NYC Health + Hospitals announces the return of its seasonal farmers markets, bringing fresh fruits and vegetables directly to hospital campuses and community health centers across New York City. The initiative aims to improve access to healthy foods while supporting local agriculture and expanding affordable nutrition options for residents across the five boroughs.
NYC Health + Hospitals Announces Return Of Community Farmers Markets
NYC Health + Hospitals announces a new season of farmers markets at public hospitals and community health centers across New York City, expanding access to fresh produce and affordable nutrition resources for residents.
The seasonal markets, operated in partnership with GrowNYC and Harvest Home, will offer locally grown fruits and vegetables at locations in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, and Queens through much of the year.
According to a press release published via NYCNewswire, the farmers markets are designed to make healthy foods more accessible by bringing fresh produce directly to communities while offering multiple payment options for families, seniors, and individuals receiving nutrition assistance.
The initiative comes as city health leaders continue emphasizing the role of nutrition and preventive care in improving long-term community health outcomes across New York City.
Farmers Markets Bring Fresh Produce Closer To Communities
The markets will operate at hospital campuses and community health centers, making fresh produce more readily available in neighborhoods where access to healthy food options can sometimes be limited.
Residents can shop using:
- EBT/SNAP benefits
- Women, Infants and Children (WIC) coupons
- Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons
- Traditional payment methods
Officials say the program is intended to remove barriers that often prevent families from purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables while supporting local farmers and regional agriculture.
Most market locations will remain open through November, creating several months of access to seasonal produce for communities across the city.
Nutrition Access Remains A Public Health Priority
The return of the farmers markets reflects a broader effort by NYC Health + Hospitals to address health outcomes through community-based wellness initiatives.
Access to nutritious foods has increasingly become part of public health strategies nationwide as healthcare systems focus not only on treating illness but also on promoting preventive care and addressing social factors that influence health.
Fresh produce access has been linked to improved management of chronic conditions such as diabetes, hypertension, and heart disease, which disproportionately affect many New York City communities.
By locating farmers markets directly outside hospitals and health centers, the initiative integrates nutrition resources into spaces where residents already seek healthcare services.
Farmers Markets Span Four Boroughs
The seasonal markets are operating at several NYC Health + Hospitals facilities, including:
1. Bronx
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Jacobi
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Lincoln
- NYC Health + Hospitals/North Central Bronx
2. Brooklyn
- NYC Health + Hospitals/South Brooklyn Health
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Kings County
3. Manhattan
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Metropolitan
4. Queens
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Elmhurst
The program’s broad geographic footprint aims to increase healthy food access in neighborhoods throughout the city while creating opportunities for residents to incorporate fresh produce into their daily diets.
What Happens Next
The 2026 farmers market season will continue through November at participating locations across New York City.
Officials encourage residents to take advantage of the markets and available nutrition benefits as the program expands healthy food access throughout the summer and fall months..
The initiative underscores the growing role of healthcare systems in addressing community wellness through nutrition access, preventive health strategies, and partnerships that connect New Yorkers with affordable, locally grown foods.
What You Want To Know
What did NYC Health + Hospitals announce?
NYC Health + Hospitals announced the return of its seasonal farmers markets at hospital campuses and community health centers across New York City.
What payment options are accepted?
Participating markets accept EBT/SNAP benefits, WIC coupons, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program coupons, and traditional payment methods.
How long will the farmers markets operate?
Most market locations are scheduled to operate through November 2026.
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