Saturday, November 1, 2025
Wednesday, October 29, 2025
FREE LOCAL FOOD RESOURCES: FOOD PANTRIES, MOBILE FOOD PANTRIES, FOOD DISTRIBUTION SITES, AND MEALS
Get free food. Or donate food for others. Or donate money so that others can buy food directly.
To help tackle the chronic problem of food insecurity, a number of free food resources have been operating in Kensington, Windsor Terrace, and points beyond. Before visiting these locations, call to make sure they're not closed for the day or longer or permanently. Some sites require a phone call in advance to register.
In response to the federal government's shutdown and the looming threat of SNAP benefits expiring as of this Saturday, November 1st, New York "Governor Hochul Declares State of Emergency and
Initiates New Actions in Response to Trump Administration Cutting Off
Food Assistance to Nearly 3 Million New Yorkers Starting November 1," bringing the total amount of state funds allocated to $106 million.
Free Food Resources
in Kensington and Windsor Terrace
Kensington-Windsor Terrace Mutual Aid
community fridge (perishables)
500 Church Avenue, between E. 5th Street and Ocean
Parkway
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KWT Mutual Aid little free pantry (non-perishables)
E. 4th Street, between Fort Hamilton Parkway and Caton Avenue (near Jaya Yoga)
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People in Need (PIN)
food pantry
766 Coney Island Avenue, between Cortelyou Road and Ditmas Avenue
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Church of the Holy Apostles
little free pantry
612 Greenwood Avenue, between Prospect Avenue and E. 7th Street
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Holy Name of Jesus Roman Catholic Church
food pantry
245 Prospect Park West, between Prospect Avenue and Windsor Place
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Brooklyn Islamic Center
halal food pantry
722 Church Avenue, between E. 7th and E. 8th streets
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CHIPS (Community Help in Park Slope)
Kensington Plaza, 118 Beverley Road, between E. 2nd Street and McDonald Avenue
mobile food pantry
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Immaculate Heart of Mary Church
food pantry
2805 Fort Hamilton Parkway, between E. 4th and E. 5th streets
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Flatbush Jewish Center
kosher mobile food pantry
327 E. 5th Street, between Church Avenue and Beverley Road
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MASS (Mutual Aid and Scientific Socialism)
hot food and grocery distribution
Kensington Plaza, 118 Beverley Road, between E. 2nd Street and McDonald Avenue
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little free pantry
E. 5th Street, a quarter of a block north of Church Avenue
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Christ Apostolic Church
food pantry
622 Cortelyou Road, between E. 7th Street and Ocean Parkway
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Free Food Resources
outside of
Kensington and Windsor Terrace
B-ShERT: Beth Shalom v’Emeth Reform Temple
community fridge and little free pantry
83 Marlborough Road, corner of Church Avenue
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PAYO (Pakistani American Youth Organization)
food pantry
call to register
1045 Coney Island Avenue, between Foster Avenue and Glenwood Road
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COPO (Council of Peoples Organization)
halal food pantry, mobile halal food pantry, halal Meals-on-Wheels
1077 Coney Island Avenue, between Glenwood Road and Avenue H
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Church of the Holy Spirit
food pantry
1712 45th Street, between 17th Avenue and Dahill Road
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Masbia of Flatbush
kosher hot meals and food pantry
1372 Coney Island Avenue, between avenues J and K
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Masbia of Boro Park
kosher hot meals and food pantry (appointment is required for pantry distributions)
5402 New Utrecht Avenue, between 54th and 55th streets
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Camp Friendship
food pantry
339 8th Street, between 6th and 5th avenues
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Free food across Brooklyn (little free pantries for non-perishables), community fridges for perishables, food banks (map posted July 20, 2021, and possibly not updated since then)
THANKSGIVING FOOD DRIVE AND DISTRIBUTION (FREE)
Thanksgiving Food Distribution
Donation drop-off: Saturdays and Sundays
3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Distribution: Sunday, November 16th
4:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
From People in Need (PIN):
Thanksgiving Food Distribution DriveJoin People In Need (PIN) in collaboration with Islamic Relief USA and Wheels On Wheels for a special Thanksgiving Halal Turkey Distribution!Location: 766 Coney Island Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218
Date: Sunday, November 16
Time: 4:30 PM – 5:30 PM
We’re also accepting food donations including stuffing, cooking oil, potatoes, lentils, beans, rice, and more.Drop-off times: Saturdays & Sundays, 3–5 PM
Let’s come together as a community to spread kindness, share blessings, and ensure that everyone has a warm meal this Thanksgiving.
Want to help?
Scan the QR codes on the flyer to donate via Venmo or PayPal. Every bit counts!or visit www.peopleinneed.org.
People in Need - PIN is a 501(c)3 nonprofit immigrant women-led grassroots organization.
Monday, October 27, 2025
72ND PRECINCT OFFICERS IN WINDSOR TERRACE IN NOVEMBER TO MEET WITH THE PUBLIC
72nd Precinct Community Council Meeting
Wednesday, November 12th
7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Just twice a year, officers from the 72nd Precinct meet with the public in Windsor Terrace. The rest of the year, the monthly meetings are held in Sunset Park.
The next 72nd Precinct Community Council meeting will be held at Holy Name Church on Wednesday, November 12th, from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Talk with the precinct's Commanding Officer, Captain Mobeen Yasin (pictured below),
the precinct's Community Affairs officers, and the Q-Team officers.
People who live or work in Windsor Terrace, Greenwood Heights, South Slope, and Sunset Park are invited to the meeting to discuss past crimes and learn what the precinct is doing to prevent future crimes.
Find out about the types of crimes that have been taking place, their frequency, any additional factors, and how to prevent them.
Members of the public are invited to voice their concerns about criminal activity, including armed robberies, rape and other types of sexual assaults, home break-ins, burglaries in local stores, bank robberies, speeding drivers, stolen bicycles, package theft, and other crimes.
Community Councils meet from September through June. Sign up to receive e-mail announcements about future meetings of the 72nd Precinct Community Council by contacting Council President Tina Ponce: tinaponce76@gmail.com or (570) 540-5016.
Location
Holy Name of Jesus Church
245 Prospect Park West
between Prospect Avenue and Windsor Place
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
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72nd Precinct Community Council: https://www.facebook.com/72nd-Precinct-Community-Council-1611883092371304
72nd Precinct
CompStat report (crime statistics): https://www.nyc.gov/assets/nypd/downloads/pdf/crime_statistics/cs-en-us-072pct.pdf
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/NYPD72pct
Saturday, October 25, 2025
WICKED FUN: SPOOKY SCIENCE AND WEARABLE ART
Wicked Fun:
Spooky Science and Wearable Art
Sunday, October 26th
noon to 3:00 p.m.
KoKo NYC will host a family-friendly pre-Halloween event on Sunday, October 26th, from noon to 3:00 p.m., at the KoKo Lot in Windsor Terrace.
Join KoKo NYC for some pre-Halloween STEAM fun (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Mathematics). Make eco-friendly costumes and touch real brains.
All ages are welcome, but waivers are required for anyone under the age of eighteen. Children who are twelve years old or younger have to be accompanied by an adult.
The suggested donation fee is $20 per family. Tickets are also available for $5 per family. Get tickets and additional details at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wicked-fun-spooky-science-and-wearable-art-tickets-1740012216379.
KoKo NYC is an educational program initiated by Open Source Gallery and a 501(C)(3) nonprofit organization. All donations are tax deductible (TAX ID: 27-3661294).
Location
KoKo Lot
440 19th Street
between Prospect Park West and 8th Avenue
Windsor Terrace, Brooklyn
SUPPORT LOCAL, INDEPENDENT
SMALL BUSINESSES.
Friday, October 24, 2025
CARE FOR OUR NEIGHBORHOOD TREES AT THIS KENSINGTON TREE CARE EVENT
Tree Care
Saturday, October 25th
10:00 a.m. to noon
Trees are vital to human existence. They help us breathe by emitting oxygen and by cleaning the air. Let's help them help us.
From The Kensington Stewards:
We're hosting a tree care event this Saturday, October 25, 2025, from 10 am to 12 noon, at 283 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218. Come meet your neighbors.We're partnered with Big Reuse and City Councilwoman Shahana Hanif, of District 39, to beautify Kensington and connect neighbors in volunteer work.
Location
283 E. 5th Street
between Albemarle Road and Caton Avenue (closer to Albemarle)
Kensington, Brooklyn
HOLIDAY TOY AND CLOTHING DRIVE
Now that the December holidays are almost upon us, Community Board 7 has announced that it will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys and clothing for its annual holiday gift drive.
The gifts are for children from infants to sixteen years old. Bring them to CB 7's office from November 3rd to December 17th, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
If you have any questions about the gift drive, contact CB 7 at (718) 854-0003 or bk07@cb.nyc.gov.
Community Board 7 covers Windsor Terrace, South Slope, Greenwood Heights, and Sunset Park.
Location
Community Board 7 office
4201 4th Avenue
entrance: 43rd Street and 4th Avenue
Sunset Park, Brooklyn
phone: (718) 854-0003
fax: (718) 436-1142
bk07 @ cb.nyc.gov
Thursday, October 23, 2025
THE CRAFT CIRCLE WILL MEET THIS SUNDAY (FREE)
The Craft Circle
Sunday, October 26th, 3:00 p.m.
From The Craft Circle:
Hi neighbors! Our little craft group has been on a bit of a hiatus the
last few weeks, but we’re back at it again this weekend and would love
for you to join us!
3pm Sunday 10/25 at Blue Star Parlor.
All crafts and all skill levels welcome!
The
Craft Circle is an informal monthly
meetup for neighbors to get together to knit, crochet, and work on other
crafts. You can bring what you're working on or learn a new craft.
The meetup is for all levels; learners are welcome.
For more information, call or text Barbara at (917) 847-8330.
Location
1112 Cortelyou Road
between Stratford and Westminster roads
Ditmas Park, Brooklyn
(347) 365-9035
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
SPOOKY TALES AND OPEN MIC NIGHT AND A BARBECUE
Spooky Tales & Open Mic Night BadyHouse Storytelling Concert
Sunday, October 26th, 6:00 p.m.
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Tuesday, October 21, 2025
BRUNCH IN WINDSOR TERRACE FOR CENTER FOR FAMILY LIFE IN SUNSET PARK (FREE)
From Dexter Buell of Prospect Range:
Dear Friends,
Please join me and Keri at Prospect Range on Sunday, November 16th, at 10:30 am in support of the Center for Family Life.
CFL has been doing life-changing, joyous work with the immigrant community in Sunset Park for the past 45 years. They provide legal services, family counseling, after school services, food pantry service, and so much more. They are facing unprecedented challenges, and they need our help.
We will get an on the ground update from Co-Director, Julia Jean-Francois on how CFL is meeting this moment. You can also learn how to work with our partnering organization Welcome to the Table to host your own fundraising efforts, becoming a part of the team of citizens supporting immigrants in Brooklyn.
To RSVP click HERE
If you cannot attend, but would like to support CFL with a direct donation you can find their donation page HERE
We need Julia’s resolve and inspiration, and we need you! JOIN us to meet the moment.
Warmly,
Keri and Dexter
Co-Directors Prospect Range
1226 Prospect Ave
Brooklyn, NY 11218
The brunch will end at 1:00 p.m. There will be no charge for entry.
CELEBRATE DIA DE LOS MUERTOS, A CELEBRATION OF LOVED ONES WHO HAVE PASSED AWAY (FREE)
From Casa Cultural:
Casa Cultural presents
Celebrate Día de Los Muertos at Avenue C PlazaSaturday, October 25, 2:00-7:00pmLet us come together to celebrate the memories of our loved ones. Join us for craft activities, face painting, performances, community ofrendas, and more!Featured Performances:
CALPULLI TLETLPAPALOTZIN |BALLET MARIPOSAS |BALLET QUETZALCOATL NY |TECUANES SAN RAFAEL |MARIACHIS BOHEMIOLet us know you're coming!
All are welcome at this free community event.
Location
Avenue C Plaza
Avenue C at McDonald Avenue
Kensington, Brooklyn, New York
Avenue C Plaza
Avenue C at McDonald Avenue
Kensington, Brooklyn, New York
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