

For additional health education materials visit http://www.childrenshealthfund.org/publications/health-ed

Contents

This food guide was created for the practical use of the residents of Central Harlem. It was meant to be a tool in developing a healthy eating lifestyle. The guide begins with useful nutritional information that will show you how you can begin to make healthy food choices. This is followed by a directory of over 50 food establishments including supermarkets, farmer’s markets, restaurants, and juice bars. As you make your way through the streets of Central Harlem, look out for our recommended locations!

The key to eating well is making smart choices. Everything you put into your body affects its function, both on a daily basis and in the future. Some of these decisions are as simple as choosing between sugary candy and naturally sweet fruit, while others might call for careful consideration, such as choosing fresh fruits and vegetables from local farmers’ markets over those from large chain supermarkets. Making the right choices can seem like a daunting task at first, but by purchasing your food from businesses listed in this guide, and watching your portion sizes, you can easily maintain a healthy lifestyle.

So why should you eat healthy foods? Eating well isn’t just about preventing destructive illnesses like diabetes and heart disease; it’s also about feeling good on a regular basis. It’s about treating your body well so that you have the energy and strength to endure the stresses of life, and ensuring you receive the right nutrition for a strong immune system. Most importantly, it’s about living a long, happy life for yourself and the people who care about you. So take life by the wheel—and drive!

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Supermarkets offer a constant supply of fruits, vegetables, low-fat dairy products, lean meat, whole-grains, and sugar-free cereals. Be sure to shop wisely! Don’t be tempted or fooled by the abundance of unhealthy options mixed in with the good ones. Read nutrition labels and look for the green “Smart Choices Made Easy” seals on select products. Buy organic whenever possible.

Name Associated Supermarket $$

location 448 Lenox Ave. at 132nd St

Hours Daily, 8:30 a.m. - 8:30 p.m.

telephone (212) 281-1201

transportation Bus: M7, M102 Subway: 2/3 train

Details •Acceptscredit,debit,EBTandWIC. •Freedeliveryduringstorehours.

Name Bravo Supermarket $$

location 2395FrederickDouglassBlvd.between128thand129th

Hours Mon.-Sat., 8:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m., Sundays 8:00 a.m.-6:00 p.m.

telephone (212) 678-0589

transportation Bus: M10


Name C-Town Supermarket $$

location 2217 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. at 131st and 7th Ave.

Hours Daily, 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 p.m.

telephone (212)-368-5700

transportation Bus: M2 Subway: 2/3 train

Details •Acceptscredit,debit,EBTandWIC. •Freedeliveryfrom8:00a.m.–7:00p.m.

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Name C-Town Supermarket $$

location 238West116thSt.between7thAve.andFrederickDouglassBlvd.


telephone (212) 222-1379

transportation Bus: M60, Bx15, M100, M101L, M7 Subway: B/C train

Details •AcceptscreditwithpictureIDonly,debit,EBTandWIC. •Freedeliveryduringstorehours.

Name FairwayMarket$$$

location 2328 12th Ave., between 133rd and 132th St.


telephone (212) 234-3883

transportation Bus: M5L Subway: 1 train

email [email protected]

Details •Acceptscredit,debit,EBTandWIC. •Deliveryfrom11:00a.m.-8:00p.m.with$6.95fee.

Name FineFare$$$

location 117th St and Lenox Ave.

Hours Daily, 7:00 a.m. -12:00 a.m.

telephone (212)-828-9951

transportation Bus: M7, M18, M102, or M116 Subway: Subway: 2/3 train

Name MetFoodMarket$$

location 1316 Amsterdam Ave. (at 124th St.)

Hours Daily, 8:00 a.m. -10:00 p.m.

telephone (212) 662-1644

transportation Bus: M104 Subway: 1 train


Name KeyFoodMarket$$

location 592 Malcolm X Blvd. (at 139th St)

Hours Mon.-Sat. 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Sundays 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

telephone (212) 926-5470

transportation Bus: M7, M102 Subway: 2/3 train

Details •Acceptscreditanddebit. •Freedeliveryduringstorehours.



These small grocery stores offer a selection of produce, fruit juices, nuts, beans, rice, and other dry or canned goods.

Name YoungSpringFarm$$

location 62West125thSt.,betweenLenoxandFifthAve.


telephone (212) 348-3481

transportation Bus: Bx15, M7, M60, M100, M101, M102 Subway: 2/3 train

Details •AcceptsEBT.

Name Pathmark $$

location 160 East 125th St., between Lexington and 3rd Ave.

Hours Daily, 24 hours

telephone (212) 722-9155

transportation Bus: M101L Subway: 4/5/6 train

Details •Acceptscredit,debit,EBTandWIC. •Deliveryfrom11:00a.m.-5:30p.m. everyday except Tuesdays, with $5.00 fee.

Name Lee’sFruitMarket$$

location 2116 3rd Ave. between 115th and 116th St.

Hours Daily, 8:30 a.m. to 8:30 p.m.

telephone (212) 534-0871

transportation Bus: M98, M101, M102, M103, M116 Subway: 6 train


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Name Pathmark $$

location 300W.145thSt.(cornerofFrederickDouglassBlvd.)

Hours Daily, 24 hours

telephone (212) 281-3158

transportation Bus: M10 or Bx 19 Subway: 3 train

Details •Acceptscredit,debit,EBTandWIC. •Deliveryfrom8:00a.m.–6:00p.m. everyday except Tuesdays, with $5.00 fee.

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On a nice day when it’s not too cold or rainy, these mobile vendors are usually found on the same street corners selling a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables at very affordable prices.

location Lexington and 117th $

Hours Morning until around 7:00 p.m.

Details •Selection of produce including root vegetables and three different kinds of mango. •Ready-to-eatpackagesofcut-upfruitalsoavailable. •Driedfishandherbsforsale,too.

location 125th St. and Lenox Ave.


Details Offers a variety of produce including grapes, oranges, peaches, apples, and pears. Only cash accepted.

Name 125thSt.betweenSt.NicholasandFrederickDouglassBlvd$

location Mon.-Sat., 9:00 a.m. -7:00 p.m.

Name Lenox Ave. between 136th and 135th St. $

location Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Name 116th St. and Lenox Ave. $$

location Daily, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Name SevenGrainsHealthFoods$$

location 2259 Adam. Clayton Powell Blvd. on 133st St.


telephone (212) 862-3760

transportation Bus: M2 or Bx33 Subway: 2/3 train

Details •Avarietyoftea,herbs,nuts,andvegetarianoptions. •Booksoneatinghealthyarealsoavailable. •Offersafreewellnesscalendar.

Name WatkinsHealthFoods$$

location 54W125thSt.,between5thAve.andLenoxAve.


telephone (212) 831-2955

transportation Bus: M1, Bx15, M60, M100, M101 Subway: 2/3 train

Details •Entirelyorganicwithaselectionofproduceandsoy-bean/ nondairy products. •Herbalsupplementsandnaturalhouseholdproductsalsoavailable.

Name Solar Gardens $

location 4 East 132nd St., between Madison & 5th Ave.

Hours Mon.-Sat.,12:00 noon. to 7:00 p.m.

telephone (212) 281-4800


Details •Offersaselectionofvitamins,herbs,andjuices. •Atnoon,vegansoupandmockturkeysaladsandwich are available. •Eat-inandtake-outservices.

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Name OrganicForever$$

location 20538thAve.,atWest111th

Hours Mon.-Fri.,9:00a.m.–6:00p.m.,Saturdays10:00a.m.-8:00p.m. Sundays 11:00 a.m.-7:00 p.m.

telephone (212) 666-3012

transportation Bus: M10L, M3, M4 Subway: 2/3/B/C train

Website www.organicforever.com

Details •All-organichealthfoodstoreofferingaselectionofhealthy snacks, various vitamins, and other food products. •Counterserviceandtake-outonly.

Name Jah Seal Inc. $$

location 2041 Adam. Clayton Powell Blvd. at 7th Ave. (between 122nd and 123rd Sts.)

Hours Mon.-Tue,11:30a.m.–6:00p.m.,Wed.-Sat.11:30a.m.–9:00p.m., closed Sun.

telephone (212) 865-7990


Details •Offers a selection of raw nuts, cereals, and several prepared vegetarian options. •Take-outonly.

Name KarrotOrganicHealthFoodStore$$

location 304W117thSt.,atFrederickDouglassBlvd

Hours Mon.-Sat. 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., Sun. 9:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

telephone (212)-870-0290

transportation Bus: M3, M7, M10, M116 Subway: B/C

Details •Healthfoodstoresellingorganichealthproducts,produce, and vitamins. •Variousteasandfreshlyblendedjuicesavailableatthecounter. •Take-outonly.

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These markets bring in a selection of fresh fruits, vegetables, and other food items grown or produced on local farms outside New York City. Unless the day is particularly rainy, most occur on a regular basis from late spring or early summer to fall, and a few run year-round. Prices can be higher than at the average supermarket, but the quality of the food cannot be beat, and its benefits for the environment and local community are unending! A number of them accept EBT cards and are involved in a food stamp program that allows $2 to be saved for every $5 spent; for more information, call (800) 343-8859.

Eating locally-grown food is good for you, the environment, and the community.

Sunday Columbia Greenmarket

monday —

tuesday Harlem State Office Building Greenmarket (EBT) Lincoln Hospital Greenmarket

Wednesday —

thursday Columbia Greenmarket EastHarlem/UnionSettlementFarmers’Market(EBT) TheWagnerHouses

Friday Harvest Home Lennox Ave. Market

Saturday HarlemRenaissanceFarmers’Market LaMarquetaFarmers’Market MorningsideParkFarmers’Market Stranger’s Gate Greenmarket

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Name Columbia Greenmarket $$$

location 116th St. between Broadway and Claremont Ave.

Season June 29th through November 15th

Hours Thursday and Sundays, 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.

transportation Bus: M4, Bx15, M100, M60 Subway: 1 train

Details •Offersproduce,dairyproducts,bakedgoodsaswellas grass-fed meat, potted herbs and flowers. •Therearealsocookingdemonstrationswithfreesamples and recipes.

Name EastHarlem/UnionSettlementFarmers’Market$$

location 104th St. and 3rd Ave.

Season July through November

Hours Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

telephone Maritza Owens (212) 828-3361

Website http://harvesthomefm.org/

transportation Bus: M101L, M102, M103 Subway: 6 train


Name HarlemHarvestFarmers’MarketI$$

location 125th between Lenox and 7th Ave.

Season July - November

Hours Tue. 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sat. 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

telephone Angela Maull (212) 348-2733


Fax 646-672-5319

transportation Bus: M100, M101, Bx15, M60 Subway: 2/3 train

Details •AcceptsEBT,WIC,andHealthPlus.

Name Harlem Hospital Greenmarket $$

location 506 Lenox Ave. between 135th and 136th St.

Season July 6th through November 9th

Hours Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.


Details •Offerscookingdemonstrations,samples,andrecipes. •AcceptsEBT.

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Name HarlemHarvestFarmers’MarketII$$

location 1690 – 1693 Madison Ave (at 112th St.)

Season July - November

Hours Tuesday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

telephone Angela Maull (212) 348-2733


Fax 646-672-5319

transportation Bus: M1, M2, M3, M4 Subway: 6 train

Details •AcceptsEBT,WIC,andHealthPlus.

Name Harvest Home 106th St. Market $$

location E. 106th St. between Lexington & 3rd Ave.


Hours Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

telephone Maritza Owens (212) 828-3361

transportation Bus: M98, M101, M102, M103 Subway: 6 train

Name LaMarquetaFarmersMarket$$

location East 115th St. & Park Ave.

Season July 8th through October 28th


telephone Jose Carrero (212) 534-4900

transportation Bus: M101L, M102, M103 Subway: 6 train

Name MorningsideParkFarmers’Market$$

location West110thSt.&ManhattanAve.

Season May 31st through December 19th


telephone Miriam Haas (914) 923-4837

transportation Bus: M7 Subway: B/C train

Name Mt. Sinai Greenmarket $$

location 99th St. & Madison Ave.

Season July through mid-November

Hours Friday,8:00a.m.to4:00p.m.

transportation Bus: M2L Subway: 6 train

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Name Stranger’s Gate Greenmarket $$

location West106thSt.andCentralParkWest



transportation Bus: M7 Subway: B/C train

Name Central Harlem Community Supported Agriculture $$

Pickup Every Thursday from June 8th to November 2nd from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Thurgood Marshall Academy, located at 200West135thSt.onthesouthwestcornerof135thand Adam. Clayton Powell Jr. Blvd.

telephone (212) 694-8715

transportation •ProducegrownonRoxburyFarminKinderhook,NY. •Membershipcostsvarywithhouseholdincomerangefrom $320 to $510. •Acommitmentof4hoursofworkonthefarmduringthe growing season also required. •25weeksoflocallygrownfruitavailableforadditionalfeeof$65.

Name Harlem Community Supported Agriculture (apartofFoodBankofNYC)

Pickup OnceaweekatFoodChange’sCommunityKitchenat: 252West116thSt.(between7thAve.andFrederickDouglassBlvd.).

telephone (212) 894-8094 - ask to be directed to Community Kitchen

Fax (212) 662-1945

email Christina Kaye, [email protected].

Website: http://www.foodchange.org/food/harlem.html

Name TheWagnerHouses$$

location East 120th St. at 1st Ave., in the courtyard

Season July through November

Hours Thursday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

transportation Bus: M15 Subway: 4/5/6 train

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Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) programs are a great way for community members to connect with local farmers and to enjoy fresh, seasonal produce. Members of a CSA have connections with local farms and become “share-holders” through monetary contributions. In return, the farm supplies members with a bounty of seasonal fruits, vegetables and other items such as eggs and milk.

The surest way to have fresh produce at your fingertips is to grow it yourself! Starting a community garden in your neighborhood allows you to choose which fruits and vegetables you would like to eat and to control what goes into your foodbyavoidingpesticides.The“AmericatheBeautifulFund”providesfreeseeds to new gardens that may need some assistance.

Name How to Start a Community Garden

location American Community Garden Association c/o FranklinParkConservatory 1777 East Broad St., Columbus, OH 43203

telephone (877) ASK-ACGA or (877) 275-2242

Website http://www.communitygarden.org/starting.php

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When eating out, it’s important to make the healthiest choices possible. Save fried foods for special occasions, and as restaurant serving sizes are generally twice as big as they should be, try splitting a meal with someone to avoid overeating.

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Name Strictly Roots Restaurant $$

location 2058 Adam. Clayton Powell Blvd, between 122nd and 123rd St.


telephone (212) 864-8699

transportation Bus: M2, M7, M60, M100, M101 or M102 Subway: 2/3 train

Details •Veganrestaurantandjuicebarwhointheirownwords, serve nothing that “walks, crawls, swims or flies.” •Menuchangesdailyandincludesitemssuchasfriedplantains, macaroni and soy cheese, veggie burgers, soups, salads, and tofu. •Dessertslikepineappleupsidedowncakeandmangobread are also served, but no alcohol. •Counterservicewithseatingforabout20people; take-out and delivery also available. •AcceptsA.M.EX,MC,andVISA.

Name South Beach Café and Juice Bar $$

location 100West124thSt.,betweenLenoxand7thAve.

Hours Mon-Fri12:00p.m.-2:00a.m.,Sat.-Sun.12:00p.m.-12a.m.

telephone (212)-222-7290 or (212)-222-1995

transportation Bus: M60, Bx15, M100 and M101L Subway: 2/3 train

Details •Offersavarietyofhealthydishesincludingsalads and sandwiches. •Theadjoiningjuicebarservesblendsoffruits,nuts, and vegetables. •Freedeliverywithaminimum$8purchase.


Name Raw Soul Restaurant & Juice Bar $$

location 348W145thSt.,betweenSt.Nicholas&EdgecombeAve.

Hours Tues.-Sat. 11:00 a.m.- 10 p.m., Sun. 12:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. (reservations required), Closed Mon.

telephone (212) 491-5859

Website http://www.rawsoul.com/takeout.htm

transportation Bus: M3, M18 or Bx19 Subway: B, C, D train

Details •Offersorganic,raw,vegetarian,andveganfood. •Menualwaysincludessoups,salads,sandwichwraps,veggie burgers, pizza, lasagna, and a choice of vegetarian sides. •TwodifferentmenusservedThursdaysandSaturdays. •OnSundays,thereisanall-you-can-eatbuffetbrunchwith live music for $30; reservations required. •Anorganicjuicebaranddeliarelocatedonthesecondlevel. •Cateringandsaleofrawfoodproductsalsoavailable.

Name CaféVeg$$

Pickup 2291 Adam Clayton Powell Blvd. at 135th St.

Hours Mon.– Sat. 11:00 a.m.– 10:00 p.m., Sun. 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m.

telephone (212)-491-3223

Fax (212)-491-3327


Details •Offerslargeveganselectionincludingsandwiches,wraps, entrees,salads,anddeserts.FreeDelivery.

Name FruitsofLife$$

location 57 125th St., between Park and Madison Ave.

Hours Mon.-Sat., 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.

transportation Bus: M1, M60, M98, M100, M101, or Bx15 Subway: 2/3 train

Details •Offersavarietyofjuicemixtures,includingsomemeantto remedy certain illnesses like the common cold. •Onlyacceptscash.

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Name Reggae Sun Delight $$

location W.135thSt.andAdamClaytonPowellBlvd.(7thAve.)

Hours Mon. – Sat., 8:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

transportation Bus: M2 or Bx33 Subway: 2/3 train

Name Uptown Juice Bar $$

location 54West125St.,betweenFifth&LenoxAve.


telephone (212) 987-2660

Website http://www.rawsoul.com/takeout.htm

transportation Bus: M1, M7, M60, M100, M101, M102, or Bx15 Subway: 2/3 train

Details •Arestaurantandjuicebar,offeringavarietyofjuicemixtures and meat-less or dairy-less foods like mock turkey salad, soy cheese pizza, and veggie burgers. •Counterserviceandtake-outonly. •AcceptsMC,VISA.

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Name TRUCEFitnessandNutritionCenter

location 147 St. Nicholas Ave., between 117th and 118th St., 5th floor

Hours Daily, 9:00 a.m. to 7 p.m., programs from 3:00 p.m.- 6:00 p.m.

telephone (212) 864-7159

Website www.hcz.org

Details •Providesopportunitiesforlocalyouthtopromotehealthand wellness in their community. •Studentsgiveweeklypresentationsthatareopentothepublic that address important issues relating to health. •TheCenteralsoprovidesarangeofhealthservicestoHarlem residents free of charge, including fitness and dance classes, martial arts, nutrition education, a community garden, and other activities to promote awareness about healthy living. Open to ages 12 to 19. •Nofees.Spanishspoken.Confidential.

Name Harlem Hospital Center

location 530 137th St., between Lenox Ave. and Madison Ave. Bldg 530 (Ronald Brown)

Hours Mon.–Fri.8:30a.m.–4:30p.m.(generally) Adult Clinic only: Tue. 8:30 a.m. – 7:30 p.m.

telephone Adult Clinic (212) 939-8410 Pediatric Clinic (212) 939-8005

Website www.ci.nyc.ny.us/html/hhc/html/harlem.html

transportation Bus: M1, M7, M102 Subway: 2/3 train

Details •Offersanadultdietclinicwithnutritioncounselingandapediatric clinic for obese or overweight children age 6 and older. •Privateandpublicinsuranceaccepted. •FrenchandSpanishspoken.

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Name FoodStampOffice

location 132W125thSt.Ste5,between7thandLenoxAve.

Hours Mon.-Fri.,8:30a.m.to5:00p.m.

telephone (212) 666-5067

transportation Bus: M7, M60, M100, M101, M102, and Bx15 Subway: 2/3 train

Name WeightWatchers– Dempsey Center Northern Manhattan Perinatal Partnership, Inc.

location 127West127thSt.,betweenLenoxand7thAve.,3rdFloor

Hours Meetings from 12:15 p.m.- 6:00 p.m. on Thursdays

telephone (212) 665-2600

Website www.weightwatchers.com

transportation Bus: M7, M60, M100, M101, M102, and Bx15 Subway: 2/3 train

Details •Providesnutritionandwellnessservicesforadults ($9.95/week). •MeetingLeaders:JerryHarrells(Thu.12:15pm)and Antoinette G.G. (Thu. 6:00 p.m.) •Note:Spaceisrented;forinformationyouwillneedtovisit the website or go there directly.

Name Urban Organic

location 240 6th St. Brooklyn, NY 11215

telephone (718)-499-4321

Fax (718)-965-4688


Website http://www.urbanorganic.com

Details $25lifetimemembershipfee+Weeklyboxdeliveryofyourchoice (Box prices range from $24.99 - $44.99)

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Special ThankS To

creaTed By

For QueSTionS/commenTS pleaSe conTacT

Adam Gitlin

Amanda Guzman

Vanessa Leach

Adina Marx-Arpadi

Nikotris Surles

Courtney Ng

Martha Solomon

Ann Steinfeld

Sarah Taslima

Miosoti Tejeda

Sarah WesslerProgram Manager

Health Promotion Learning Lab

Harlem Children’s Health Project35 East 125th St. Suite 520, New York, NY 10035

Tel: (646)-537-4200 • Fax: (212)-996-5650

This is not a comprehensive list of food and nutrition resources in Central Harlem. The purpose of this Guide is to provide community

members with select healthy resources in the neighborhood. Information included in this guide is accurate to the date of publication.

“Resources for Healthy Eating: Guide to Central Harlem” is made possible by a grant

from American Express Foundation.

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