Green Carts are mobile food carts that offer fresh produce in certain New York City areas. Local Law 9, signed by Mayor Bloomberg on March 13, 2008, establishes 1,000 permits for Green Carts.

A Green Cart can only sell raw fruits and vegetables such as whole carrots, bananas, apples and berries. For food safety reasons, Green Cart operators cannot cut, slice, peel or process fruits or vegetables on the cart.

Where Green Carts Are Allowed (PDF) [Español] [中文] [عربي] [বাংলা] [اردو]

A total of 500 full-term permits were made available in 2008: 175 permits for Brooklyn, 175 for the Bronx, 75 for Manhattan, 50 for Queens, and 25 for Staten Island. Beginning August 2009, 500 more Green Cart permits will be available.

We encourage you to participate in this program to improve healthy food options for New Yorkers!

> How to Apply
> Resources for Green Cart Vendors

Additional Information

• Frequently Asked Questions (PDF)
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• Eat Street Smart Brochure (PDF)

Background

The Green Carts Program aims to increase availability of fresh fruit and vegetables in New York City neighborhoods so that more New Yorkers can buy fresh fruit and vegetables close to home. For more information about the Green Carts legislation, the health benefits of eating fruit and vegetables, and studies of healthy food access, see the following publications:

• Amendment to the New York City Health Code (PDF)
• Report to the New York City Council on Green Carts FY2008-2009 (PDF)
• The Green Carts Bill Signed by Mayor Bloomberg
• Read the Mayor's press release: Mayor Bloomberg and Speaker Quinn Announce Green Cart Legislation To Improve Access to Fresh Fruits and Vegetables in Neighborhoods with Greatest Need
• Summary of Proposal (PDF)
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• Proposal Presentation (PDF)
• References (PDF)
• Eating Well in Harlem: How Available Is Healthy Food? (PDF)
• Eating In, Eating Out, Access to Healthy Food in North and Central Brooklyn (PDF)
• Physical Activity and Nutrition