To improve the health indicators of the constituents of the Bronx; raise awareness on all national, state and city health issues; advocate for good health policies and support smart healthcare reform/legislation!
The South Bronx Farmers Market is located on the south side of 138th Street, between Willis and Alexander Avenues, in Mott Haven, South Bronx: http://www.southbronxfarmersmarket.com/
Bronx Food and Sustainability Coalition, a community based collation co-chaired by the Bronx Borough President’s Office, was founded in May 2010. This coalition of community/urban farmers, community based organizations, public and voluntary hospitals, faith based organizations, government agencies, etc grew out of the borough’s first ever Bronx Food Summit held on May1, 2010. The coalition is working to create a more healthy, equitable, and sustainable food system in the Bronx and to assure access to healthy, affordable food to all.
Start Strong Bronx
Start Strong Bronx educates and empowers 11- to 14-year-olds, their families, teachers, coaches, clergy, and doctors to create healthy relationships.
Bronx Health Link
The Bronx Health Link, Inc. (TBHL) is a unique collaboration created in 1998 by the Bronx’s four major health care institutions: Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center, Montefiore Medical Center, Our Lady of Mercy Center, and St. Barnabas Hospital; and the Office of the Bronx Borough President.