Healthy Food.
Stronger People.
A Healthier Brownsville.
Wellness begins with community.
Supporting our neighbors through nutritious food, wellness education, community health workers, and connections to essential resources.
Food, wellness, and community at the heart of Brownsville.
Based at the Brownsville Community Culinary Center at 69 Belmont Avenue in Brooklyn, the Brownsville Wellness Program supports health and well-being through nutrition, wellness education, community outreach, and connections to essential resources.
We work to reduce barriers to healthy living and help neighbors find the support they need.
Food as Medicine & Wellness Services
Explore our services and learn how to get connected. Services are subject to eligibility, authorization, and availability.
Medically Tailored Meals
Dietitian-informed meals designed to support qualifying medical and dietary needs.
- Up to 21 meals per week
- Three-month service period, subject to authorization
- Accommodations for qualifying dietary restrictions and allergies, as appropriate
- Pickup or delivery for eligible participants
Eligible Medicaid members meeting clinical and program requirements. Priority groups may include people with high healthcare needs, pregnant or postpartum individuals, eligible children, and people returning from incarceration with chronic conditions.
Enrollment- Submit an interest form or referral
- Staff review program requirements
- Provide required documentation
- Access authorized services if eligible
Food Pantry
Groceries and food resources to help eligible households support food security.
- Groceries and food resources
- Support for individuals and families facing food insecurity
- Connections to nutrition and community services
- Pickup or delivery where authorized and available
Submit an interest form or referral. Staff review eligibility and documentation before connecting eligible participants to services.
Distribution schedule, service frequency, food packages, and delivery criteria must be confirmed with BWP staff.
Nutrition Education & Counseling
Workshops, cooking demonstrations, group education, and eligible individual counseling.
- Balanced meals and healthy eating
- Diabetes, blood sugar, heart health, and hypertension
- Nutrition labels and grocery shopping
- Meal planning and nutritious cooking on a budget
Individual counseling is provided by a registered dietitian based on eligibility and availability. Inquire with BWP or register for available education events.
Community Health Workers
Personalized support navigating health services, social needs, and community resources.
- Health-related social needs screening
- Food, housing, transportation, and employment referrals
- Healthcare and health insurance navigation
- Referral follow-up and BWP program support
- Health education and outreach
Medicaid 1115 Waiver & Social Care
Connections to approved health-related social needs services through appropriate referral networks.
Depending on Medicaid coverage, qualifying needs, authorization, and availability, eligible members may access medically tailored meals, food pantry support, nutrition education, or other approved services.
- Complete a screening or referral
- Verify coverage and eligibility
- Identify appropriate services with staff
- Complete referral and authorization
- Receive follow-up about next steps
Not every service is available to every participant.
Lunch & Learns and Workshops
Community education, cooking demonstrations, and culturally engaging wellness activities.
- Healthy cooking and nutrition workshops
- Breast health education
- Diabetes and hypertension education
- Community wellness and cultural programming
- Food demonstrations and meal preparation
Expanding access to health and essential resources.
New York State's Medicaid 1115 waiver initiative and Social Care Networks can help eligible Medicaid members connect with approved services addressing health-related social needs.
Our team can help you understand screening, referrals, documentation, and next steps. Eligibility and authorization requirements apply.
Ask About Eligibility →How enrollment works
Our team can help guide you through the process.
Reach out
Submit an inquiry or ask a referral partner to connect you.
Connect with staff
Discuss your needs and available programs.
Review eligibility
Provide documentation and complete required screening or authorization.
Next steps
Receive guidance about eligible services and availability.
Lunch & Learns, Workshops & Events
Discover opportunities to learn, cook, connect, and support your wellness.
Upcoming events will be posted once dates, details, and registration links are confirmed.
Interested in joining the Brownsville Wellness Program?
Contact our team to learn more about services, eligibility requirements, and upcoming events. Submitting an inquiry does not guarantee enrollment.
Brownsville Community Culinary Center
69 Belmont Avenue
Brooklyn, NY
Phone, email, and online interest form will be added when confirmed.
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