Roberto Clemente Plaza YM

Roberto Clemente Plaza YM is part of GrowNYC, a nonprofit that says its work is funded by donations supporting education, food access, farming, and green space across New York City. That mission-driven frame matters here because this Bronx market sits in Roberto Clemente Plaza, on 3rd Avenue between East 148th and East 149th Streets, bringing a GrowNYC market presence directly into Mott Haven. GrowNYC also states that its Greenmarkets follow strict producer-only standards, so the emphasis is on farm-based goods sold by the people who grew or made them. For shoppers, that means a seasonal neighborhood stop shaped by food access and direct farm sales rather than a resale market.

Why it matters locally

GrowNYC ties its market work to food access, farming, education, and green space, and Roberto Clemente Plaza YM carries that broader mission into the Bronx. The organization describes itself as a nonprofit powered by supporters and donations, which places this market inside a larger civic effort rather than a standalone retail operation.

The market’s producer-only standard is another local point of difference. GrowNYC says farmers and food businesses in its network sell only farm-based products they grow or produce themselves, a model meant to connect city shoppers directly with regional farms and makers. SNAP/EBT acceptance also matters here because it expands who can shop at the market during its July-to-November season. In a plaza market on 3rd Avenue in the Bronx, those combined pieces—direct sales, nonprofit backing, and nutrition benefit access—shape the market’s local role.

What you'll find there

The clearest throughline here is not a published vendor roster but GrowNYC’s market model: farm-based goods sold under producer-only rules, with benefit programs built into the shopping experience. That points to a practical mix centered on direct-from-source food rather than general merchandise.

• -Find GrowNYC producers selling only farm-based products they grow or produce themselves.
• -Use SNAP/EBT at the market, alongside other accepted payment types listed by GrowNYC markets.
• -Look for Greenmarket Bucks and Health Bucks as part of GrowNYC market benefit use.

GrowNYC’s calendar also includes food- and garden-related programming such as a pollinator habitat workshop, a community leaders grant information session, and the organization’s 50th-anniversary gala.

Know before you go

No dogs is the clearest rule to plan around at Roberto Clemente Plaza YM. The market is set at 3rd Avenue between East 148th and East 149th Streets within Roberto Clemente Plaza, so it helps to approach it as a plaza stop rather than a parking-oriented destination. Restrooms are not available, another practical detail that can shape how long you stay.

Because the market runs seasonally from July through November, timing matters more here than at a year-round site. Payment methods are clearly identified, and GrowNYC directs shoppers with benefit questions to the green market information tent, where staff can help with SNAP use. If you’re planning a quick grocery stop, the most useful approach is to arrive ready to shop, with benefit cards or other payment in hand, and expect a straightforward producer-only market setup.

Payments & SNAP

SNAP/EBT is accepted at Roberto Clemente Plaza YM, and GrowNYC market staff use the green market information tent to help shoppers use benefits and answer SNAP-related questions. GrowNYC market materials also list cash, debit, credit, Greenmarket Bucks, Health Bucks, and FreshConnect Coupons among accepted currencies in its market network. SNAP benefits cannot be exchanged for cash, though EBT Cash may be used to buy food.