RiseBoro's Bushwick market exists for a specific reason — putting affordable fresh produce within walking distance of a neighborhood that has historically had little of it — and that mission shows in the pricing and the SNAP/EBT acceptance. It runs beside Irving Square Park on Knickerbocker Avenue, so the shopping and the park bench are the same block. If you live anywhere near Bushwick, this is the Sunday errand worth building in.
What to expect
Expect a modest run of stands along Knickerbocker Avenue selling produce and staples, community organizers at an information table handling SNAP/EBT and Health Bucks, and a steady local crowd through the morning. It is a neighborhood errand rather than a destination market. Bring your own bags and small bills for the smaller stands.
Good to know
- Take the L to Knickerbocker Avenue or the M to Central Avenue; the market is beside Irving Square Park
- Free to browse; SNAP/EBT is accepted
- Sundays, roughly 9am to 3pm
- Bring bags and small bills
- Irving Square Park is right there for a bench and shade
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Common questions
Does it accept SNAP/EBT?
Yes. The RiseBoro market accepts SNAP/EBT at its stands.
What are the hours?
Sundays, roughly 9am to 3pm, on Knickerbocker Avenue beside Irving Square Park.
Who operates it?
RiseBoro Community Partnership, a Brooklyn community organization.
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