Kings County Hospital anchors one of the largest public health campuses in the country, and a produce market on the Clarkson Avenue sidewalk outside it turns a hospital block into a grocery stop for East Flatbush. You get regional fruit and vegetables at market prices with SNAP and Health Bucks accepted, in a neighborhood where fresh options thin out fast. If you work the campus or live nearby, this is the easiest fresh shop on the block.
What to expect
Expect a row of produce stands along the sidewalk beside the hospital campus, with a shopping crowd of staff in scrubs, visiting families and neighborhood residents with carts. The market table handles SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks. Shopping is quick and practical, with the best selection early in the market day.
Good to know
- The market runs on Clarkson Avenue near East 37th Street in East Flatbush, Brooklyn.
- The 2 and 5 at Winthrop Street are the closest subway stop, a short walk from the campus.
- SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks are accepted at the market table.
- Bring bags or a cart; sidewalk stands do not pack for you.
- Come early for the strongest produce selection.
- The sidewalk site is flat and accessible.
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Common questions
Where is the market?
On Clarkson Avenue near East 37th Street in East Flatbush, Brooklyn, beside the Kings County Hospital Center campus.
Is it open to the public?
Yes — it is a public sidewalk market, not restricted to hospital patients or staff.
Can I pay with SNAP?
Yes, SNAP/EBT is accepted and Health Bucks coupons stretch produce purchases.
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