Brooklyn, New York

Partners in Kindness across Brooklyn

We connect donors, local businesses, and volunteers to provide food, essential goods, and rapid relief for neighbors in need — with dignity and care.

Vision

We envision a community where everyone can access basic necessities and timely support, nurturing a culture of sharing and chesed — loving-kindness.

Social Meaning

  • Ease living-cost pressure for low‑income households.
  • Strengthen community bonds and mutual aid.
  • Turn surplus resources (pantry goods, vouchers) into social impact.

Goals

  • Provide short‑term support with food and essentials.
  • Build a network of “partners in kindness” across donors and local shops.
  • Deploy rapid relief during neighborhood emergencies.

Programs

  • Kindness Basket: weekly essential‑goods distribution.
  • Community Sharing Hub: receive, sort, and channel donated goods.
  • Short‑Term Job Links: connect local stores with hourly help.
  • Emergency Response: quick support packs within 24–72h of incidents.

Who We Serve

  • Low‑income families and individuals.
  • Older adults living alone.
  • Newcomers facing early resettlement challenges.
  • Households with sudden hardship in Brooklyn, NY.

How to Participate

  • Volunteer: packing, last‑mile delivery, inventory, outreach.
  • In‑Kind: pantry goods, gently used household items, store gift cards.
  • Donate: sustain weekly distributions and emergency kits.
Upcoming — Community Distribution

Chesed Brooklyn Week 2025 — “Sharing Hands”

A single flagship event designed for meaningful, practical impact.

Date & Time: Sunday, October 19, 2025, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Venue: Brooklyn Community Center Hall, 1414 Avenue J, Brooklyn, NY
Objectives:
  • Distribute 700 essential baskets (rice, pasta, oil, canned goods, hygiene kits).
  • Support 100 senior households with easy‑to‑prepare packs.
  • Run a Part‑time Job Link booth for 30–40 jobseekers.
  • Set up a Rapid Relief desk for households in sudden hardship.
On‑site Activities:
  • Distribution lines staffed by volunteers.
  • Open packing area where attendees can help assemble Kindness Baskets.
  • Community sharing corner for pantry/household in‑kind drop‑offs.
  • Light community performances and stories of chesed.
Volunteers Needed: 40 for packing & logistics, 15 for distribution & queue coordination, 5 for advisory & job link booth.

How You Can Help

  • Bring non‑perishable food items and hygiene products.
  • Offer gift cards or sponsor a family basket.
  • Share the event with your building/community board.

All actions stay within one page. Buttons scroll down to Contact for simple sign‑up via email—no external links.

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