Community Programs at NEBHDCo

Community Programs at NEBHDCo Communities for Healthy Food operates out of our Community Programs Department. In conjunction with Harvest Homes, we have opened a new Farmers’ Market.

• Provide an environment of opportunity and connections to resources for tenants and community residents
• Support economic stability, education and healthy living for our community As a leading affordable housing developer in central Brooklyn since 1985, to date NEBHDCo has planned, joint-ventured, and developed over 2,100 housing units across New York City. Our Community Programs Department work

s across two broad areas: Healthy Food and Living, and Tenant and Community Supports. Healthy Food and Living Programs includes:

-Golden Harvest Food Pantry, emergency food and benefits supports in a beautiful new 2-story facility. The pantry provides emergency food distribution on the main floor, using a supermarket-style client choice model. On the second floor our facilities include The Demonstration Kitchen, a classroom and a 3-station benefits center.

-Communities for Healthy Food Bed-Stuy, a food justice and food access initiative, with a holistic approach to bettering the food system in Bed-Stuy through 5 strategic intervention areas.

1. Urban Gardens and Farms: Three gardens/urban farms growing food for the pantry, a fourth food garden at our senior residence building, and a hydroponics facility in planning stages. Our urban farming includes a paid youth internship and training program.

2.Advocacy and Community Building: Food Empowerment Education and Sustainability Team (FEEST) our monthly youth gathering; community events such as film screenings, book signings and cooking events gather community and encourage healthy eating.

3. Culinary and Nutrition Knowledge Sharing: Programs that support community members to learn and teach culinary skills and nutrition basics.

4. Retail Work: Working with existing retail, such as bodegas and supermarkets, to increase healthy food options. Additionally we are developing a new Central Brooklyn Food Co-op, with local partners and residents.

5. Good Food Jobs: Food industry jobs training, and workshops and entrepreneurial support for cooperative food businesses. Tenant & Community Supports includes:

-Benefits referrals: For SNAP, housing, employment, education, immigration services, legal services, health checks, and other services provided through partner agencies operating in the local area; virtual tax prep and SNAP also offered directly.

-Kosciuszko Garden Learning Center, a beautiful ornamental public garden at 385 Kosciuszko Street
- Winter coat drives, Back to School events, Thanksgiving community meals

Don’t miss this free opportunity hosted at Throop Court and led by Esfir Health & Performance in partnership with The Fi...
02/10/2026

Don’t miss this free opportunity hosted at Throop Court and led by Esfir Health & Performance in partnership with The Fit In Wellness Collective - link in bio

Missed the food pantry today? No worries! We have more to give on Thursday. Come join us 🙂
05/14/2025

Missed the food pantry today? No worries! We have more to give on Thursday. Come join us 🙂

Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and appreciation!
05/11/2025

Wishing you a day filled with love, joy, and appreciation!

I hope you all had a great weekend! Visit us weekly at the food pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-12pm. Spread t...
05/05/2025

I hope you all had a great weekend! Visit us weekly at the food pantry on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9am-12pm. Spread the word to friends and family!

Join us every Thursday 11am to 12pm for this great opportunity to learn from workshops
04/30/2025

Join us every Thursday 11am to 12pm for this great opportunity to learn from workshops

Honored to receive this award 🙏❤️
04/30/2025

Honored to receive this award 🙏❤️

Join us for this amazing opportunity in partnership with
04/01/2025

Join us for this amazing opportunity in partnership with

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03/26/2025

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We cordially invite you to our Nutrition Workshop with Food Bank NYC. We hope to see you there!
03/25/2025

We cordially invite you to our Nutrition Workshop with Food Bank NYC. We hope to see you there!

Would you be interested in free food? Our food pantry is open from 9am - 12pm every Tuesday and Thursday. Spread the wor...
03/19/2025

Would you be interested in free food? Our food pantry is open from 9am - 12pm every Tuesday and Thursday. Spread the word!

Address

376 Throop Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
11221

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Website

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bed-stuy-community-board-3-health-social-services-

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