Lincoln, Jacobi and North Central Bronx Farmers Markets Bring Fresh Frutis and Vegetables To The Bronx

The New York City Health and Hospitals Corporation (HHC) will host farmers markets at eight of its hospitals this year, including at Lincoln Medical Center, Jacobi Medical Center and North Central Bronx Hospital in the Bronx, helping to make fresh fruits and vegetables available and promote healthy eating habits for all New Yorkers.

Market hours and locations:

Jacobi Medical Center
1400 Pelham Parkway, on the pedestrian mall in front of the hospital
June 10 to November 25
Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.  (Closed July 4)

North Central Bronx Hospital
Mosholu Parkway North and Jerome Avenue
July 9 to November 26
Wednesdays 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Lincoln Medical Center
149th Street between Morris and Park Avenue
June 27 to November 22
Tuesdays and Fridays, 8 a.m. – 3 p.m.

HHC’s farmers markets offer a variety of regionally-grown vegetables, fruits, fresh juices and flowers in communities where residents sometimes lack access to fresh fruits and vegetables at reasonable prices. Numerous programs are in place to help residents take advantage of farmers markets, and shoppers can take advantage of a variety of payment options, including EBT/SNAP, Health Bucks, Green Checks, Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program (FMNP) coupons and Women, Infants and Children (WIC) coupons.

“Proper eating is a critical part of maintaining good health, and fruits and vegetables are a critical part of proper eating,” said HHC President Dr. Ram Raju. “Along with regular checkups and exercise, a healthy diet with fruits and vegetables keeps people fit and helps to control or avoid chronic health conditions such as diabetes and hypertension. Farmers markets directly support HHC’s efforts to make communities healthy and we’re very happy to keep expanding the program to bring affordable food options to more and more neighborhoods.”

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