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The Challenge
Fort Greene and Clinton Hill are rich with creativity, history, and neighborly strength. Yet within this abundance, too many families are overlooked, and too much potential is left unrealized. The challenge before us is not scarcity, but the barriers that prevent this community’s fullness from being shared by all.
Meal Gap
Over 3.9 million meals are missing each year in Fort Greene and Brooklyn Heights, highlighting a persistent gap in food security for local families.
(Source: Food Bank For New York City, 2022 Meal Gap Map)
SNAP Reliance
More than 20% of Brooklyn residents rely on SNAP benefits to afford groceries, the second highest rate in New York City.
(Source: Food Bank For New York City, 2023)
Senior Population
Approximately 12% of Fort Greene and Clinton Hill residents are over age 65, with many seniors living alone and at increased risk of social isolation.​
(Source: NYC Department of City Planning, Community District Profiles)
Senior Support Networks
Nearly 1 in 4 older adults in Brooklyn Community District 2 (including Fort Greene and Clinton Hill) report having no one to help them in an emergency, underscoring the need for stronger support networks.
(Source: NYC Department for the Aging, Community Assessment Survey)​
Low-Income Food Access
Roughly 70% of students in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill public schools are considered economically disadvantaged, impacting access to resources and opportunities.​​
(Source: NYC Department of Education, 2023)
Income Disparity
The median income for public housing residents in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill is $11,344, compared to over $50,000 for the neighborhoods overall, reflecting a sharp class divide and ongoing economic barriers.​
(NYU Furman Center, 2022)
WHAT WE OFFER TO THE COMMUNITY
FRESH PANTRIES
We provide Fort Greene and Clinton Hill families with free, healthy groceries: fresh produce, eggs, milk, and more.
Each household receives about groceries valued at approx. $100 every week, easing food budgets while offering choice, dignity, and security.​
THE SHARING NETWORK
We reduce social isolation for homebound seniors in Fort Greene and Clinton Hill through weekly, moderator-led discussion groups by phone.
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These small groups offer space to connect, share stories, and build friendships for older adults without internet access.
YOUTH DEVELOPMENT
We see young people as leaders and change-makers whose voices and ideas shape the future of our work.
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Through hands-on nutrition education, creative workshops, and opportunities for active involvement, youth ages 5 to 17 gain the tools to make healthier choices, build confidence, and contribute to neighborhood life.
CAREER READINESS
We offer workshops and hands-on programs for those entering the workforce, returning from incarceration, or advancing their careers.
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Participants build job skills, explore career paths, and connect with local employers investing in community talent.
