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Morningside Heights Community Food GuideLoading...
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By: The Global Scholars Intern TeamWhat is this community guide about?
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This community guide is about the food options in our community, Morningside Heights, New York. In this guide, we will show the different options to buy food in our community. Then, we will explain the accessibility of these options and recommend ways to improve access to healthy food in our community. Please look at the food environment map below to learn about the different nutritious and delicious food choices in our community!
The food environment map displays where people in the area buy diverse types of food. On the next page, you can click on the number on the map to show the pictures and descriptions of each place.
The food environment map displays where people in the area buy diverse types of food. On the next page, you can click on the number on the map to show the pictures and descriptions of each place.
Availability
There are many food options in Morningside Heights. The cafes in our community open very early in the morning. People can buy coffee or breakfast on their way to work or school. Most restaurants open in the afternoon to serve lunch and dinner. Many local grocery stores and produce stands are open late at night. We buy nutritious food from produce stands and grocery stores, like fruit, salads, and healthy sandwiches.
Bagels are a popular breakfast item in New York City!
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Cost
In our community, some foods are expensive, and others are more affordable. Also, some foods are healthy, and some foods are not. One healthy and affordable food option is shopping from local vendors where we buy a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. Another store where you can buy food is a Bodega. A bodega is a small, family-owned store that is open many hours each day. Bodegas are known for their colorful appearance and rich history. They have items people use a lot in their house, like paper towels, snacks, cleaning products, and some medicines. We make delicious meals with the food we buy from bodegas! The cost of the food here can be expensive, so a more affordable option is to buy from larger grocery stores.
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Accessibility
The grocery stores and restaurants are accessible to people in our community. We can walk, bike, or take the subway to buy food. The subway is an underground train. We can ride it 24 hours a day. Most people in New York do not drive cars to buy food. There is a lot of traffic, and it is difficult to find places to park.
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