Who We AreMissionThe mission of the East New York Farms Project is to organize youth and adults to address food justice in our community by promoting local sustainable agriculture and community-led economic development. East New York Farms! is a project of the United Community Centers in partnership with local residents. StaffDavid Vigil, Project Director, ext. 12, david [at] eastnewyorkfarms.org Sadatu Usman, Community Gardens Organizer, ext. 15, sadatu [at] eastnewyorkfarms.org Iliana Correa-Hernandez, Youth Farm Manager, ext. 14, iliana [at] eastnewyorkfarms.org Heather Horgan, Markets and Outreach Coordinator, ext. 29, heather [at] eastnewyorkfarms.org Roy Frias, Youth Program Director, ext. 28, roy [at] eastnewyorkfarms.org Nefratia Coleman, Pink Houses Farm Manager, ext. 12, nefratia [at] eastnewyorkfarms.org Karen Alessi, Development Director, ext. 13, karen [at] eastnewyorkfarms.org Contact InfoEast New York Farms! 718-649-7979 Or get in touch via our mailing list form. DirectionsTake the #3 train to Van Siclen Avenue. After exiting through the turnstyles, take the stairs to the right. At the bottom of the stairs continue walking straight, you will be on Van Siclen Avenue. At the corner, take a left onto New Lots Avenue and walk two blocks to the corner of New Lots and Schenck Avenues. Our office is the brightly painted building that says “United Community Centers.” The UCC Youth Farm and our farmers market (Saturdays June – Nov) are here too, just around the corner on Schenck Avenue between New Lots and Livonia |
