{"title": "No Kid Hungry Give Back Bodega", "start": "2026-11-18T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-18T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "873 Broadway, New York, NY, USA", "address": "", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/charity", "society/poverty"], "description": "The No Kid Hungry Give Back Bodega is a free, public pop-up at Bari Bodega that turns the everyday NYC bodega ritual into a chance to spotlight childhood hunger. Brooklyn native Danny Garcia, behind the Latin-inspired hospitality concept Only Goods, partners with No Kid Hungry, timed ahead of Thanksgiving. The goal is to rally support for helping 10 million more kids get the meals they need every day by 2032. 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It is brought to you by EmblemHealth Neighborhood Care, which celebrates the importance of healthy nutrition. Registration is required, the person picking up the food must be the one registered and present a valid ID, and attendees must be 18 or older for Neighborhood Care classes. The event is free and open to the public.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/emblemhealth-neighborhood-care-harlem-turkey-distribution-75720/", "official_url": "https://www.nycforfree.co/events/emblemhealth-neighborhood-care-harlem-turkey-distribution", "image": "https://noky.io/images/162fa92741582d991d797e12af44f89d699f9f524fedcc8524b45ec0d0839982-600.webp"}, {"title": "Fall New York Common Pantry Sandwich Brigade", "start": "2026-11-15T12:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-15T15:00:00-05:00", "place": "Wallace Hall", "address": "980 Park Avenue, New York, NY 10028", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "society/poverty"], "description": "The Fall New York Common Pantry Sandwich Brigade is a volunteer gathering that packs 1200 sandwich bags for food-insecure neighbors. It takes place in Wallace Hall, after the 11 AM Masses. The event is organized by Family Ministry at Saint Ignatius Loy Catholic Church, and donations of juice boxes, granola bars, bread, peanut butter, jelly, clementines, and apples are needed by November 12th to make the packing possible.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/fall-new-york-common-pantry-sandwich-brigade-79558/", "official_url": "https://ignatius.nyc/event/fall-new-york-common-pantry-sandwich-brigade/", "image": ""}, {"title": "Volunteer with Backpack Buddies", "start": "2026-11-06T10:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Congregation Rodeph Sholom", "address": "West 83rd Street 7, 10024 New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "society/food-bank"], "description": "Volunteer with Backpack Buddies is a volunteer session where participants pack and deliver backpacks with free meals for school-aged children facing weekend food insecurity. It is run by members of Congregation Rodeph Sholom, who have carried out this work for over 10 years. While many children are eligible for free breakfast and lunch during the week, these benefits do not extend into weekends or school breaks, leaving many without the food they need.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/volunteer-with-backpack-buddies-52176/", "official_url": "https://rodephsholom.org/event/volunteer-with-backpack-buddies-3-2/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/b299aa15f8e3641459d11651cc0818439dd2781697f8c7a985bcdcf05db62459-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Community Cook Day", "start": "2026-11-08T10:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-08T13:00:00-05:00", "place": "Riverhead Neighborhood House", "address": "Mosholu Avenue 5521, 10471", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "food-drink/cooking"], "description": "Community Cook Day is a volunteer cooking session at the Riverhead Neighborhood House, where participants make a meal for the Neighborhood Fridge. It is open to volunteers ages 15 and up. The Riverhead Neighborhood House runs the event at its location at 5521 Mosholu Avenue in the Bronx. Volunteers come together to prepare food for the community fridge.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/community-cook-day-113328/", "official_url": "https://www.riverdaleonline.org/rnhcalendar/community-cook-days-flk6t-gelt7-ty89w-8j5jn-dy2de-x7mfn-slw52-bhsfm-p8bdl-3bt29-kzjl7-nks8g-gzgks-tgwpf-5xben-akk27-fhyl7-ykagn-44hxe-jjs4d-ckfhc-mllmb-yj4r7", "image": "https://noky.io/images/5de3b91245f68129be0e05be6740abde786eb53b7be375a057770de265281c77-2000.webp"}, {"title": "First Friday November 2026: Art in Action—Winter Supply Drive Supporting Bronx Mutual Aid", "start": "2026-11-06T18:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Bronx Museum of the Arts", "address": "Grand Concourse 1040, 10456 Bronx", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["community/mutual-aid", "art"], "description": "First Friday November 2026: Mutual Aid Supply Drive is a free, all-ages community evening at The Bronx Museum, where the museum stays open late on the first Friday of every month. The museum hosts it with Bronx Mutual Aid, and the November 2026 edition is a winter supply drive inspired by artist Alex Strada's project Public Address, which shares writings and drawings of people living and working in NYC shelters on official city signage in The Bronx. Visitors can donate coats, thermal socks, blankets, hand warmers, and new, unopened travel-sized toiletries, with donations encouraged but not required. There will also be complimentary snacks, beverages, and upbeat music, and the galleries will be open late with current exhibitions on view.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/first-friday-november-2026-art-in-actionwinter-supply-drive-51512/", "official_url": "https://bronxmuseum.org/event/first-friday-november26/", "image": ""}, {"title": "EXTERNAL EVENT: “Caring & Sharing Fall Benefit” at Metro Baptist Church", "start": "2026-11-11T18:30:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Madison Avenue Baptist Church", "address": "Madison Avenue 129, 10016", "price": "Minimum gift of $50", "price_from": "50.00", "price_to": null, "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["community/lgbtq", "occasion/charity-fundraiser"], "description": "An evening benefit called “Caring & Sharing Fall Benefit” with mingling, light bites, drinks, and entertainment, honoring Andy Humm, former President of New Alternatives and Co-Host of GAY USA, with emcee Pink Pancake. It supports New Alternatives, which helps LGBTQ+ youth and young adults experiencing homelessness move from the shelter system to stable, independent lives through case management, meals, life skills training, educational support, HIV-related programs, and a supportive community. Attendance comes with a minimum gift of $50, and a portion of the proceeds benefits the annual Santa Project, a holiday gift program for the young people served. Support is also possible through an online silent auction, becoming an event ambassador, or donating.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/external-event-caring-sharing-fall-benefit-at-metro-baptist-81275/", "official_url": "", "image": ""}, {"title": "Teens: Food Pantry Packing", "start": "2026-11-11T17:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-11T18:00:00-05:00", "place": "Park Avenue Synagogue", "address": "East 87th Street 50, 10128", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["religion/jewish", "society/food-bank"], "description": "Teens: Food Pantry Packing is a drop-in program where teenagers pack food. It is almost entirely teen-led and takes place at Park Avenue Synagogue on 87th Street. Each Wednesday, participants pack food and share a teaching about tikkun olam.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/teens-food-pantry-packing-79456/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/64fdcb66ee63184970561c682a0b997d9adb75785031adc5188f7ba6c822e7f5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Teen Food Pantry Distribution", "start": "2026-11-06T16:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-06T17:30:00-05:00", "place": "Park Avenue Synagogue", "address": "East 87th Street 50, 10128", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "society/food-bank"], "description": "Teen Food Pantry Distribution is a drop-in program in which teens distribute food to the community. It is almost entirely teen-led and offers ongoing community-service opportunities. The program is run by Park Avenue Synagogue on its 87th Street site. It takes place on Fridays.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/teen-food-pantry-distribution-79460/", "official_url": "", "image": "https://noky.io/images/64fdcb66ee63184970561c682a0b997d9adb75785031adc5188f7ba6c822e7f5-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Serving Our Neighbors", "start": "2026-11-14T12:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Epiphany Church", "address": "Atlantic Avenue 960, 11238", "price": "Free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "worship", "tags": ["community/volunteering"], "description": "Serving Our Neighbors is a volunteer opportunity at Epiphany Church, with the November 7 date offering pantry service with CHiPS. Epiphany Church is partnering with CHiPS, HOPE for New York, Children's Rescue Fund and CAMBA to serve individuals and families across NYC through food distribution, Thanksgiving celebrations, community resources and practical assistance. Volunteer assignments, locations and shift times vary by organization, and registered volunteers will receive additional information. Space is limited for each opportunity, and participants select where they would like to serve during registration.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/serving-our-neighbors-52474/", "official_url": "https://epiphanybk.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3974299", "image": ""}, {"title": "Grünsgiving", "start": "2026-11-14T11:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-15T19:00:00-05:00", "place": "182 Lafayette Street, New York, NY, USA", "address": "", "price": "", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "party-club", "tags": ["occasion/thanksgiving", "community"], "description": "Grünsgiving is a free Friendsgiving house party in SoHo where each room offers something different: greens in a stocked kitchen, games, arts and crafts, a charm bar, photo-ops and a dance floor. It comes from Grüns, the brand behind the greens, inviting people to step inside, poke around like at a friend's place, bring their people and meet new ones. The first to join leave with a little extra something. It runs on Saturday, Nov. 14 and Sunday, Nov. 15, daily from 11 AM to 7 PM.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/grunsgiving-108011/", "official_url": "https://gruns.co/pages/grunsgiving", "image": "https://noky.io/images/01137d86fad641f65f727cc953e73abc34f9811b31d3ae425995e87f1c9c60e6-1200.webp"}, {"title": "A Place at the Table", "start": "2026-11-11T13:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church", "address": "West 55th Street 7, New York", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["society/housing/homelessness", "community/volunteering"], "description": "A Place at the Table is a weekly lunch service for homeless guests, held on the second and fourth Wednesday of each month. Volunteers are invited to come help serve lunch, and anyone working in Midtown or visiting is welcome to join. The program is run by Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church as part of its outreach, and those who want more information or wish to sign up can do so by email.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/a-place-at-the-table-52540/", "official_url": "https://www.fapc.org/event/a-place-at-the-table-10-28", "image": ""}, {"title": "Winter Coat Giveaway and Clothing Closet", "start": "2026-11-08T12:00:00-05:00", "end": "2026-11-08T16:00:00-05:00", "place": "Bay Terrace", "address": "18-36 Bell Boulevard, Bayside, NY 11360", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "festivals-street", "tags": ["occasion/charity"], "description": "A winter coat giveaway for anyone in need, open to the community on a first come, first served basis, with no RSVP required. It is hosted by Commonpoint in partnership with OceanFirst and Metropolitan Park, and is held at the Bay Terrace Shopping Center in Bayside between Foot Locker and Dancing Dreams. A second day continues the Commonpoint Closet, distributing clothing, shoes, and accessories, though coats are given out only on the first day. Attendees are welcome to come one or both days.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/winter-coat-giveaway-and-clothing-closet-75301/", "official_url": "https://www.commonpoint.org/event/winter-coat-giveaway-and-clothing-closet", "image": "https://noky.io/images/d21af151821279596d85fd69dfb5475b971b4a69739b6dc1641d78cc683ef24b-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Young Members Circle: Interfaith Volunteering with Sunday Lunch Program", "start": "2026-11-15T05:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Temple Emanu-El", "address": "East 65th Street 1", "price": "", "price_from": null, "price_to": null, "category": "workshops-courses", "tags": ["community/volunteering", "religion/jewish"], "description": "A volunteer opportunity in which young members help serve lunch to community members in need, fulfilling the mitzvah of ha'achalat re'evim, feeding the hungry. It is hosted by Temple Emanu-El, which has served lunch for more than 40 years without missing a single week, together with its Muslim partners from Peace Islands Institute. Volunteering is followed by an interfaith pizza lunch at a nearby restaurant, and space is limited.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/young-members-circle-interfaith-volunteering-with-sunday-lun-114050/", "official_url": "https://emanuelnyc.org/calendar/ymcvolunteering-with-sunday-lunch-program/?occurrence=2026-11-15", "image": "https://noky.io/images/472ae51cf746f8c4a61d6eb3483e13a05648775dfd944d94b67cda1d743053f7-2000.webp"}, {"title": "Family Time: Día de Muertos 2026", "start": "2026-11-07T13:00:00-05:00", "end": null, "place": "Bronx Museum of the Arts", "address": "Grand Concourse 1040, 10456 Bronx", "price": "free", "price_from": "0.00", "price_to": "0.00", "category": "kids-family", "tags": ["art/crafts", "occasion/day-of-the-dead"], "description": "A free, all-ages celebration of Día de Muertos with art-making and storytelling at The Bronx Museum of the Arts. Artist Marco Saavedra leads an activity in which participants contribute to a site-specific, communal altar installation. It is part of the museum's Family Programs, which offer free, hands-on art experiences for all ages, including young children and their caregivers. Drop-ins are welcome and RSVP is optional.", "url": "https://noky.io/en/new-york/events/family-time-dia-de-muertos-2026-51513/", "official_url": "https://bronxmuseum.org/event/dia-de-muertos26/", "image": "https://noky.io/images/8a57bad638f63211b10cd9cc32476f2b5609c47835bbd9ae4dae03336d3b40d5-2000.webp"}]}