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sunnyside & woodside mutual aid

highlighting local groups that are doing amazing work for the community ❤

a group of neighbors in queens acting collectively to address community needs and take care of each other.

they host monthly food drives around queens and help connect neighbors to provide grocery deliveries, housing support, cash assistance, medical supplies, and more.

• support by donating here
sign up for in-person volunteer shifts (driving, cooking, packing, tabling, etc.) to support pantries that distribute food and supplies
join the Slack channel to learn more about how to get involved!

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community · spotlight

east village mutual aid

highlighting local groups that are doing amazing work for the community ❤

new yorkers providing community care in the lower east side & east village.

they operate the food + care table in tompkins square park (which provides food, ppe, toiletries, warm clothing, and more), while also coordinating grocery/prescription deliveries & fundraising for neighbors in need.

donate to East Village Mutual Aid via venmo @eastvillagemutualaid
volunteer for food table shifts or medical aid by messaging @eastvillagemutualaid or sending an email, or sign up to deliver groceries & prescriptions by filling out this form

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brooklyn relief kitchen

highlighting local groups that are doing amazing work for the community ❤

a volunteer-led organization, started by a group of restaurant industry professionals, tackling food insecurity in the wake of the Covid pandemic. 

goods & donations are collected 10am - 2pm daily in front of Old First Church in Park Slope (7th ave & Carroll st).

donate to Brooklyn Relief Kitchen’s GoFundMe campaign
host an off-site food drive through your organization, building, school, business, or individually, and Brooklyn Relief Kitchen can assist
donate cash and/or items at the donation tent Tuesdays through Saturdays, 10am-2pm, in front of Old First Church.
items needed include: canned tuna, fruit, & soup, pasta, rice, canned or dried beans, dried fruits & nuts, shelf-stable milk & juice, peanut butter, jelly, granola bars, oil, flour, sugar, paper towels, hand sanitizer, sanitizing wipes, dish soap, baby supplies (food, formula, wipes, diapers)
• volunteer capacity is limited due to covid, but you can still get in touch via email if you’re interested in volunteering

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mutual aid for parents

we’re highlighting local groups that are doing amazing work for the community ❤
this week, featuring…

Mutual Aid for Parents

providing mutual aid for parents in need across NYC, aiming to ease stress on parents, and uplift and empower parents who are physically and/or financially insecure. MAP is primarily in need of donations. read on for how you can contribute and help ❤

donate to MAP’s PayPal
purchase essential items from MAP’s Target registry/wishlist
• if you’re seeking assistance from MAP, please fill out this form
• if you have a car and can help transport donations directly to families in need, or if you can help develop an app, please shoot MAP an email
• if you’re a member of any parenting groups, please spread the word!
• find more details in the slides below:

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community · spotlight

clinton hill fort greene mutual aid

we’re highlighting local groups that are doing amazing work for the community ❤
this week, featuring…

Clinton Hill Fort Greene Mutual Aid

a coalition of neighbors in Clinton Hill & Fort Greene providing groceries and essential items for community members and operating the Fort Greene community fridge (located at 357 Myrtle Ave).

become a volunteer by filling out a volunteer form, sending an email, or joining the Slack channel

donate via Venmo (@bklynneighbors), Cash App ($bklynneighbors), Google Pay/PayPal (bklynneighbors@gmail.com), or make a recurring contribution

• find more details in the slides below ❤